Software Engineer, Jonas Software
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Enterprise management software solutions
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Enterprise management software solutions
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
+ Option to join the CSI Employee Share Purchase Scheme
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be the branded global leader across the 40+ vertical markets.
Role
Who you are
- Proven experience in Java software development
- Strong grasp of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
- Experience developing REST APIs using frameworks such as Spring Boot
- Solid understanding of SQL and experience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server)
- Familiarity with Hibernate or other ORM tools
- Experience writing unit tests with JUnit or similar frameworks
- Comfortable working in agile development environments
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Strong communicator – clear, concise, and collaborative
- Able to explain complex technical issues simply
- Logical, analytical, and methodical approach to problem-solving
- Creative thinker, willing to challenge assumptions and try new ideas
- Self-motivated, resourceful, and proactive
- Resilient under pressure and able to adapt in a changing environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Desirable
- Knowledge of front-end frameworks such as AngularJS
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions
- Experience writing automated UI or integration tests
- Familiarity with document-store databases (e.g., MongoDB)
- Experience with mobile-friendly web applications or native mobile development
- Knowledge of BDD frameworks like Cucumber
- Exposure to JIRA or similar issue tracking systems
- Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB Foundation)
What the job involves
- We are seeking an energetic Java Software Engineer to take on an exciting role within our growing team
- Reporting to a Team Lead, this is a hands-on position focused on the core product set and our ongoing innovation efforts
- You will collaborate with other engineers to prototype, design, develop, test, and maintain a diverse set of Java-based applications
- You will be involved across the full software development lifecycle, using agile methodologies, and contribute to solving complex technical problems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Analysis and clarification of software requirements
- Design and implementation of Java-based backend features
- Development and maintenance of RESTful APIs
- Integration with relational databases using JDBC, JPA, and Hibernate
- Writing and maintaining unit and integration tests
- Refactoring legacy code to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability
- Collaborating with frontend developers (including AngularJS where applicable)
- Participating in agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
- Estimating development effort and tracking progress against sprint goals
- Reviewing code for technical accuracy, maintainability, and adherence to team standards
- Documenting system components and contributing to knowledge sharing
- Supporting QA engineers and participating in automated testing strategy development
- Actively contributing to technical decisions and continuous improvement efforts
Our take
Jonas Software is an investment and software management company that focuses on the vertical markets, meaning markets that develop software for specific needs rather than general use. Founded in 1990, the company rose to prominence when it was acquired by Constellation Software in 2003 and now oversees more than a hundred companies that it itself has acquired over the years. It operates in over 30 vertical markets and has 80,000 customers for its solutions.
Investing smaller amounts in niche companies has paid off for Jonas, many of its investments later becoming large markets and leaders in their industry. For instance, Jonas’s expansion into the world of fitness membership software preceded the explosion of digital fitness apps. Other notable investments have included Jonas’s Clubhouse Online, a mobile app that helps book slots and reservations for golf club services in the mid-noughties, preceding the rise in online hospitality booking.
Throughout the 2020s, Jonas has expanded further into the hospitality, compliance and manufacturing sectors, merging its acquisitions with property management and online marketing companies to compete against the likes of Amadeus and Oracle. In a bid to expand and compete against younger yet larger companies, Jonas is restructuring its less profitable assets.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
5% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Life Assurance 4x base salary
- Vitality Private Health Insurance
- Medical Health Insurance
- Cashplan
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Electric/Hybrid Vehicle scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- My Premier Benefits (discounted high street retailers)
Company HQ
Markham, ON
Leadership
Barry Symons
(CEO, not founder)Spent 11 years with Constellation Software (Jonas’ parent company). They joined Constellation in its infancy and grew with the organization, culminating in their role as Chief Financial Officer, helping lead Constellation’s successful IPO.
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