Senior Backend Developer

About the role

Requirements: What you'll need

Skills, Knowledge, Experience, and Qualifications:

Backend Development (Java/ Spring Boot/ Spring/ Integration)

8–10+ years’ experience developing n-tier enterprise applications

experience with Spring Boot, Spring Framework

(Core, MVC, Security, Data, Batch)

Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs

Demonstrated expertise in application architecture, design patterns (MVC, Security, integration patterns), and performance optimization

Experience implementing and managing caching solutions using technologies such as Redis

Experience integrating with enterprise systems and service integration platforms or integration hubs

Proven ability to deliver secure, scalable, and production-ready backend solutions

Strong experience with unit testing and integration testing

Frontend (React / Angular)

Strong experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React and/or Angular

Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript (ES6+) for building web applications

Experience developing responsive, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces (AODA/WCAG awareness)

Proven ability to implement component-based architecture and reusable UI components

Experience integrating frontend applications with RESTful APIs and backend services

Understanding of frontend performance optimization, state management, and application scalability

Database & ORM

Strong experience with PostgreSQL and SQL, Azure Cosmos DB

Experience in schema design and normalization, query optimization and indexing and writing database functions (PL/pgSQL preferred)

Hands-on experience with ORM frameworks, JPA, Hibernate and MyBatis

Experience integrating ORM frameworks with backend services

Experience supporting data-driven applications

Cloud Platform (Azure)

Demonstrated experience with Azure services such as, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, and Azure Database for PostgreSQL etc.

Experience deploying and supporting cloud-native applications

Understanding of scalability, monitoring, and cloud security

Test Automation & Quality Engineering

Strong experience in test automation across unit, API, and end-to-end (E2E) testing

Hands-on experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit 5 and Mockito

Experience with frontend testing frameworks such as Jest

Experience implementing end-to-end testing using tools such as Playwright or Katalon

Experience with API testing automation and validation of RESTful services

Experience applying Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices

Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain automated test suites within CI/CD pipelines

Agile / Collaboration / Soft Skills

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Participation in, code reviews, design sessions

Proven ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines.

Mandatory Skills

10+ years’ experience in developing n-tier Enterprise applications

Expertise in application design, latest design patterns, deployment and troubleshooting

Expertise in JPA or Hibernate, and Spring Boot Framework

Proficient in database design and SQL development, with solid expertise in PostgreSQL, PL/pgSQL, Azure Cosmos DB

JavaScript / TypeScript frameworks such as React, Angular

Experience gathering and documenting requirements from business stakeholders

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Nice to Have Skills:

Experience building cloud-native, internet-facing applications

Agile development experience - Scrum, User Stories, CI, and test automation etc.

Experience with middleware, API gateways, or integration services

Experience leading design walkthroughs and technical discussions

Knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and WCAG standard

Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to contribute to technical leadership and quality assurance