Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced

Lead Java Developer

to join our dynamic technology team. The ideal candidate will possess a robust leadership background, extensive hands‑on development experience in

Java and Microservices , and expertise in

cloud technologies (Azure or AWS) ,

CIAM , and

DevOps . This role requires technical depth, the ability to lead complex initiatives, and a strong understanding of modern application architecture and identity frameworks. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of developers; provide technical guidance, peer reviews, and coaching. Design and develop robust, scalable applications using

Java ,

Spring Boot , and

Microservices architecture . Implement and support RESTful APIs and microservices in

Java

or

Node.js . Utilize

JBoss ,

SQL , and

cloud services

(preferably

MS Azure ) including

Azure Event Hub ,

Confluent Kafka , and

Azure App Service Environment . Drive DevOps best practices, including

CI/CD pipeline integration , using tools like

Git ,

Bitbucket ,

JIRA ,

Confluence , etc. Contribute to system design, solution architecture, and performance tuning. Collaborate with security teams to implement

IAM standards

including

SAML ,

OpenID Connect ,

OAuth ,

RBAC ,

LDAP , and

Kerberos . Support

CIAM

(Customer Identity and Access Management) project initiatives,



integrating user lifecycle and provisioning workflows. Work independently in a lead capacity, taking ownership of solutions design and technical problem-solving. Provide internal consultation and act as a technical subject matter expert across multiple domains. Required Skills and Qualifications: 3+ years

of team leadership experience and

9+ years

of hands‑on Java development. Deep expertise in

Java ,

Spring Boot ,

Microservices ,

REST APIs , and

JBoss . Strong experience in

Azure

(preferred) or

AWS , especially in services like

Azure Event Hub ,

Kafka ,

App Service Environment , etc. Proficiency in

SQL

and relational database concepts. Working knowledge of

Bitbucket ,

GIT ,

JIRA ,

Confluence , and CI/CD pipeline tools. Solid understanding of

IAM

standards and protocols:

SAML ,

OAuth ,

OpenID Connect ,

RBAC ,

LDAP ,

Kerberos . Experience delivering

CIAM

solutions with full understanding of user lifecycle and provisioning workflows. Proven ability to work independently, lead projects, and consult on design and architecture across teams. Nice to Have: Experience with

Kubernetes ,

MQ ,

Event-driven architecture ,

Postman ,

Linux/Windows OS ,

JBoss CLI , and previous experience in the

financial industry (FI) .

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📌 Java Backend developer (Winnipeg)
🏢 AceStack
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