Java Consultant Canada

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  Location
  Toronto, Canada
  
  

  
  


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  Type
  Contract
  

  
  

About the Role

My client is seeking a seasoned Back-End Java Engineer with deep expertise in Spring Boot, Kafka, and Unix to support our technology team on a 6+ month contract. This role is fully remote within Canada and will focus on designing and implementing resilient, scalable back-end solutions in a highly regulated, fast-paced financial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable back-end systems and microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
  
• Integrate Kafka for real-time data streaming and asynchronous messaging to support mission-critical services.
  
• Utilize Unix for environment management, scripting, and deployment tasks.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, architect solutions, and deliver high-quality code.
  
• Ensure compliance with security standards and financial regulations, prioritizing data integrity and confidentiality.
  
• Write efficient, reusable, and secure code, and perform thorough testing to maintain high reliability.
  
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and team meetings to foster knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
  

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in back-end software development with a focus on Java.
  
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Spring Boot.
  
• 3+ years of experience in the financial services industry, with a strong understanding of financial regulations and data privacy standards.
  
• Expertise with Kafka for building reliable, real-time data pipelines.
  
• Solid experience with Unix/Linux environments, including shell scripting, job scheduling, and system maintenance.
  
• Familiarity with microservices architecture, API design (RESTful/GraphQL), and distributed systems.
  
• Strong knowledge of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
  
• Proficient in using version control (Git) and CI/CD tools.
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure).
  
• Familiarity with Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
  
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging frameworks (e.g., ELK stack, Prometheus).
  
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and experience with tools like JIRA or Confluence.
  

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