Sr. Java Developer - 2812

Duration: 6 months (high possibility of extension)

Location: Hybrid (3 days a week in the Markham office, subject to change)

Actual Role Title: Senior Java Technical Lead - Data Adaptor

We are looking for a Senior Java Technical Lead to spearhead the design and implementation of modern, cloud-native solutions. This role involves working with

enterprise-scale applications in the insurance sector, leveraging Spring Boot, AWS, and microservices to drive innovation and efficiency. The successful candidate will guide technical teams, optimize performance, and ensure compliance in a highly regulated environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the architecture and delivery of microservices built on Spring Boot.

• Oversee migration from legacy SOAP to RESTful APIs, ensuring smooth transitions and reduced system complexity.

• Deploy and manage services on AWS cloud (ECS, RDS, S3, Batch, Step Functions) with a focus on scalability and cost-efficiency.

• Champion DevOps practices, implementing CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments with Docker and Jenkins.

• Enhance system reliability through monitoring, logging, and performance tuning.

• Collaborate with product owners, QA, and business analysts to translate requirements into robust solutions.

• Provide mentorship and code reviews to ensure technical excellence across the team.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in Java development, with a strong background in enterprise scale systems.

• Hands-on expertise with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Hibernate, JPA.

• Experience deploying, monitoring, and scaling applications in the AWS ecosystem.

• Strong skills in API design, service integration, and data modeling.

• Familiarity with databases (Oracle, MS-SQL, NoSQL) and optimization strategies.

• Proficiency with build and automation tools (Maven, Jenkins, Git).

• Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and microservice orchestration.

• Strong collaboration skills; ability to lead teams in Agile/Scrum environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in insurance or financial services technology.

• Exposure to document management systems and integrations with third-party vendors (e.g., DocuSign, Symcor).

• Knowledge of monitoring tools (AppDynamics, Sitescope) and documentation standards (Swagger, WSDL).

• Certifications in Java SE 11, AWS, or Guidewire are a plus.