Purpose
We are seeking an Intermediate Java Developer to join our agile development team and contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of backend services. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with Java and Spring Boot , a working knowledge of Kafka , and solid skills with relational databases . You will work closely with senior developers, QA, and product teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

What You’ll Do

Design, develop, test, and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot

Implement and support Kafka‑based messaging and event‑driven integrations

Work with relational databases , including schema design, queries, and performance optimization

Build and consume RESTful APIs

Collaborate with team members to deliver features and improvements

Participate in code reviews and follow best practices for clean, maintainable code

Troubleshoot and resolve application bugs and performance issues

Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing

Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (stand‑ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives)

What You’ll Bring

5+ years of professional experience in Java application development

Strong working knowledge of Java (8+) and Spring Boot

Experience with Apache Kafka (producing and consuming messages, basic event‑driven workflows)

Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server)

Proficiency in SQL and database querying

Experience with REST APIs and backend service development

Familiarity with Git and standard build tools such as Maven or Gradle

Experience working effectively in a collaborative Agile team environment

Robust communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly

Good analytical and problem‑solving skills

Ability to manage tasks independently and meet delivery timelines





Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and continuously improve technical skills

Nice‑to‑Have (Optional)

Experience with microservices‑based architectures

Exposure to CI/CD pipelines

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Experience with Docker or containerised applications

Working Conditions
Work in standard office‑based environments located in Scarborough and Downtown Toronto; non‑standard hours are a common occurrence. No external travel required.

Benefits

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship – We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and embraced through bias‑free practices and inclusive values across the company.

Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations – We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. We locate, remove, and prevent barriers to build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.

Upskilling through online courses, cross‑functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.

Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days, and benefits will start on day one.

Community Engagement – We offer opportunities for community engagement and belonging through our various programs.

Location
Canada: Ontario: Toronto

EEO Statement
We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

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📌 Software Engineer, Global Payments Technology (Backend Java Developer) (Ontario)
🏢 United States Digital Space
📍 Ontario