Java Software Engineer

Job title:
Java Developer

Location:
Toronto, ON — Hybrid

Engagement Type:
Contract

Experience Required:
6 to 8 Years

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Java Developer to join a collaborative technology team. In this hands-on role, you will design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and cloud-native applications using Java and Spring Boot microservices architecture. You will work closely with cross-functional Agile teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business requirements, while contributing to CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and data workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, scalable Java-based microservices using Spring Boot and related frameworks
• Build and expose RESTful APIs and integrate with Kafka-based event-driven architectures
• Write clean, testable code with a strong emphasis on unit testing using JUnit
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into working applications
• Manage cloud deployments and integrations within Microsoft Azure environments
• Develop and maintain DevOps CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub
• Design and optimize SQL database queries, stored procedures, and data models
• Participate in code reviews, enforce best practices, and contribute to technical documentation
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance in production environments
• Support data pipeline and reporting workflows using available tool

Mandatory Skills

Candidates must demonstrate hands-on experience with all of the following:

• Java — strong OOP fundamentals, core Java development
• Spring Boot & Spring Framework — microservices, dependency injection, REST
• Angular

What We're Looking For

• Self-starter comfortable working in Agile environments with minimal hand-holding
• Strong communicator who can engage both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
• Structured problem-solver who knows when to escalate vs. resolve independently
• Someone who takes ownership of their work end-to-end — from design to deployment
• 6 to 8 years of professional Java development experience in enterprise or cloud environments