Java Technical Lead

Pacer Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 76,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Pacer Group in Toronto, Canada, is seeking an experienced Java enterprise developer for a 12+ month contract with hybrid work (2 days onsite per week). The role requires 10+ years of hands-on Java application development and leadership, with Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, and cloud familiarity.

The candidate should have deep experience with Kafka/RabbitMQ, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and AWS. Banking/payments domain experience is a plus. Apply by Aug 15th, 2026.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Java application development with proven experience leading development teams.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and SQL databases.
• Lead solution design, development, code reviews, and technical delivery of enterprise applications.
• Experience with Kafka/RabbitMQ, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud platforms and distributed systems.
• Preferred: Experience in Banking, Cards, or Payments domain and strong understanding of design patterns and system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution design, development, code reviews, and technical delivery of enterprise applications.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

SQL databases

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS Cloud

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Kafka

RabbitMQ

AWS

Job description

Work Arrangement: Hybrid(2 days onsite in a week)

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 12+ Months

Domain: BFSI

Experience: 10+ Years

Rate: CAD$55-60/hr

Application Deadline: Aug 15th, 2026

SKILLS REQUIRED

• 10+ years of experience in Java application development with proven experience leading development teams.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and SQL databases.
• Lead solution design, development, code reviews, and technical delivery of enterprise applications.
• Experience with Kafka/RabbitMQ, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud platforms and distributed systems.
• Preferred: Experience in Banking, Cards, or Payments domain and strong understanding of design patterns and system architecture.

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

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