Lead Software Engineer (Java)

Zafin; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Annual bonus potential

Generous paid time off

Paid volunteering days

Wellness benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Zafin, a Toronto‑based AI platform company, seeks a Lead Technical Consultant to design and deliver enterprise software. You’ll blend software engineering, delivery, and customer advocacy across core banking integrations and modern SaaS architectures.

Bring hands-on engineering experience, deep Java ecosystem knowledge, and strong client engagement skills to drive successful implementations and ongoing platform evolution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, Technical Consultant, or Customer Engineer.
• Proven ability to deliver end-to-end software or integration solutions using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Kafka, and PostgreSQL.
• Experience in SaaS or banking technology implementations.
• Experience in Agile delivery environments (Scrum, TDD/BDD).
• Client-facing experience managing technical discussions and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and implement enterprise-grade software solutions aligned with customer and platform requirements.
• Develop structured, testable code across application and integration layers.
• Lead technical tasks from requirements gathering through deployment.
• Troubleshoot issues and collaborate with teams to resolve them efficiently.
• Act as trusted technical advisor to clients throughout implementation.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Apache Kafka

PostgreSQL

Cloud: Azure

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

Job description

Zafin is an AI platform company helping regulated institutions modernize how critical work is designed, governed, and delivered. Our technology enables organizations to move faster while maintaining the governance, accountability, and control required in highly regulated environments.

Our portfolio includes Zafin AIOS, an agent orchestration platform for governed AI work; the Zafin Banking Platform, which helps banks modernize product, pricing, offers, billing, loyalty, and relationship management; and Zafin IO, an integration platform that connects data, systems, and workflows across complex enterprise environments.

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Zafin partners with leading financial institutions across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. As AI transforms the future of financial services, we're building the platforms that help regulated organizations adopt AI responsibly and at scale.

What is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Senior Product Architect, the technical lead will provide solutions to technical issues and will be responsible for meeting development schedules and ensuring the delivered solution meets the technical specifications and design requirements.
As a Lead Technical Consultant, you combine deep technical expertise with strong client engagement skills.
You understand the complexities of enterprise banking environments - from core systems and data integrations to modern SaaS architectures.
You will bring hands‑on engineering experience and customer empathy to every engagement.
This role blends software engineering, delivery, and customer advocacy.

What Will You Do?

1. Solution Implementation and Delivery Excellence

• Able to design, build, and implement enterprise-grade software solutions aligned with customer and platform requirements.
• Able to develop well-structured, testable, and efficient code across application and integration layers (Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Kafka, PostgreSQL).
• Ensure solution quality through rigorous testing, peer reviews, and adherence to coding standards.
• Lead technical tasks from requirements gathering through deployment.
• Troubleshoot implementation issues and collaborate with teams to resolve them efficiently.

2. Customer Engagement and Technical Partnership

• Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Translate business objectives into technical designs and configuration approaches.
• Conduct technical workshops, design reviews, and demonstrations to build client confidence.
• Support delivery and ensure a seamless transition from implementation to production.
• Maintain ongoing engagement with customer technology teams to support solution stability and evolution.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration and Enablement

• Collaborate with product engineering, architecture, and delivery teams to align implementations with Zafin’s platform strategy and standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying reusable patterns and best practices.
• Participate in knowledge‑sharing sessions and communities of practice to strengthen team capabilities.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers or consultants.

4. Operational Support and Quality Assurance

• Assist in post-implementation support and troubleshooting, ensuring system reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor production performance and coordinate with operations teams to ensure uptime and data integrity.

What Do You Need to Succeed?

• Strong understanding of software development life cycle, integration patterns, and modern API architectures.
• Knowledge of cloud concepts (Azure preferred), CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with banking systems and data integration frameworks in enterprise financial services environments.
• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, Technical Consultant, or Customer Engineer, preferably in SaaS or banking technology implementations.
• Proven ability to deliver end‑to‑end software or integration solutions using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Apache Kafka, and PostgreSQL.
• Demonstrated client‑facing experience managing technical discussions, requirements, and expectations.
• Experience in Agile delivery environments (Scrum, TDD/BDD).
• Experience troubleshooting complex, distributed systems in production environments.
• Application development experience in large enterprise or hybrid cloud environments.

What’s in it for you

• competitive salaries
• annual bonus potential
• generous paid time off
• paid volunteering days
• wellness benefits
• robust opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

Zafin welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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