Application Developer V

Compunnel Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud services provider is seeking a Senior Backend Developer in Toronto, Ontario. This role involves designing and developing secure backend services, utilizing technologies like Java Spring Boot and Camunda 8. Ideal candidates will have 8-10 years in software development focusing on backend engineering, particularly in regulated environments. Strong knowledge of microservices, REST, and Azure is essential. The successful candidate will thrive in fast-paced, agile teams delivering robust, mission-critical applications.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services using Java Spring Boot.
• Build and maintain workflow orchestration solutions with Camunda 8.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security and risk requirements.

Skills

Camunda 8 (BPMN, connectors, workers)

Java Spring Boot

API-driven development

REST/messaging/event streaming

Distributed tracing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

New Relic

ELK Stack

Kubernetes

Helm charts

Azure

Job description

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

• Backend & Workflow Development
• Design 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 readiness

Observability & Performance

• Implement telemetry, logging, metrics, and distributed tracing
• Use tools such as New 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 requirements
• 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 development 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