Senior Java Backend Engineer — AI-Driven APIs & Cloud

Thomson Reuters; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media and technology company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to design and build robust backend services for modern applications. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Java development, expertise in frameworks like Spring and Hibernate, and a strong understanding of RESTful APIs and SQL databases. This role offers a hybrid work model and industry-competitive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for a dedicated software engineer.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Model

Flexible vacation

Mental Health Days

Career Development programs

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in Java backend development for enterprise applications.
• Strong expertise in frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, SOAP, and service-oriented architectures.
• Proficiency in SQL and relational databases; exposure to NoSQL is a plus.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement backend services and APIs for Angular applications.
• Develop and refactor existing products, providing enhancements.
• Perform unit, integration, and performance testing.
• Guide the team in adopting AI-powered tools for development.

Skills

Java

J2EE

Spring

Hibernate

RESTful APIs

SQL

CI/CD

AWS

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Gradle

Maven

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A global media and technology company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to design and build robust backend services for modern applications. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Java development, expertise in frameworks like Spring and Hibernate, and a strong understanding of RESTful APIs and SQL databases. This role offers a hybrid work model and industry-competitive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for a dedicated software engineer.