Senior Java Developer

EPAM Systems; Canada; Remote; CAD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Healthcare with Prescription

Dental and Vision

Healthcare Spending Account

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Telehealth

Short-term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

RRSP with Company match

Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave Top‑

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Critical Illness Insurance

Employee Discounts

LinkedIn learning access

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Canada seeks a hands-on Senior Java Developer with 8+ years of experience to drive backend architecture and develop a Dynamic Portfolios platform for Wealth Management. You will design secure REST APIs and event-driven microservices using Java and Apache Kafka, while mentoring juniors and upholding CI/CD standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration in Scrum, modern tooling, GenAI-assisted development, and delivering high-quality software for clients across financial services.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Extensive hands-on experience with Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, Apache Kafka, Microservices, and REST APIs.
• Strong understanding of full-stack application design, data modeling, DevOps pipelines (CI/CD), and QA practices.
• Practical experience with GenAI-assisted development tools to optimize engineering productivity.
• Prior experience in Financial Services or Wealth Management is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain secure, high-performance backend applications, microservices, and REST APIs.
• Provide technical guidance to junior developers, driving engineering best practices, conducting code reviews, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Design and build event-driven microservices utilizing Apache Kafka to support real-time data streaming and processing.
• Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives; contribute to technical planning and effort estimations.
• Ensure robust testing practices (unit testing, integration testing) and seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines to maintain high standards of code quality and release reliability.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, product owners, and key stakeholders to align technical solutions with business capabilities.
• Learn and support existing applications and legacy codebases, migrating or refactoring them into modern architectures where necessary.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

Spring Data JPA

Apache Kafka

Microservices

REST APIs

CI/CD

GenAI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

GenAI-assisted development tools

Job description

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Java Developer with 8+ years of experience to drive the backend architecture and development of a key Dynamic Portfolios platform for a leading Wealth Management firm. In this role, you will contribute to a Scrum team, design secure REST APIs and event-driven microservices using Java and Apache Kafka, and support junior engineers while maintaining a strong focus on engineering excellence, CI/CD, and modern development tools (including GenAI-assisted workflows).Req# 1081187281The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill an existing vacancy for a new position.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, enhance, and maintain secure, high-performance backend applications, microservices, and REST APIsProvide technical guidance to junior developers, driving engineering best practices, conducting code reviews, and fostering a collaborative team environmentDesign and build event-driven microservices utilizing Apache Kafka to support real-time data streaming and processingActively participate in Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives; contribute to technical planning and effort estimationsEnsure robust testing practices (unit testing, integration testing) and seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines to maintain high standards of code quality and release reliabilityCollaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, product owners, and key stakeholders to align technical solutions with business capabilitiesLearn and support existing applications and legacy codebases, migrating or refactoring them into modern architectures where necessaryRequirements8+ years of professional software development experienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (Master's preferred)Extensive hands-on experience with Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, Apache Kafka, Microservices, and REST APIsStrong understanding of full-stack application design, data modeling, DevOps pipelines (CI/CD), and QA practicesPractical experience with GenAI-assisted development tools to optimize engineering productivityPrior experience in Financial Services or Wealth Management is highly preferredExcellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills, with the ability to support junior developers and participate in agile scrum ceremoniesHighly organized, detail-oriented, and structured approach to problem-solving, with the ability to work effectively in ambiguous environmentsWe offerExtended Healthcare with Prescription Drugs, Dental and Vision, and Healthcare Spending Account (Company Paid)Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Paid)Employee Assistance Program (Company Paid)Telehealth (Company Paid)Short-term Disability (Company Paid)Long-Term DisabilityPaid Time Off (including vacation and sick days)Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with Company matchMaternity/Parental/Adoption Leave Top-upEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramCritical Illness InsuranceEmployee DiscountsUnlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutionsEPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAMThis posting includes a salary range EPAM Canada would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, training, the demand for the role, skillset, and overall business and local labour market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: CA$95,000-CA$135,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.EPAM Canada welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Please contact WFA Human Resource CA [e-mail] if you have questions in this regard, or if you require an accommodation to complete the application process. Click here to review EPAM’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Accessibility Policies and Multi-Year Access.An artificial intelligence system is software that is developed with one or more techniques that can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, using algorithmic information processing, generate outputs such as content, predictions, recommendations, or decisions with varying levels of autonomy (“AI”). Tasks that humans have traditionally done by thinking and reasoning are increasingly being done by, or with the help of, AI to help create efficiencies.EPAM may use AI during the recruitment process, in connection with collecting or processing your personal data. Some (non-exhaustive) examples of tasks that EPAM may use AI for include conducting initial screening, creating transcripts of interviews, and assessing applications/CVs against defined job description criteria to make suggestions to the individuals evaluating your candidacy.Your personal data and the results of any processing are not shared with AI applications outside of EPAM infrastructure. While EPAM may use AI to help create efficiencies during the recruitment process, EPAM does not use AI to make hiring decisions, which is done by EPAM Talent Acquisition and management.