Lead Java Backend Architect – Spring Boot & AWS

Lead Java Architect (Mid level)

Toronto - Hybrid

Hands on coding, need to clear coding test.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of robust, scalable, and maintainable backend systems, ensuring adherence to high and basic design principles
• Lead database architecture and optimization efforts, with a focus on performance and data integrity

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with U.S.-based banking clients, preferably within large financial institutions
• Strong hands‑on experience in migrating monolithic applications to microservices architecture
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms, with a strong preference for AWS
• Solid expertise in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience working in an onshore–offshore delivery model, with the ability to lead and drive offshore teams
• Flexible to work extended hours or overlap with offshore teams as required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Java development, with a strong focus on Spring Boot and backend architecture
• Strong understanding of cloud architectures, preferably with relevant certification (AWS).
• Expert knowledge of both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Proven track record in designing and implementing complex system integrations
• Strong background in test‑driven development and automated testing frameworks

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design and implement integration solutions, ensuring seamless data flow across systems
• Apply SRE principles to enhance system reliability, performance, and availability
• Utilize container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift to streamline deployment and orchestration of applications
• Leverage Spring Boot to develop microservices and backend applications, applying best practices and design patterns
• Design and implement RESTful APIs, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests
• Guide the creation of responsive and intuitive user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks, with a focus on React
• Write unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, or PowerMock, and ensure adherence to quality and security standards using tools like Sonar, Fortify, and Web Inspect
• Produce comprehensive documentation for each microservice, detailing architecture, design decisions, and implementation guidelines
• Participate in Agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Proactively identify and resolve bugs and performance issues in a timely manner
• Engage in database design and optimization for integration systems, ensuring efficient data management and retrieval

Skills

• Digital: Spring Boot: Core Java
• Experience Required: 10 & Above