About Northern
Headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, Northern is an integrated digital solutions agency specializing in helping leading commercial and public service brands navigate digital change. By leveraging our expertise and deep understanding of our clients’ businesses, we collaborate to design, create, and enable tailored digital experiences that drive growth.
Since our founding in 2015, Northern has grown into a team of 200+ digital experts, receiving multiple recognitions in employee engagement from Great Place to Work® Canada, including Best Workplaces™ for Inclusion, Women, Mental Health, Hybrid Work, and more.
What We’re Looking For
As an Entry Full-Stack Java Developer at Northern, you will learn to build and maintain digital marketing solutions for our clients under the guidance of our senior development team. As a member of our Experience development team, you will work alongside experienced developers and technical leads to grow your skills in developing dynamic, responsive and efficient web applications through hands-on experience with front-end and back-end technologies.
Full-time remote is available nationally. Our Connected Workplace Program gives you the option to choose a remote, hybrid or in-office workspace! (within Canada)
Benefits of Becoming a Northerner
In exchange for your talent and expertise, Northern is committed to providing:
Benefits plan, including a Health Spending Account
Wellness Program & LifeWorks EAP
Fitness Reimbursement Program
Vet Care Program
RRSP Matching
Profit-Sharing Performance Bonuses
Endless Professional Growth Opportunities
Delicious Meals & Company Social Events
Free Onsite Parking
Referral Bonus Program
Flexible work environment - so you can work where & when you work best
Allowance to help set up home office
Just to name a few!...
What You'll Be Doing
Participate in cross-functional project teams through sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint retrospectives, learning development best practices while contributing to team deliverables.
Work with senior developers and stakeholders to understand requirements and implement technical solutions under guidance and code review.
Develop features and components that meet business requirements while learning best practices for Experience development through mentorship.
Create and maintain documentation for your work, including code comments and basic technical specifications, with support from senior team members.
Actively learn and grow your technical skills, seeking feedback and participating in knowledge-sharing sessions with the team.
Maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity in all interactions, representing the Experience development team and organization positively.
Knowledge, Education & Experience Required
Educational background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (degree, diploma, or bootcamp certification) OR demonstrable self-taught skills with portfolio/projects
Foundational knowledge of Java and object-oriented programming concepts
Basic understanding of web development fundamentals including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
Eagerness to learn modern development frameworks and tools
Strong problem-solving abilities and willingness to ask questions
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
Strong initiative and desire for continuous learning
Bonus Skills!
Personal or academic projects demonstrating Java development
Any exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Familiarity with modern development tools (IntelliJ IDEA, VS Code)
Basic understanding of performance concepts or monitoring tools
Any experience with Python scripting or automation
Exposure to GitLab/GitHub workflows
Interest in or experimentation with AI development tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor or similar)
Why Join Northern?
Equity and Diversity
Northern welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity, employment equity, and diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, individuals with diverse abilities, and those of all gender identities and expressions.
We are also committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available at every stage of the hiring process. If you require support or adjustments to participate fully, please let us know when you apply, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
