Agentic AI Java Developer

Portage CyberTech is looking for a passionate Java Full Stack Developer with a strong R&D mindset and solid knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), working on modern microservices-based solutions. The role involves backend and full-stack development, as well as the design and integration of solutions related to digital certificates, cryptography, and electronic signatures. Strong adoption of AI-powered software development practices (AI-assisted / Agentic Development) is also expected to accelerate solution design, software development, and code quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate Agentic AI solutions to automate processes, orchestrate intelligent agents, and enhance application capabilities.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools (GitHub Copilot, AI coding assistants, agentic workflows, LLMs, etc.) to improve productivity, code quality, and development efficiency.
• Design, develop, and maintain features related to Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), including digital certificate management, cryptography, electronic signatures, and trust services.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle within an Agile environment.
• Develop and maintain Java applications using Spring Boot and microservices architectures.
• Contribute to full-stack development, with a backend focus and frontend involvement based on project needs.
• Collaborate closely with Product, QA, DevOps, and Security teams to design robust, secure, and scalable solutions.

Qualifications & Required Skills

• DEC or university degree in Information Technology, or equivalent experience in software development
• Minimum of 8 years of software development experience
• Methodical, autonomous, and well-organized
• Strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively in French (spoken and written)

Technologies Used

• GitHub Copilot (Agent Mode)
• Model Context Protocol (MCP)
• AI Coding Assistants and Agentic Workflows
• Entrust PKI
• OCSP / CRL
• HSM (asset)
• Java Spring Boot Microservices
• AWS (ECS Fargate, EC2, Lambda, S3, ElastiCache)
• MongoDB Atlas
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL (AWS Aurora)
• RabbitMQ
• Keycloak
• Twilio

Development Tools

• GitHub Enterprise
• Maven
• SonarQube

Collaboration Tools

• Jira
• Confluence
• Slack
• Microsoft Teams

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Full Stack experience:
• + REST APIs
• + React, Angular, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• + RabbitMQ
• + SQL and NoSQL databases
• Strong understanding of hashing, encryption, and digital signatures
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10
• Why Join Portage?

Work Well. Grow Well. Live Well.

• 100% employer-paid health benefits
• Dollar-for-dollar RRSP matching up to 6%
• Flexible work options — remote, hybrid, and on-site opportunities
• Competitive paid time off and personal wellness days
• Employee referral bonus program
• Career growth in a company that prioritizes internal talent
• The opportunity to do meaningful work that helps build digital trust across Canada
• The Legal Stuff

We use artificial intelligence tools for certain tasks related to our recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by members of our team.

Our French content uses the masculine form solely to lighten the text. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome all applications, regardless of gender, origin, orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

Fluency in English is required for some of our positions, as job duties necessitate it, particularly due to regular communications with clients and partners located outside of Quebec.