Backend Java Developer

Senior Backend Java Developer (Bilingual: English/Spanish) Location: Scarborough, ON (3 days onsite required weekly NO EXCEPTIONS)

Rate: Up to $55/hr on C2C

Experience: 8-12 years

Type: Contract/Full-time (specify as per your arrangement)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and support microservices-based architectures.
• Design, develop, and integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Deploy, monitor, and support applications in Microsoft Azure Cloud.
• Develop and optimize database solutions using SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Communicate effectively with global stakeholders, business, and technical teams in both English and Spanish.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on Java backend development experience.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience with API integration and REST services.
• Proficiency with Azure Cloud services and deployments.
• Deep knowledge of SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with application performance tuning and optimization.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) is mandatory.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized applications.
• Knowledge of Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging frameworks.
• Prior work experience on global, distributed Agile teams.

Additional Requirements

• Onsite Requirement: Must be able and willing to work onsite in Scarborough 3 days per week.

If you are not currently located in or near Scarborough, please specify your location and confirm your onsite availability. Candidates unable to meet this requirement will not be considered.

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) communication is required for daily interactions with stakeholders and team members.