Java Backend Lead

Location: Mississauga, Ontario (Hybrid)

Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: 10+ years

Work Authorization: Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents preferred

We're seeking a Java Backend Lead to join its Technology Team in Mississauga. This is a senior management-level role responsible for overseeing Java application development and backend services. You will manage a team of developers, drive architecture and system design, and contribute to critical initiatives in Client's technology transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage multiple global backend development teams to achieve strategic goals.

- Drive the design, development, and deployment of robust and scalable backend applications using Java.

- Oversee development lifecycle from planning and design through implementation, QA, and deployment.

- Influence architecture decisions and ensure alignment with enterprise-wide technical direction.

- Manage team hiring, mentoring, performance evaluations, and career development.

- Collaborate across teams and geographies to ensure timely delivery of business-critical features.

- Contribute to defining development best practices,



coding standards, and continuous improvement.

- Maintain high standards of software quality, performance, and reliability.

- Engage in budget management, resource planning, and project reporting.

- Provide thought leadership and strategic input on backend systems and emerging technologies.

Must-Have Skills:

- 10+ years of Java backend development experience

- Hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices

- Solid experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, or similar)

- Experience in backend architecture, system design, and distributed computing

- Experience managing global or cross-functional development teams

- Agile/Scrum methodology experience

- Strong communication, leadership, and people management skills

Nice-to-Have:

- Prior experience in financial services or banking domain

- Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)

- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

- Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

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