Java Backend Developer

Java Backend Developer

Contract position local to Toronto – 2 days in Downtown Toronto.

You will join a small, highly collaborative team with significant ownership across architecture, product, and delivery. If you enjoy shaping engineering practices, choosing modern tooling, and working with a collaborative team this is for you! Seniority ranges from 3‑10+ years as many teams are hiring.

Required Skills & Experience

3‑10+ years building production backends, with strong proficiency in Java and Spring

Designing and implementing REST APIs, JSON, microservices, authentication, and secure data flows

PostgreSQL schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning

Caching with Redis, data sync strategies, and offline‑tolerant patterns

Cloud deployment experience and operational ownership – Azure, CI / CD, monitoring, and alerts

Strong systems design, integration with third‑party services, and product analytics instrumentation

Clear written communication, Git hygiene, and a pragmatic approach to shipping quality code

Desired Skills & Experience

Experience establishing longer‑term cloud infrastructure and operations beyond Heroku

Real‑time collaboration features, websockets, and state sync patterns

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field from a reputable institution (considered a strong asset)

Interest in productivity systems and a low‑ego, solution‑focused mindset

Must have experience in enterprise‑level financial institutions

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

Backend development with Java & Spring

Web services (SOAP, JSON, or REST)

Microservices and API development

Agile or cloud environments (Azure / OCP or equivalent)

Daily Responsibilities

Hands‑on development and code reviews – 70%

Architecture and technical design – 15%

Cross‑functional collaboration with design and product – 10%

Operational duties, deployments, and observability – 5%

The Offer

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full‑time basis now and in the future.

Posted By : Owen Rampersad

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

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