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Senior Backend Developer (Ottawa, ON, CA) at BCE Inc.

BCE Inc. · Ottawa, Canada · Hybrid

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Req Id: 425923

 

At Bell, our purpose is to advance how Canadians connect with each other and the world. We achieve this by providing consumers and businesses with the best network technologies in the world, innovative digital solutions and seamless customer experiences. It’s all developed and delivered by the members of #TeamBell and we’re always on the lookout for people with great skills and experiences. 
 

We value diversity and provide a supportive, inclusive community where all team members can succeed. And through our commitment to environmental, social and governance initiatives, you will feel good about the greater impact you will have – making every day better for people as they connect, work, learn and play. 
 

Join us. You belong at Bell. 

 

Become an integral part of our Customer Experience team, where you will be at the forefront of shaping our customer journeys. You will build on Bell’s Strategic Imperative to Champion Customer Experience and reinforce our commitment to put the customer first in everything we do. Design innovative, customer-centric processes, policies, products and services, while upholding our Customer-First Commitments to make it easier for customers to do business with Bell. 

As part of our team, you will be at the heart of our customer experiences.

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior backend Developer who will be a part of our Government of Canada delivery team, responsible for delivering security solutions for the Bell Business Markets (BBM) team.
You will work with the development team, and other stakeholders, to bring complex customer requirements to life using a variety of systems and tools.  You will assist in defining, developing, and deploying security focused solutions that exceed the needs of our customers. You will work with teams to ensure that best practices for process and quality standards are maintained to foster a culture of “enhanced security solutions” within the organization. 

 

Note: A Government of Canada PSPC security clearance at level SECRET (Level II) is required for this position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Designing and coding application programs, followed by testing to ensure functionality. Reviewing, analyzing, and modifying programming systems—including encoding, testing, debugging, and deploying—to support a highly available system
  • The candidate is expected to be able to communicate well with remote teams, adapt rapidly and learn fast. Sound judgment will be required to understand complex business use cases, design appropriate solutions, and develop the underlying implementation.
  • Familiarity and hands-on experience with profiling, code efficiency,  and building software through continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
  • Ensuring the operating efficiency of existing application systems
  • Maintaining accurate records for the documentation of systems development and revisions.
  • Analysing organizational needs and goals for the development and implementation of application systems.
  • Hands-on experience with building secure, scalable, performant, and highly available APIs. API Development language and frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting and understanding legacy code to handle issues and implement enhancements
  • Familiarity with container concepts, architecture, tools and frameworks. Hands on experience preferred.
  • Understanding and experience with one commercial cloud solutions such as AWS (preferred) and GCP.
  • Knowledge and experience with DevOps/CICD pipelines and tools such have JIRA, Github, Jenkins, UCD Agile methodology such as Scrum, SAFe and Kanban
  • Employing a test-and-learn approach to problem-solving, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize outcomes

Technical Requirements

The ideal candidate will have experience with the following technologies and tools:

  • Programming Languages & Frameworks: Java 8+ EE, SpringBoot, Python, Bash
  • Application Servers & Middleware: JBoss application server, EJB, Quartz
  • Persistence & Data Access: Hibernate/JPA, ANSI SQL, Oracle 19c
  • Web Services & APIs: JAXB, JAXWS, JAXRS
  • Libraries & Tools: Apache POI
  • Version Control & CI/CD: Git, GitLab CI/CD
  • Development Environment: Eclipse, Maven
  • Operating Systems: Linux

Capabilities

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented and the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously with aggressive timelines
  • Ability to work with change/ambiguity, in a competitive environment where priorities change frequently
  • Ability to efficiently work in a hybrid environment – 3 days on-site, 2 days remote
  • Proven problem solving ability with complex, technical and abstract concepts
  • A team player with the confidence to challenge and escalate when necessary
  • Previous experience in the telecommunication industry and Government of Canada contracts are an asset 

 

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Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. 

 

Additional Information:

Position Type: Management

Job Status: Regular - Full Time

Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Ottawa 

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Application Deadline: 10/03/2025

 

For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week.  Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.


Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.

 

We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners. 

 

At Bell, we are proud of our focus on fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, supported, and that they belong.

 

We also want to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to join our team. We encourage individuals who may require accommodations during the hiring process to let us know. For a confidential inquiry, email your recruiter or [email protected] to make arrangements. If you have questions or feedback regarding accessibility at Bell, we invite you to complete the Accessibility feedback form or visit our Accessibility page for other ways to contact us.

 

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Created: Canada, ON, Ottawa

 

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