Java Technical Lead

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

Job summary

Pacer Group in Toronto, Canada, is seeking a senior Java lead for a 12+ month contract with a hybrid work arrangement (2 days on-site per week). You will drive full-stack Java development, architecting microservices and REST APIs, while guiding delivery and code reviews for enterprise-scale applications.

The role demands 10+ years of experience, strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot, and hands-on work with Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Java application development with leadership experience.
• Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and SQL databases.
• Experience leading solution design, development, code reviews, and delivery of enterprise apps.
• Experience with Kafka/RabbitMQ, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on AWS cloud experience with distributed systems.
• Banking/Payments domain experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution design and technical delivery of enterprise applications.
• Oversee development teams and code reviews.
• Collaborate with architecture to ensure scalable solutions.
• Mentor engineers and ensure CI/CD best practices.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

SQL databases

Leadership

CI/CD

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Banking/Payments domain

Tools

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

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 131st, 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.

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