Senior Java Software Engineer

Intellect Design Arena Ltd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellect Design Arena Ltd in Ontario, Canada, is seeking a Java Tech Lead with a strong background in delivering scalable microservices and cloud-based applications. The successful candidate will lead development teams and work on design, development, and technical guidance for projects using Java, Spring, and cloud technologies.

This role involves ensuring applications meet industry standards and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Candidates should have 7-11 years of relevant experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 to 11 years of experience in software development with a strong focus on Java and microservices.
• Prior experience leading a development team of at least 2 to 3 engineers.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead a technical team of developers and provide guidance throughout the development lifecycle.
• Design, develop, and implement applications using Java and microservices architecture.
• Work on cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure including deployments and service integration.

Skills

Java

Microservices

Spring

Spring Boot

AWS

Azure

REST APIs

Kafka

Job description

We are seeking a strong Java Tech Lead with proven experience in delivering scalable microservices and cloud based applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading technical teams, designing high quality solutions, and driving end to end development across Java, Spring, cloud platforms, and modern integration technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a technical team of developers and provide guidance throughout the development lifecycle
• Design, develop, and implement applications using Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture
• Work on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP or PCF including deployments, infrastructure configuration, and cloud service integration
• Collaborate with cross functional teams, business stakeholders, and architects to deliver high quality solutions
• Ensure applications meet industry standards including PCI DSS, tokenization, and other security or compliance requirements
• Drive technical discussions, code reviews, and performance tuning
• Work closely with product owners and participate in Agile or Scrum ceremonies
• Analyze complex problems and provide effective technical solutions
• Maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and timely delivery

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 to 11 years of experience in software development with strong focus on Java and microservices
• Prior experience in leading a development team of at least 2 to 3 engineers
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, microservices, and REST APIs
• Hands on experience with AWS and Azure including cloud deployments and cloud native services
• Strong knowledge of SQL or Oracle databases
• Experience with Kafka and event driven architectures
• Deep understanding of the banking domain including core banking and retail banking
• Knowledge of compliance and security standards such as PCI DSS and tokenization
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client interaction skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies and project management tools

Note: The salary range provided is indicative. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s years of experience, role alignment, internal equity, and market data. We are committed to ensuring fair, competitive, and equitable compensation practices aligned with industry standards.