*Senior Backend Java Engineer (API & Kafka) — 100% Remote

Senior Backend Java Engineer (API & Kafka)

Help build the next generation of technology solutions in the insurance sector through projects that encourage innovation, continuous learning, and meaningful collaboration. Join an environment where technology plays a key role in supporting business growth and transformation.

What is in it for you:

• Salaried: $70-75 per hour.

• Incorporated Business Rate: $80-85 per hour.

• 12-month contract.

• Remote work, 37.50 hours per week.

• Periodic weekend and after-hours work may be required to support project implementations and system upgrades.

• Possibility of on-call support may be required.

• Occasional travel between company locations may be required depending on work assignments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and participate in the design, development, deployment of Java REST web service APIs and microservices using Docker and Kubernetes.

• Ensure service designs follow approved architecture.

• Learn and incorporate emerging API technologies into our APIs.

• Build event driven services using Kafka

• Use and enhance our Dev Ops tools and processes for CD/CI, these tools include Jenkins, Artifactory, BitBucket, Gradle, Continuous Delivery Director, Ansible

• Mentor and support colleagues in their capabilities

• Identify defects in services, debug and provide effective solutions to resolve the defects.

• When required, support existing APIs built on older technologies e.g., Websphere, DB2, Java UI etc.

What you will need to succeed:

Required qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Computer Science.

• More than 5 years of development experience and progressive information technology experience, including full application development life cycle and systems integration experience.

• Strong working experience with Java APIs, REST, SOAP, Spring, JSON, Open API, Swagger, web services, and web hosting technologies.

• 1+ years of experience using DevOps tools, including Jenkins, Artifactory, BitBucket, Maven, CDD, and Ansible.

• 1+ years of experience with Kafka and/or Kafka Streams, including KSQL.

• Experience managing and coordinating team activities in a multi-site environment.

Required soft skills

• Customer-focused mindset.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze situations systematically and deliver effective, appropriately sized solutions in a timely manner.

• Strong organizational and planning skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes, Okta, AWS, and MongoDB.

• Experience with Group Retirement products and business domains.

• Working knowledge of Business Rule Management Systems such as IBM ODM.

• Experience with WebSphere, DB2, Java UI technologies including Swing and Spring MVC, and SonarQube for static code analysis.

• Exposure to Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) integration architectures and technologies.

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