Job Title: Java Lead Engineer / Architect Agentic AILocation: Toronto, ONEmployment Type: Full-Time ContractJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Java Lead Engineer / Architect to design and build next-generation distributed platforms focused on edge computing, backend services, and AI/ML enablement. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will define architecture, develop production-grade solutions, and collaborate closely with engineering, data science, and product teams to deliver scalable, high-performance systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop scalable distributed systems from concept to production.Build backend services and APIs using Java Spring Boot.Architect event-driven and microservices-based applications.Design edge computing and CDN-based solutions for low-latency signal processing.Develop data ingestion, validation, normalization, and processing pipelines.Build platform capabilities supporting ML inference, feature engineering, and model integration.Define integration patterns for third- party services, identity providers, and secure APIs.Design cloud-native architectures on AWS with a focus on scalability, security, and reliability.Implement observability, monitoring, logging,



and governance best practices.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-scale solutions.Mentor engineers and drive architectural decisions and technical best practices.Required Skills10+ years of experience building enterprise distributed systems.Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot.Experience designing RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures.Robust experience with AWS cloud services.Experience building scalable backend platforms supporting AI/ML workloads.Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and LLM-based development workflows.Experience designing greenfield applications from concept through production.Strong architecture, system design, and technical leadership skills.Experience working in fast-paced Agile environments with evolving requirements.Preferred SkillsExperience with JavaScript/TypeScript for edge runtimes.Hands-on experience with Edge Computing, CDN platforms,, or Edge Workers.Python experience for scripting or data engineering.Experience with Databricks or similar AI/data platforms.Experience building ML inference pipelines, feature stores, or model-serving platforms.Knowledge of JWT, OAuth 2.0, PKI, JWS, identity, and security architectures.Experience with distributed tracing, observability, and monitoring tools.Experience integrating enterprise platforms and third-party services.Open-source contributions or community involvement is a plus.Technology StackBackend: Java, Spring BootCloud: AWSLanguages: Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, PythonAI/Data: Databricks, ML Model RegistryEdge Technologies: Edge Workers, CDN Compute, Dev Tools: GitHub Copilot, AI-assisted development toolsArchitecture: Microservices, Event-Driven Systems, Distributed Computing#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Java Lead Engineer / Architect - Agentic Ai (Toronto)
🏢 Princeton IT Services
📍 Toronto