We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer with strong experience building cloud-native, workflow-driven platforms in regulated financial services environments. This role focuses on designing, developing, and supporting scalable, resilient, and secure backend services that power complex mortgage and lending workflows. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in microservices, API-driven development, workflow orchestration (Camunda 8), and modern DevSecOps practices, and thrives in agile product teams delivering mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities
- Back end & Workflow Development
- Des ign and develop backend services using Java Spring Boot and cloud-native patterns
- Build and maintain workflow orchestration solutions with Camunda 8 (BPMN models, connectors, workers)
- Translate complex lending processes into executable, scalable workflows
- Ensure workflow implementations are resilient, traceable, and aligned with enterprise standards
- API & Integration Development
- Design and maintain API-first services using OpenAPI standards
- Build secure APIs leveraging OAuth, identity management, and role-based access controls
- Support integrations using REST, messaging, and event-driven architectures
- Develop and deploy services in cloud environments (preferably Azure)
- Contribute to cloud-native deployments using containers and Helm charts
- Support platforms deployed to Kubernetes environments (AKS experience is a plus)
- Enhance platform scalability, reliability, and operational readin ess Observability & Performance
- Impl ement telemetry, logging, metrics, and distributed tracing
- Use tools such as Recent Relic and ELK Stack for monitoring and diagnostics
- Partner with QA and performance teams to remediate bottlenecks and optimize performance
- Secure & Quality-Driven Delivery
- Follow DevSecOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and security scanning




- Apply TDD/BDD/DDD principles to ensure high-quality, maintainable code
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architectural decisions
- Ensure compliance with enterprise security and risk requirem ents
- Work within cross-functional agile teams alongside BAs, QA engineers, architects, and product owners
- Contribute to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and technical estimation
- Surface risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities proactively Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 8–10 years of professional software development experience with backend and platform engineering focus
- Strong expertise in Java Spring Boot and microservices architecture
- Hands-on experience with Camunda 8 (BPMN, connectors, workers)
- Solid understanding of REST, messaging, event streaming, and distributed systems
- Experience with cloud services (preferably Azure: APIM, Key Vault, managed identities)
- Strong knowledge of Kubernetes-based deployments and Helm charts
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and secure developme nt practices Preferred Qualifications
- Experience deploying/managing self-managed Camunda 8 clusters in AKS
- Familiarity with observability tools (New Relic, ELK Stack)
- Experience in regulated financial services environments (mortgage/lending) Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in distributed systems
- Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments Candidate Requirements
- Must-Have

Skills:
Camunda 8 (BPMN, connectors, workers), Java Spring Boot, API-driven development, REST/messaging/event streaming, distributed tracing Nice-to-Have

Skills:
- Observability tools (New Relic, ELK), Azure cloud services, Helm charts, DevSecOps practices
- Years of

Experience:
5–7 years

📌 Senior Backend Engineer (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto