Senior Backend Java Engineer - Hybrid Microservices & Kafka

Cognizant; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services company is seeking a Senior Backend Java Developer in Calgary, Alberta. You will design and implement scalable backend systems, develop RESTful APIs, and provide mentorship to team members. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of Java experience, strong expertise in Spring Boot, and knowledge of Kafka and Oracle databases. This hybrid position allows flexibility with three days a week required onsite in Calgary.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of solid Java experience.
• Strong experience in Core Java and multithreading.
• Hands-on with Spring Boot and RESTful web services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable microservices architectures.
• Develop and maintain backend applications using Spring Boot.
• Integrate Kafka for real-time streaming.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Oracle databases

Kafka

PL/SQL

Object-oriented design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

A leading technology services company is seeking a Senior Backend Java Developer in Calgary, Alberta. You will design and implement scalable backend systems, develop RESTful APIs, and provide mentorship to team members. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of Java experience, strong expertise in Spring Boot, and knowledge of Kafka and Oracle databases. This hybrid position allows flexibility with three days a week required onsite in Calgary.