Original job description
Job Title: Java Backend Developer
Location: Toronto, ON (4x onsite a week)
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Rate: CAD$50/HR INC
Interview Type: Face 2 Face (Onsite Interview Only)
What will you do?
Design and implement full-stack solutions across Python, Java/Kotlin, React, PostgreSQL, and Snowflake
Lead ETL pipeline development and optimization, ensuring data flows efficiently and reliably
Architect and build scalable backend services and modern frontend applications
Champion AI/LLM integration and prompt engineering best practices across the team
Drive adoption of best-in-class testing frameworks, DevOps practices, and SDLC discipline
Lead code reviews, establish engineering standards, and mentor junior engineers
Participate in security and architectural design reviews
Contribute to GitHub-based development workflows and CI/CD pipeline improvements
Troubleshoot production issues and drive reliability improvements
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
5+ years of software development experience across multiple languages/frameworks
Deep expertise in Java/Kotlin
Understanding in Python
Strong frontend skills with React and modern JavaScript
Database experience with PostgreSQL and Snowflake (or similar data warehouses)
Hands-on experience with ETL tools and data pipeline development
Proficiency with DevOps tools (GitHub, CI/CD, containerization)
Strong understanding of testing frameworks and SDLC best practices
Experience with API design and microservices architecture
Proven mentoring and leadership capabilities
Nice to Have
AI/LLM and prompt engineering experience
Security testing tools experience (Checkmarx, NexusIQ, or similar)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Disclaimer: AI tools may assist in the recruitment process; however, all hiring decisions are made by the recruitment team based on a comprehensive evaluation of candidates.
