Intermediate Java Engineer

TEKsystems; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems in Ontario is seeking a Senior/Intermediate Java Backend Engineer to join an automotive client building cloud-based platforms that process real‑time diagnostics and analytics for millions of connected vehicles. You will design and scale backend services, microservices, and REST APIs in a distributed, high‑throughput environment.

This hybrid contract role is based in Oakville, Waterloo or Ottawa, Ontario, with 4 days on site.

Qualifications

• 3.5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience with Java development (Java 8+; Java 17 preferred).
• Experience building RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and writing SQL queries.
• Experience working with relational databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance Java-based microservices and REST APIs.
• Build highly scalable backend systems that process large volumes of connected vehicle data.
• Develop and maintain cloud-native applications and distributed systems.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Software Engineering, Product, and Data teams.
• Design and optimize relational database schemas and complex SQL queries.
• Participate in technical design discussions and architectural decisions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production and performance issues.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of large-scale cloud platforms.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

SQL

Cloud Platforms

Kubernetes

Docker

Distributed Systems

DevOps

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

Senior / Intermediate Java Backend Engineer

Automotive Client

Locations: Oakville, ON | Waterloo, ON | Ottawa, ON - any location

Work Model: Hybrid (4 days onsite)

Start Date: December

About the Opportunity

Our Automotive Client is seeking a Senior or Intermediate Java Backend Engineer to join a team responsible for building cloud-based platforms that support real‑time diagnostics and software intelligence across millions of connected vehicles.

This role offers the opportunity to work on highly scalable backend systems that process large volumes of data and provide critical insights used to improve vehicle performance, software quality, and customer experience. If you're passionate about backend engineering, distributed systems, cloud technologies, and solving complex technical challenges at scale, this is an opportunity to contribute to innovative, high‑impact platforms with long‑term strategic importance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance Java‑based microservices and REST APIs.

• Build highly scalable backend systems that process large volumes of connected vehicle data.

• Develop and maintain cloud‑native applications and distributed systems.

• Collaborate with DevOps, Software Engineering, Product, and Data teams.

• Design and optimize relational database schemas and complex SQL queries.

• Participate in technical design discussions and architectural decisions.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production and performance issues.

• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of large‑scale cloud platforms.

Required Qualifications

• 3.5+ years of professional software development experience.

• Strong experience with Java development (Java 8+ required; Java 17 preferred).

• Experience building RESTful APIs and backend services.

• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.

• Hands‑on experience with Spring Boot.

• Experience designing and writing SQL queries.

• Experience working with relational databases such as:

• SQL Server

• Oracle

• PostgreSQL

• MySQL

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to clearly articulate technical decisions, architecture, and problem‑solving approaches.

Technology EnvironmentCore Technologies

• Java 17

• Spring Boot

• RESTful APIs

• Microservices Architecture

• SQL Databases

• Cloud Platforms

• JavaScript / HTML

Cloud & Platform Technologies

• Kubernetes

• Docker

• DevOps Tooling

• Distributed Systems

• Authentication & Security Frameworks

Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications

• Angular

• Elasticsearch

• Logstash

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• AWS

• Azure

• OpenShift

• Kubernetes administration and usage

• Docker and containerized environments

• OAuth2

• Single Sign‑On (SSO)

• ADFS

• Hybrid cloud security concepts

• mTLS

• IP Whitelisting

Preferred Background

• Modern container platforms and Kubernetes environments

• Authentication and authorization frameworks

• Cloud‑native architecture

• Network security protocols

• Large‑scale software debugging and troubleshooting

• System internals, compilers, linkers, or runtime environments

Why Join?Meaningful Impact

Contribute to platforms that support engineering, software, product, and data teams while influencing decisions that affect millions of connected vehicles.

Technical Challenge

Work on large‑scale distributed systems, cloud‑native applications, event‑driven architectures, and highly scalable backend services.

Long‑Term Opportunity

Join a well‑funded organization investing heavily in connected vehicle technologies and long‑term innovation.

Strong Engineering Culture

Be part of a team that values software engineering excellence, collaboration, architecture, and thoughtful problem‑solving.

Keywords: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Kubernetes, Docker, Cloud, Azure, AWS, GCP, OpenShift, Distributed Systems, Elasticsearch.Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Waterloo, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Waterloo, ON.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Waterloo,ON.

À propos de TEKsystems et TEKsystems Global Services

Nous sommes un fournisseur de services aux entreprises et de technologies. Nous accélérons la transformation de nos clients. Notre compétence en stratégie, conception, exécution et opérations libère la valeur de lentreprise par un éventail de solutions. Nous sommes une équipe de 80 000 personnes qui collaborent avec plus de 60 000 clients, notamment 80 % du Fortune 500 en Amérique du Nord, Europe et Asie, qui collaborent avec nous dans le cadre de nos capacités full‑stack et notre rythme. Nous sommes des penseurs stratégiques, des collaborateurs pratiques qui aident les clients à exploiter le changement et maîtriser le dynamisme de la technologie. Nous bâtissons le futur en livrant les résultats et en créant un impact positif dans nos communautés mondiales. TEKsystems et TEKsystems Global Services sont des entreprises dAllegis Group. Découvrez dautres informations à TEKsystems.com.

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About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe, and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full‑stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

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