Java/J2EE & Microservices Developer/Lead - Remote

NTT DATA, Inc.; Toronto; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider is seeking a Java/J2EE & Microservices Developer/Lead to drive technical leadership and development of microservices-based applications in a remote capacity. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience in software development, strong knowledge in Java/J2EE, and a proven track record in team management. This role emphasizes collaboration, quality assurance, and effective stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in software development and delivery.
• 2+ years as a Java Technical Lead with team management responsibilities.
• 8+ years strong core Java and concurrency.
• 5+ years designing microservices architectures.
• 5+ years in API contract design and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Java/J2EE developers.
• Architect microservices and define seamless APIs.
• Implement DevOps best practices including CI/CD.
• Ensure application performance and security.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Microservices

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Kubernetes

Docker

Weblogic

DevOps

Relational Databases

Tools

Jenkins

Prometheus

Grafana

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Java/J2EE & Microservices Developer/Lead - Remote

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Company: NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Java/J2EE & Microservices Developer/Lead - Remote to join our team in Toronto, Ontario (CA-ON), Canada (CA).

Java/J2EE & Microservices Tech Lead

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Java/J2EE and Microservices Tech Lead to lead the development and support activities of enterprise-level applications. The candidate will lead a team of developers, ensure high-quality deliverables, and implement DevOps practices to streamline deployment and operational processes. The role involves technical leadership, hands‑on involvement in designing and developing scalable, resilient microservices architectures, ability to interact with clients to understand requirements, present solutions, and guide delivery.

Roles and Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Java/J2EE developers in designing, developing, and maintaining microservices-based applications.
• Provide technical guidance on architecture, best practices, coding standards, and code reviews.
• Architect microservices and define APIs for seamless integration.
• Ensure proper data management, fault tolerance, and scalability in microservices design.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployment processes.
• Implement DevOps best practices including version control, automated builds, automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment.
• Manage and monitor application performance, availability, and security.
• Use tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift to streamline development, testing, and deployment workflows.

Application Development

• Design and develop scalable, efficient, and secure microservices using Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, and related frameworks.
• Collaborate with product managers and business analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Guide the team for and review work packet estimation

Application Support and Maintenance

• Lead the application support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution to ensure high system reliability and availability.
• Maintain and improve existing legacy applications and participate in refactoring efforts.
• Establish and oversee monitoring solutions for batch job executions and application health, performance.
• Proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve issues related to batch processing and application performance.
• Implement alerting and reporting mechanisms to ensure timely responses to failures or performance degradation.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by analyzing system metrics, incident reports, and user feedback.
• Identify opportunities for process automation, performance optimization, and quality enhancements.
• Lead or contribute to technical workshops, training sessions, and updated documentation to foster ongoing skill development.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Interact with clients to understand requirements, present solutions, collaborate between client stakeholders and the team to resolve queries and issues, and guide the delivery.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders about project progress, technical challenges, and risk mitigation.
• Participate in project planning, estimation, and retrospectives.

Quality and Compliance

Enforce code quality and security standards through automated testing and code reviews. Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory policies.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 12+ years in software development and delivery.
• 2+ years as a Java Technical Lead (or equivalent lead/architect role) with team management responsibilities.
• 8+ years Java / J2EE: strong core Java, concurrency, JVM tuning, and J2EE concepts.
• 5+ years Spring Framework / Spring Boot / Microservices: designing and implementing microservices-based architectures.
• 5+ years REST APIs / API design: API contract design, versioning, and security best practices.
• 3+ years with Docker Containerization — building images and best practices for containers.
• 2+ years with Kubernetes container orchestration— deployment patterns, Helm, service discovery.
• 3+ years Weblogic hands‑on experience deploying and managing applications on Weblogic (preferred strong experience).
• 2+ years Frontend (Angular) ability to collaborate on frontend integration and review client‑side code.
• 5 Years Relational Databases - design, performance tuning, stored procedures (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• 3+ years DevOps / CI-CD - Jenkins, pipeline‑as‑code, automated builds, artifact management.
• 2+ years monitoring & observability, application and batch job monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, etc.).
• 2+ years batch jobs / scheduling — design and troubleshooting of batch processes and job orchestration.
• 3+ years application support practice — incident management, runbooks, SLAs.

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About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise‑scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start‑up partners.NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us .

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