Java Developer

Apex Systems; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex seeks a Senior Java Backend Developer to join a high-performing Agile team in Toronto, with partial remote options. You will own backend design, development, and integration efforts for enterprise-scale applications, delivering RESTful services and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.

Strong Java and Spring expertise, plus problem-solving skills, are essential for this hands-on role.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on Java development experience.
• Java 11+ and Spring Framework / Spring Boot.
• REST API development experience.
• Familiarity with SOAP-based services.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with large-scale enterprise applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and support enterprise backend applications.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Develop new functionality while enhancing and maintaining existing applications.
• Build and support RESTful APIs and integrations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and sprint-based delivery.
• Perform code reviews and contribute to application design discussions.
• Support CI/CD processes and deployment activities.
• Collaborate with developers, QA teams, architects, and business stakeholders.
• Ensure quality, security, and compliance standards are maintained.

Skills

Java backend development

Spring Framework / Spring Boot

REST API development

Agile/Scrum

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Jenkins

CI/CD tooling

SOAP

Azure

Job description

Job Information

Job#: 3058787

Job Description

Java Developer

6-month contract- possibility of extension

Location: Toronto, ON (Partial Remote) 2 days on site

Client: Banking

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to join a high-performing Agile development team supporting enterprise-scale applications and initiatives. This role is focused entirely on backend development, offering the opportunity to contribute immediately to active projects. The successful candidate will be a hands-on developer with strong Java expertise, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and support enterprise backend applications.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Develop new functionality while enhancing and maintaining existing applications.
• Build and support RESTful APIs and integrations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and sprint-based delivery.
• Perform code reviews and contribute to application design discussions.
• Support CI/CD processes and deployment activities.
• Collaborate closely with developers, QA teams, architects, and business stakeholders.
• Ensure quality, security, and compliance standards are maintained.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on Java development experience.
• Strong experience with modern Java versions (Java 11+).
• Extensive experience with Spring Framework / Spring Boot.
• Experience developing and supporting REST APIs.
• Familiarity with SOAP-based services.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure cloud experience.
• Experience with Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of DevOps practices.
• Experience providing QA support and defect resolution.
• Experience working within financial services or highly regulated environments.
• Experience deploying and supporting applications in cloud-hosted environments.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is an active, hands-on developer who is currently coding on a daily basis and has strong experience building and supporting enterprise Java applications. Candidates should be comfortable working within Agile teams, solving complex technical challenges, and communicating technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

About Everforth Apex

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.

© 2026 Everforth, Inc. All rights reserved.

Everforth Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of Everforth, Inc.

4400 Cox Road, Suite 200, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

NYSE: EFOR

Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address).

UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.