Java Microservices Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Java Microservices Engineer to join a technology team in Toronto. You will design develop and maintain scalable enterprise applications built on modern API-driven and cloud-native architectures within a fast-paced financial services environment.

What youll do

• Design develop and maintain RESTful microservices using Java and Spring Boot
• Implement asynchronous and concurrent processing to support high-throughput systems
• Build and optimize data access layers using JPA and JDBC
• Design and tune databases with a focus on performance scalability and reliability
• Develop and manage REST and GraphQL APIs
• Integrate event-driven processing using Kafka
• Deploy and manage applications on OpenShift
• Configure and maintain APIs using Apigee
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as Copilot to improve code quality and productivity
• Collaborate with architects DevOps quality assurance and business stakeholders
• Participate in code reviews design discussions and technical mentoring

What you bring

• 4 to 6 years of experience in Java and Spring Boot microservices development
• Strong experience with asynchronous and concurrent programming
• 3 or more years of experience with database performance tuning and optimization
• 3 or more years of experience with JPA and JDBC
• Hands-on experience with AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture API design and secure application development
• Experience with testing debugging and production support

Nice to have

• Experience with GraphQL
• 2 or more years of experience with Kafka for event streaming
• Familiarity with OpenShift Apigee and GitHub Actions
• Background in distributed cloud-native systems

Work setup

• 6 month contract based in Toronto ON
• 4 days onsite per week
• Mandatory background check required before onboarding