Technical Lead - Java

Avanciers is a premier IT Staffing/Consulting organization and we are currently recruiting for a contract role for one of our premier client in Canada for Technical Lead - Java.

Role: Technical Lead - Java

Location: Toronto, ON

Duration: 6+ Month Contract

Compensation Range: CAD60/hr – CAD65/hr

This is an active job and application deadline is October 30, 2026

(This posting may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found)

Job Description:

Mandatory Skills: Banking experience must, Java, Microservices, Event Processing, SQL Microservices, AKS. Databricks is nice to have but not required

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect with strong expertise in designing and delivering scalable enterprise applications using Java, Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, SQL, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). The ideal candidate will drive architecture decisions, define technical solutions, and lead development teams in building high-performance, cloud-native applications.

This role requires hands-on architectural leadership, strong design skills, and experience implementing distributed systems within large-scale enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end architecture for enterprise applications and integration platforms.

• Design scalable and resilient Microservices-based architectures.

• Lead technical design discussions and architectural governance.

• Design and implement event-driven solutions using messaging and streaming platforms.

• Architect containerized solutions using AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service).

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams.

• Establish API standards, integration patterns, and best practices.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, QA teams, and infrastructure teams.

• Ensure applications meet performance, scalability, security, and reliability requirements.

• Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical risk assessments.

• Support CI/CD implementation and cloud modernization initiatives.

Experience Required

• 10–14 years of overall IT experience.

• 5+ years in Architecture, Technical Lead, or Design Lead roles.

• Strong experience in enterprise application architecture and cloud migration initiatives.

• Proven experience delivering large-scale distributed systems and Microservices solutions.

Key Competencies

• Solution Architecture & Design Leadership

• Technical Decision Making

• Stakeholder Management

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure

• We use AI-enabled tools to assist in screening applications based on job-related criteria.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Avanciers Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Important Information for Applicants

• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
• Proof of qualifications may be requested
• Background checks may be conducted as part of the hiring process
• Avanciers Incorporated does not use Canadian Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) during the application process

Avanciers Incorporated thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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