Backend Developer

Hype Hr; Toronto; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology partner in Canada seeks a Back-End Developer to build scalable systems and APIs. The ideal candidate should have extensive Java experience, SQL skills, and a passion for creating innovative applications. This role offers a remote-friendly environment with competitive salary and growth opportunities. Join a collaborative team that shapes the future of online gaming and sports betting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Remote-friendly work environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Java developer experience with from-scratch systems.
• 5+ years of experience working with databases.
• Proven experience in a high traffic / high demand environment.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, well-organized, testable, reusable code.
• Improve existing product with new ideas and fine-tuning.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks.

Skills

Java developer experience

SQL skills

OOP principles

REST design principles

Linux shell scripting

Team collaboration

Git / BitBucket

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Spring Boot

Hibernate

PostgreSQL

Kafka

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a talented Back-End Developer to help our client with their growing needs. You will be developing systems and APIs that power a rich set of applications used by a large and passionate group of users daily. Your ability to create scalable, maintainable, and performant software is critical to the entire company's success. In your role, you will be deeply engaged in the entire Agile development lifecycle from design and implementation to testing and monitoring. They are looking for team players who can deliver imaginative solutions under real deadline constraints. You will be a part of a team of professionals who are dedicated to the same mission.

What You'll Do

• Writing clean, well-organized, testable, and reusable code
• Continue to improve their existing product with new ideas and fine-tuning / adjusting our platform
• Produce clean, reliable code that you test before pushing
• Identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks with other engineers to consistently improve performance
• Ability to be occasionally on call
• Take direction from the Senior Software Engineer on features, while working with the team to ensure the technical aspects fit their technical goals

All About You

• 7+ years (4+ years for Intermediate) of Java developer experience with from-scratch systems
• Comfortable without an established and documented framework.
• 5+ years (2+ years for Intermediate) of experience working with databases (Snowflake experience is plus, PostgreSQL, MySQL). Solid understanding of the inner workings of indexes, and optimization.
• Strong SQL skills
• Strong, proven track record of OOP & REST design principals
• Basic knowledge of Networking / Protocols
• Basic knowledge of encryption
• Java 8+ / Spring / Spring Boot / Hibernate / Strut / JPA and Maven
• Kafka, Redis, ActiveMQ experience is a plus
• Demonstrated experience working with a team to deliver software
• Possess the passion to design, build and polish innovative applications
• Client / Server development experience
• Linux based servlet containers and web servers
• Linux shell scripting and remote management via SSH
• Git / BitBucket
• Bachelor's / Masters degree (or equivalent experience)
• Gaming experience (Payment, Game integration, KYC)
• Stripes framework experience is a plus
• Proven experience in a high traffic / high demand environment

What Makes Them Great

• Remote-friendly work environment with a competitive salary and benefits.
• Career growth opportunities in a dynamic, analytics-driven company.
• Impactful role where data directly shapes the future of online gaming & sports betting.
• Collaborative and innovative culture in a leading iGaming company.

HypeHR is excited to be a trusted partner with this company to find creative, driven talent ready to make an impact. If youre passionate about innovation and want to be part of an ever evolving, fast paced industry, this is your chance to join a company that celebrates creativity and growth. Apply now and take the next step in your career with a team dedicated to supporting your journey every step of the way!