Senior Backend Developer

Yochana; Brampton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Yochana in Brampton, ON is seeking a Java Backend Senior Developer to design and implement scalable backend services using Spring Boot and Java versions 8 to 21. This onsite role requires hands-on development and strong microservices experience.

You will build REST and SOAP APIs, create persistence with Spring Data JPA/Hibernate, containerize with Docker, deploy to Kubernetes, and automate builds with Azure DevOps. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 6–12 years of Java backend development experience.
• Hands-on backend with Spring Boot expertise.
• Experience with scalable microservices architecture.
• Experience with REST and SOAP APIs.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor teams.
• Passion for clean, scalable code.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services using Spring Boot and Java 8–21.
• Build data persistence layers with Spring Data JPA and Hibernate.
• Containerize applications with Docker and deploy to Kubernetes.
• Automate builds with Azure DevOps and secure APIs with OAuth/JWT/TLS.
• Utilize Redis for performance optimization and implement async processing.
• Collaborate with frontend QA DevOps teams in an Agile Scrum environment.
• Lead initiatives and conduct regular code reviews.
• Identify improvements and communicate effectively with various groups.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Backend development

Microservices

REST APIs

SOAP APIs

AI-assisted tools

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Redis

OAuth

JWT

TLS

Azure Blob Storage

Managed Identity

Spring Data JPA

Hibernate

Job description

Type of hiring – Fulltime/Subcon

Location – Brampton, ON (Onsite)

Job Description:

Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• We are seeking a proficient 6 to 12 Years of Java Backend Senior Developer in Java Spring Boot
• The role requires hands-on backend development expertise a strong understanding of scalable microservices architecture
• Responsibilities include designing and developing backend services using Spring Boot and Java versions 8 to 21
• Must to have experience in utilizing AI‑assisted development tools (Co-pilot or cursor).
• The role involves creating maintainable REST and SOAP APIs extending and following clean code practices SOLID principles and domain driven design.
• The developer will build data persistence layers using Spring Data JPA Hibernate..
• Additional duties include containerizing applications with Docker deploying to Kubernetes automating builds with Azure DevOps securing APIs using OAuth JWT and TLS implementing access control optimizing performance with Redis and async processing and using Azure services like Blob Storage and Managed Identity.
• The candidate will collaborate with frontend QA and DevOps teams in an Agile Scrum environment.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ambitious with an ability to take initiative
• You should be passionate about quality and writing clean, reusable, readable code that scales and performs well

Accountabilities:

• Routinely advise on-site or vendor developers/implementation teams on coding, design, and testing/debugging standards
• Understand and help refine un-stated requirements
• Routinely deal with and resolve difficult technical issues
• Aid in the development of architectural framework and design
• Be responsible for the quality of deliverables via sign-off and problem tickets
• Evaluate and introduce new tools and techniques to the development team
• Manage technical issues and the work of other developers
• Act as liaison with various groups including architecture, vendors, and other project teams
• Assume technical leadership role on projects
• Exercise leadership through superior technical and domain knowledge
• Conduct regular code reviews
• Proactively identify areas for improvement, seek solutions and make recommendations
• Lead initiatives & acts as a change agent (embraces change and helps other to embrace it)
• Listen actively & suspend judgment
• Foster a spirit of creative collaboration by giving team members a common focus
• Help establish and maintain quality software architecture and implementation design for products
• Provide support to the entire project team in order to deliver