Java Developer jobs in South Surrey, BC

Saltworks Technologies is a leading Canadian cleantech company solving two of the world's most pressing industrial challenges: water sustainability and critical minerals supply. We design and build advanced industrial water treatment and lithium refining systems for some of the world's most recognized companies — in semiconductors, mining, automotive, and industrial processing. Saltworks is a 2025 Fast 50 Company and EY Entrepreneur of the Year award winner.

The role:

Saltworks is seeking a Full-Stack Developer to expand the Data Systems team. You will build the tools, integrations, and data infrastructure that power Saltworks engineering and operations. Working closely with system owners and department leads, you will translate business requirements into working software, from front-end interfaces to back-end services, secure API endpoints, and AI-powered applications.

This is an on-site role at our office in Richmond, BC, with limited opportunity for remote work. You must be located in or be willing to relocate to the Lower Mainland.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and build full-stack internal tools to support engineering and operational workflows.
• Build integrations between enterprise systems by consuming application APIs and creating secure API endpoints to transport data.
• Build and support data pipelines that move, transform, and surface operational data across systems.
• Leverage AI tools and LLM-based agents to accelerate development and extend the capabilities of internal systems.
• Work closely with system owners and non-technical stakeholders to translate business requirements into working solutions.
• Write clean, well-documented code and participate in code reviews to maintain quality standards across the team.
• Apply a security-first mindset by writing defensively, handling data with care, and building systems that are robust and maintainable.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across the full stack.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve existing workflows through automation or better tooling.

You will be a great fit if you have:

• 3–5+ years of hands-on full-stack development experience, with a proven track record of shipping production software.
• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Comfort with JavaScript/TypeScript, at least one modern front-end (Handlebars, React, Vue, Angular, etc.), and one back-end framework (NestJS, NodeJS, etc.).
• Proficiency in Python for back-end development and data manipulation.
• Experience with relational databases: T-SQL or PostgreSQL, including query optimization and data modeling.
• Experience building and consuming REST and SOAP APIs.
• Familiarity with Git, Docker, and CI/CD fundamentals.
• Exposure to cloud services in AWS (EC2, Lambda, Secrets) or Azure (VMs, Functions, Key Vault).
• A working familiarity with AI tools: you use them daily and understand their limitations (hallucinations, data privacy, access controls).
• A collaborative, self-directed work style – you can scope a problem, execute independently, and communicate progress clearly.
• Bonus: experience with Databricks/PySpark, PowerShell/Bash scripting, PHP, C#/.NET, message queues, prior work with ERP or PLM systems, and hands-on experience building or integrating AI agents.

Why join Saltworks?

At Saltworks, you'll collaborate with talented colleagues to solve complex, real-world problems – designing and delivering innovative water treatment and lithium refining systems for some of the world's most recognized companies. Every team member contributes meaningfully, from early-stage development through field deployment.

Saltworks is investing intentionally in artificial intelligence for engineering and technical work. Engineering offers one of the longest runways for AI-driven productivity and automation, and Saltworks aims to be at the forefront of this shift. We provide the training, computational capacity, and practical tools needed for engineers and technical professionals to apply AI meaningfully in their work.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, vision, RRSP matching, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and an education allowance.
• Culture built on safety, innovation, diversity, and continuous learning.
• Collaborative, cross-functional team environment where every member contributes to project outcomes.
• Regular social activities and company events.

How to apply:

If you would like to join the Saltworks team, please submit your resume (cover letters are not required).

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications are considered confidential.

Kindly, no recruiters.

Salary: Negotiable based on your experience, qualifications, and alignment with comparable roles internally.

Location: 13800 Steveston Hwy, Richmond, BC V6W 1A8

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