Job Type: Contract

Job Category: IT

Job Description

Job Title: Java Backend Developer

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Contract Duration: 6–12 Months [Possible Extension]

Experience: 8+ Years

Domain: Banking / Finance [Preferred]

Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Java Backend Developer to join a high-performing engineering team working on enterprise-scale applications. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development experience using Java and AWS, with a solid understanding of scalable, secure, and high-availability systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and related frameworks
• Build and deploy scalable microservices and APIs
• Work closely with product owners, architects, and frontend teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization
• Implement best practices for security, scalability, and reliability
• Support CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based deployments
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide long-term fixes

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8 -10+ years of Java backend development experience
• Strong hands-on experience with Java (Java 8+)
• Experience with Spring / Spring Boot
• Solid knowledge of RESTful APIs & Microservices architecture
• Hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.)
• Experience with SQL & NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools, Git, and Agile methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes
• Exposure to event-driven architecture (Kafka, MQ, etc.)
• Experience working in large enterprise environments

Required Skills