Senior Back End Software Engineer

Exadel Inc; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global tech company is seeking an experienced backend developer to design and enhance services using Java and Spring Boot. The role includes building and maintaining REST APIs and databases while collaborating with business users. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience and strong communication skills. Flexibility for in-office, hybrid, or remote work options is offered, along with various benefits.

Benefits

International projects

In-office, hybrid, or remote flexibility

Medical healthcare

Recognition program

Ongoing learning & reimbursement

Team events & local benefits

Sports compensation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience with Java + Spring Boot.
• Strong experience building APIs and backend services.
• Hands-on experience with databases such as Postgres, MS SQL, and MongoDB.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort interacting directly with business stakeholders.
• Ability to work without Business Analysts.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and maintain REST APIs and distributed backend components.
• Collaborate directly with business users and traders to refine requirements.
• Lead and mentor junior developers.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

API development

Postgres

MS SQL

MongoDB

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Mentoring

Tools

NodeJS

TypeScript

React

Job description

We’re an AI-first global tech company with 25+ years of engineering leadership, 2,000+ team members, and 500+ active projects powering Fortune 500 clients, including HBO, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks.

From AI platforms to digital transformation, we partner with enterprise leaders to build what’s next.

What powers it all? Our people are ambitious, collaborative, and constantly evolving.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and enhance backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and maintain REST APIs and distributed backend components
• Work with relational and document databases (Postgres, MS SQL, MongoDB)
• Collaborate directly with business users and traders to refine requirements and shape solutions
• Lead and mentor junior developers, contributing to overall engineering quality
• Work within a product-focused, fast-paced environment with high ownership expectations
• Contribute to platform development in the Precious Metals & FICC Operations domain

What You Bring

• 5+ years of backend development experience with Java + Spring Boot
• Strong experience building APIs and backend services
• Hands‑on experience with databases such as Postgres, MS SQL, and MongoDB
• Excellent communication skills and comfort interacting directly with business stakeholders
• Ability to work without Business Analysts (direct‑to‑business model)
• Strong problem‑solving, leadership, and mentoring skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, product‑first engineering culture

Nice to Have

• Experience with NodeJS + TypeScript
• Exposure to React or general full‑stack awareness
• Background in Capital Markets, FICC, or Commodities engineering environments

Legal & Hiring Information

• Exadel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion across minority, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and more
• Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
• Please note: this job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs

Your Benefits at Exadel

Exadel benefits vary by location and contract type. Your recruiter will fill you in on the details.

• International projects
• In‑office, hybrid, or remote flexibility
• Medical healthcare
• Recognition program
• Ongoing learning & reimbursement
• Team events & local benefits
• Sports compensation

We lead with trust, respect, and purpose. We believe in open dialogue, creative freedom, and mentorship that helps you grow, lead, and make a real difference. Ours is a culture where ideas are challenged, voices are heard, and your impact matters.