Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Java Developer (Hands-On)

Location:
Toronto (4 days onsite) Type: Contract Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Java Developer with strong hands-on coding expertise to join our team. This is a technical role (not a team lead/manager position) , ideal for candidates who are deeply involved in development and enjoy building scalable, high-performance systems.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Boot Build and manage REST APIs and event-driven systems using Kafka Develop and deploy microservices architectures Work with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration Collaborate on cloud-based deployments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Optimize application performance and troubleshoot production issues Design and maintain data pipelines and data flow systems Ensure code quality, scalability,



and system reliability Must-Have Qualifications 6 years of hands-on development experience Solid expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and REST API development Experience with Kafka and event-driven architecture Solid understanding of microservices architecture Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Strong database experience with SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or Snowflake Advanced SQL and query optimization skills Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub, Terraform) Strong debugging, monitoring, and troubleshooting skills ( Splunk, CloudWatch ) Additional Technical Skills Experience with Python, Scala, or Shell scripting Exposure to Big Data tools (Apache Spark, Hive) Knowledge of cloud security concepts (IAM, VPCs, subnets) Experience with data pipeline tools (AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, Airflow, Snowpipe) Familiarity with gRPC is a plus

📌 Lead Java Developer (Toronto)
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