*Senior Backend Developer – Java / Camunda / Azure (WTL, ON)

Drive the development of scalable backend solutions within the insurance and financial services sector, leveraging Java Spring Boot, microservices, and cloud-native technologies. Contribute to complex workflow orchestration, API-driven platforms, and secure, high-performance systems in a hybrid environment.

• Salaried: $63-67 per hour.

• Incorporated Business Rate: $75-79 per hour.

• 9-month contract.

• Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.

• 2 days on-site per week.

• Based in Toronto or Waterloo.

• Design and develop scalable backend services supporting complex mortgage and lending workflows using Java Spring Boot and microservices architecture.

• Build and maintain workflow orchestration solutions using Camunda 8, including BPMN models, connectors, and workers.

• Translate business requirements into efficient, resilient, and traceable technical workflows aligned with enterprise standards.

• Design and implement API-first services following OpenAPI standards and ensure secure integrations using OAuth and role-based access controls.

• Develop and support integrations across distributed systems using REST, messaging, and event-driven architectures.

• Apply resilience patterns such as circuit breakers, retries, and timeouts to maintain system stability.

• Deploy and manage cloud-native applications within Microsoft Azure environments, leveraging services such as API Management and Key Vault.

• Contribute to containerized deployments using Kubernetes and Helm charts.

• Implement observability practices including logging, metrics, and distributed tracing using tools such as New Relic and ELK Stack.

• Collaborate with cross-functional agile teams including business analysts, QA engineers, architects, and product owners.

• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and architectural discussions.

• Ensure adherence to DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and security scanning.

• Support performance optimization, scalability, and production readiness of systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

• 5–10 years of experience in software development with a strong focus on backend and platform engineering.

• Proven experience in regulated financial services environments, preferably within insurance, mortgage, or lending domains.

• Strong expertise in Java Spring Boot and microservices architecture.

• Hands-on experience with Camunda 8, including BPMN modeling, connectors, and workers.

• Advanced knowledge of API-driven development using OpenAPI standards and API security frameworks such as OAuth.

• Solid understanding of RESTful services, messaging systems, event streaming, and distributed systems.

• Experience implementing resilience and fault-tolerance patterns.

• Experience working with Microsoft Azure services, including API Management, Key Vault, and identity management.

• Proficiency in cloud-native development, containerization, Kubernetes, and Helm charts.

• Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools such as New Relic and ELK Stack.

• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD, TDD/BDD/DDD, and security scanning tools.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills in complex technical environments.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders in fast-paced settings.

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