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Senior Backend Java Engineer (API & Kafka)

Senior Backend Java Engineer (API & Kafka)

Recrute Action • Waterloo, ON, ca
5 hours ago
Salary
CA$70.00 hourly
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description
Senior Backend Java Engineer (API & Kafka)

Help build the next generation of technology solutions in the insurance sector through projects that encourage innovation, continuous learning, and meaningful collaboration. Join an environment where technology plays a key role in supporting business growth and transformation.

What is in it for you:

• Salaried: $70-75 per hour.
• Incorporated Business Rate: $80-85 per hour.
• 12-month contract.
• Hybrid work, 37.50 hours per week.
• Periodic weekend and after-hours work may be required to support project implementations and system upgrades.
• Possibility of on-call support may be required.
• Occasional travel between company locations may be required depending on work assignments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and participate in the design, development, deployment of Java REST web service APIs and microservices using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Ensure service designs follow approved architecture.
• Learn and incorporate emerging API technologies into our APIs.
• Build event driven services using Kafka
• Use and enhance our Dev Ops tools and processes for CD/CI, these tools include Jenkins, Artifactory, BitBucket, Gradle, Continuous Delivery Director, Ansible
• Mentor and support colleagues in their capabilities
• Identify defects in services, debug and provide effective solutions to resolve the defects.
• When required, support existing APIs built on older technologies e.g., Websphere, DB2, Java UI etc.

What you will need to succeed:

Required qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Computer Science.
• More than 5 years of development experience and progressive information technology experience, including full application development life cycle and systems integration experience.
• Strong working experience with Java APIs, REST, SOAP, Spring, JSON, Open API, Swagger, web services, and web hosting technologies.
• 1+ years of experience using DevOps tools, including Jenkins, Artifactory, BitBucket, Maven, CDD, and Ansible.
• 1+ years of experience with Kafka and/or Kafka Streams, including KSQL.
• Experience managing and coordinating team activities in a multi-site environment.

Required soft skills

• Customer-focused mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze situations systematically and deliver effective, appropriately sized solutions in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes, Okta, AWS, and MongoDB.
• Experience with Group Retirement products and business domains.
• Working knowledge of Business Rule Management Systems such as IBM ODM.
• Experience with WebSphere, DB2, Java UI technologies including Swing and Spring MVC, and SonarQube for static code analysis.
• Exposure to Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) integration architectures and technologies.

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