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Backend Developer

Backend Developer

Initiate • ON, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Back End Developer We are partnering with a fast-growing, Canada-based online sportsbook and casino to hire an experienced Back End Developer . Reporting to the Director of Development, you will play a critical role in building scalable systems and APIs that power high-traffic, customer-facing applications used daily by a large and engaged user base. This opportunity is ideal for a Java developer who thrives in fast-paced Agile environments and enjoys designing, building, and optimizing high-performance backend systems from the ground up. What You Will Do As a Back End Developer, you will be deeply involved in the full software development lifecycle, from design and implementation through to testing, optimization, and monitoring. Key responsibilities include: Write clean, well-structured, testable, and reusable Java code Design and develop scalable systems and RESTful APIs Improve and fine-tune existing platforms to enhance performance and reliability Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in collaboration with engineering peers Optimize database queries, indexing, and system performance Work closely with senior engineers to align technical solutions with broader architectural goals Contribute to Agile ceremonies and collaborate within a high-performing development team Participate in on-call support when required All About You We are seeking a technically strong Java Back-End Developer with deep experience in building robust, scalable systems. You will bring: 7+ years of Java development experience (4+ years at intermediate level), including building systems from scratch Strong expertise in Java 8+ and frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, JPA, Maven Solid understanding of OOP principles and RESTful API design 5+ years of database experience (PostgreSQL, MySQL; Snowflake a plus) with strong SQL skills Experience with database indexing, query optimization, and performance tuning Familiarity with Linux-based environments, servlet containers, and shell scripting Experience with Git / BitBucket Basic knowledge of networking protocols and encryption principles Experience working collaboratively within Agile software teams Bachelors or Masters degree (or equivalent practical experience) Nice to Have: Experience with Kafka, Redis, or ActiveMQ Cloud and distributed systems experience (AWS preferred) Docker and Kubernetes knowledge Java 17 and Mockito experience Experience in gaming, payments, KYC, or other regulated digital environments Experience operating in high-traffic, high-demand production systems Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize performance bottlenecks Additional Information Fully remote opportunity (Canada-wide) Competitive compensation and comprehensive employer-paid benefits Exposure to high-scale systems in a performance-driven environment Collaborative engineering culture focused on continuous improvement Structured onboarding and long-term career growth opportunities This position does not use artificial intelligence during the hiring process If you are a performance-focused Back-End Developer looking to build and optimize high-scale systems in a fast-growing digital business, please get in touch to learn more!
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