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Role Name: Senior Java Microservices Engineer

Location: Toronto, ON - 4 days a week on site

Relevant Experience: 8 to 10 years

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Microservices Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Java, Spring Boot microservices, database optimization, and modern API-driven architectures, with hands-on exposure to AI tools such as Copilot. Experience with cloud-native platforms and API management is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and maintain RESTful microservices using Java and Spring Boot
- Implement asynchronous and concurrent processing to support high-throughput systems
- Build and optimize data access layers using JPA and JDBC
- Design and tune databases with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability
- Develop and manage REST and GraphQL APIsIntegrate event-driven processing using Kafka
- Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot) to improve productivity and code quality
- Deploy and manage applications on Open Shift
- Configure and maintain APIs using Apigee
- Implement CI/CD pipelines using Git Hub Actions
- Collaborate closely with architects, Dev Ops, QA, and business stakeholders




- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical mentoring
- Lead the team and mentor team members

Must-Have Skills & Experience

- Java, RESTful APIs, Spring Boot Microservices (Async / Concurrency) – 4+ years
- Database systems with performance tuning and optimization – 3+ years
- Data access technologies: JPA, JDBC – 3+ years
- Hands-on experience with AI tools (Copilot) for development assistance
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture, API design, and secure application development
- Experience with testing, debugging, and production support

Good-to-Have Skills

- GraphQL – 1+ year
- Kafka (event streaming / messaging) – 2+ years
- Experience working in distributed, cloud-native systems

Tools & Platforms

- Open Shift – 2+ years
- Apigee (API Gateway / Management) – 2+ years
- Git Hub Actions (CI/CD) – 2+ years

Soft Skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Ability to work independently in a quick-paced environment
- Proactive mindset with attention to quality and performance

Tools/Platform

- Open Shift - 2+ Years
- Apigee - 2+ Years
- Actions - 2+ Years

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