Java Backend Developer
- Toronto, ON, Canada
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Role: Java Backend Developer
Location: Toronto, ON – Hybrid
Duration: 6+ month contract
Job Description – Java Backend Developer
Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Java Backend Developer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems and APIs. The role involves collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality software solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain backend services using Java and related frameworks (Spring Boot, Hibernate).
- Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.
- Collaborate with front‑end developers, QA, and product teams.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code.
Requirements:
- Strong proficiency in Java (8+ or higher).
- Hands‑on experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and ORM frameworks.
- Knowledge of databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and Agile practices.
- Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java backend services, REST APIs, and microservices. Optimize performance, scalability, and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams and troubleshooting existing systems.
Requirements
Requires strong proficiency in Java 8 or higher and hands-on experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and ORM frameworks. Candidates should know relational or NoSQL databases and be familiar with CI/CD, Git, and Agile practices; cloud platform experience is a plus.
Skills
- Java
- Spring Boot
- Hibernate
- REST APIs
- Microservices
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- AWS
- Azure
- GCP
- CI/CD
- Git
- Agile
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
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- Software
- Technology
Keywords
- Java
- Spring Boot
- Hibernate
- REST APIs
- Microservices
- Backend Services
- Scalable Systems
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- AWS
- Azure
- GCP
- Cloud Platforms
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Git
- Version Control
- Agile
- ORM Frameworks
- Application Performance
- Scalability
- Security
- Debugging
- Troubleshooting
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Software Development