Job Title: Java Developer (with C++ & Linux) – Real-Time Systems
Location: Downtown – Hybrid (2 days a week on site)
Type: 12-Month Contract
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Java Developer with strong C++ and Linux (Red Hat) experience to support a 12-month system migration and application reengineering initiative. This is a critical project focused on modernizing and rebuilding a real-time news gateway application, migrating from Red Hat 7 to Red Hat 9, and transforming a legacy system into a scalable, Java-based solution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the migration from Red Hat 7 to Red Hat 9 for critical system infrastructure
- Reengineer a legacy C++ application into Java (JDK 2021)
- Integrate and consume real-time news feeds via third-party APIs
- Convert and publish messages into Kafka streams, enabling Java-based consumption and transformation
- Maintain and troubleshoot services running on on-premises servers
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure performance, security, and scalability across the platform
Required Skills & Experience:
- Strong Java development experience with JDK 2021
- Mandatory C++ experience, particularly for system-level integrations
- Solid experience with Linux / Red Hat (especially RHEL 7/9) environments
- Proven ability to work on real-time systems and perform data/message transformation
- Strong understanding of multi-threading and system performance tuning
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Nice to Have:
- Kafka experience (producing or consuming real-time data streams)
- Familiarity with news feed APIs or vendor-based content delivery systems
- Prior experience in infrastructure migration or system reengineering projects
The pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is between CA$70.00 and CA$80.00
Our voluntary benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions would like to thank you for the interest you have demonstrated in this opportunity. However, only candidates with the required skills will be contacted.
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