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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hybrid
We’re looking for a Senior Java Backend Developer to join our team. This opportunity is open to candidates interested in either permanent or contract employment.
You’ll work as part of an experienced delivery team building and enhancing enterprise applications for a large financial services client. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone with strong Java backend expertise who is comfortable working in complex enterprise environments and collaborating closely with technical and business stakeholders.
As an AI-native organization, we’re also looking for engineers who are interested in how AI can improve the software delivery lifecycle. Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code or similar tools is an asset.
Designing, developing and enhancing scalable backend applications and services using Java and Spring-based technologies
Building and maintaining APIs and microservices that support high-volume, business-critical applications
Working across the software delivery lifecycle, including solution design, development, testing, code review and production support
Collaborating closely with developers, Business Systems Analysts, Technical Leads and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions
Applying sound object-oriented design principles, engineering practices and design patterns to produce maintainable, high-quality software
Developing and integrating RESTful APIs and services within complex enterprise environments
Working with relational databases and data persistence technologies
Participating in code reviews, automated testing, debugging and performance optimization
Contributing to continuous improvement of engineering practices, development processes and delivery effectiveness
Using modern development tools and exploring AI-assisted engineering techniques to improve productivity and quality across the software development lifecycle
Communicating effectively with client and internal teams and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing delivery environment
5+ years of professional software development experience, with strong hands-on experience developing backend applications in Java
Strong experience with Spring and Spring Boot
Experience designing and developing REST APIs and microservices
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, software design principles and common design patterns
Experience working with relational databases, SQL and core database concepts
Experience with Git-based source control and modern software development practices
Experience writing and maintaining automated tests and participating in code reviews
Strong debugging, problem-solving and analytical skills
Experience working within Agile software delivery teams
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and business stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Previous experience within banking, payments or financial services
Experience building or supporting high-volume, transaction-oriented systems
Experience with cloud-native application development and modern enterprise architectures
Experience with messaging, event-driven architectures or distributed systems
Hands-on experience using AI-assisted software development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code or similar
Interest in applying AI across activities such as requirements analysis, solution design, coding, testing, debugging and code review
Experience working in consulting or client-facing delivery environments
