Who We Are

PLATO is Canada’s largest Indigenous-owned software testing and technology services company. For nearly 30 years, our expert teams have helped our clients deliver reliable products that users enjoy interacting with.

Our 100% Canada‑based team brings deep experience in QA, software testing, and IT services, along with a shared commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement. We’re a team that shows up for each other, whether that’s tackling complex client challenges or helping colleagues grow through coaching and knowledge‑sharing.

As Canada’s largest Indigenous‑owned software testing company, we’re proud of our roots and our mission to build a stronger, more inclusive technology workforce. At the same time, we warmly welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about quality, teamwork, and making an impact.

Contract Duration: Oct 6, 2026 to May 30, 2027

Security Clearance: Secret or higher is required at time of application

Job Summary

The Integration Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise integration solutions that enable seamless connectivity between applications, platforms, and data sources across the organization. Working closely with Architecture, DevOps, and Application Development teams, this role delivers scalable, secure, and reliable integrations using the Red Hat Integration stack, supporting API-led, event-driven, and containerized architectures. The successful candidate will play a key role in enabling data exchange, process automation, and system interoperability across a complex enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise integration solutions using Apache Camel (Camel K, Camel Quarkus, or Camel Spring Boot) and established Enterprise Integration Patterns (EIP).

• Develop and manage Apache Kafka event streaming solutions, including topic design, producer and consumer development, stream processing, and schema management using Apicurio Registry.

• Design, develop, and expose APIs using Red Hat 3scale API Management.

• Deploy, configure, and support integrations running on Red Hat OpenShift, including administration and optimization of Red Hat AMQ Streams and messaging platforms.

• Integrate enterprise applications and services using REST APIs, SOAP services, databases, AMQ Broker/ActiveMQ Artemis, and SaaS platforms.

• Develop and maintain automated testing, integration validation, and CI/CD processes using OpenShift Pipelines (Tekton), Jenkins, and Git-based workflows.

• Monitor integration health, performance, and reliability using Prometheus, Grafana, Hawtio, and related monitoring tools.

• Perform data transformation and mapping activities using JSON, XML, Avro, and XSLT.

• Collaborate with Architecture, DevOps, and development teams to ensure integration solutions align with enterprise standards, security requirements, and operational objectives.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, technical documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Integration Development, Middleware Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Hands-on experience developing integration solutions with Apache Camel, including Camel K, Camel Quarkus, or Spring Boot implementations.

• Strong knowledge of Apache Kafka, including producers, consumers, event streaming, Kafka Streams, and schema-based messaging.

• Experience with Red Hat Integration technologies, including AMQ Streams, Red Hat Fuse, or Camel-based solutions deployed on OpenShift.

• Proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin; experience with Python is considered an asset.

• Experience designing and consuming REST and SOAP web services, including OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.

• Strong understanding of integration and messaging formats, including JSON, XML, and Avro.

• Experience deploying and supporting containerized workloads using Red Hat OpenShift and/or Kubernetes.

• Familiarity with Git-based development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional technical teams.

Work With Us

At PLATO, we believe that great work happens when people feel supported, connected, and challenged in the right ways. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where experienced professionals share knowledge, mentor others, and contribute to solving complex, real‑world client projects.

We are committed to inclusive hiring practices and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we’re here to support you.

PLATO respectfully acknowledges that we operate on treaty territories, unceded First Nations and Inuit territories, and within Métis homelands. We honour the long history of these lands and actively work toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non‑Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island.