Job Title: Java Backend Developer

Location: Toronto Downtown, ON / Hybrid – 4 Days/Week Work From Office

Contract: 12+ Months

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We are looking for an experienced Java Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend applications. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Java-based application development, cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, and exposure to Generative AI technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and microservices using Java technologies.

Build and develop REST APIs and distributed applications.

Develop event-driven architectures using Kafka for real-time data processing.

Work with cloud platforms for application deployment and maintenance.

Integrate and leverage Generative AI capabilities into applications and business solutions.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, DevOps, QA, and Business teams.

Participate in code reviews, performance tuning, troubleshooting,



and production support.

Follow Agile development methodologies and contribute to sprint activities.

Ensure application security, scalability, and high availability.

Required Skills:

6–10 years of hands-on experience in Java backend development.

Strong experience with Java 8/11/17 and Spring Boot.

Robust understanding of Microservices architecture.

Experience in REST API development and distributed systems.

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms:

Alternate: AWS or Azure

Exposure to Generative AI technologies is mandatory (LLM integration, AI APIs, prompt engineering, RAG concepts, AI-assisted application development, etc.).

Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases.

Strong knowledge of Git, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is preferred.

Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

📌 Java backend Developer (Toronto)
🏢 apptoza
📍 Toronto