Principal Software Engineer – Java, AWS, AI & Databricks
About the role
Position: Principal Software Engineer – Java, AWS, AI & Databricks
Location: Toronto, Vancouver Canada Hybrid Duration: Long Term Contract
Domain (Industry)
Cards & Payments Mandatory skills* Java Backend- Spring Boot, Microservices, Oracle or similar databases Data science / engineering- Python, Databricks Cloud- AWS (primary) Edge- Edge workers, CDN-layer compute Languages- Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python AI/Data platform- Databricks, ML model registry Dev tooling- GitHub Copilot, AI-assisted workflows Job Description* Experience- 10+ years building production distributed systems AI-assisted development- Demonstrated proficiency with AI dev tools (GitHub Copilot, LLM-powered workflows, agentic coding assistants) - this is a key differentiator for how this team operates Greenfield builder- Track record of taking systems from 0 ® 1; comfortable with undefined requirements and rapid iteration Architecture- Ability to own and communicate system design decisions across teams; translate ambiguous product goals into technical plans Pace & ambiguity - Thrives in startup-like environments - fast tempo, evolving scope, small team with outsized ownership Desired skills* Identity, trust, or security domain experience (JWT/JWS, PKI, OAuth 2.0, bot detection, token verification) Databricks or similar AI/data platform experience Experience with observability at scale (distributed tracing, structured logging, dashboards) Prior work on multi-party integration layers or network/platform services Open-source contributions or community involvement
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About BURGEON IT SERVICES
Burgeon is a provider of technical and IT staff augmentation solutions. We are in business to help you maintain your competitive advantage by cost-effectively delivering highly skilled consultants when and how you need them most.
Burgeon is located in USA, AUSTRALIA & INDIA.
Burgeon offers Contract, Contract-to-Hire, Direct Hire and Payroll Services to companies of all sizes.
Burgeon understands the reaction time required to consistently provide companies with the technical resources necessary for growth. Burgeon places heavy emphasis on internal hiring, database technology integration, ongoing internal training and customer service. Our goal is to build a working relationship with you that is mutually beneficial. As a result, we are highly motivated to consistently deliver the best consultants and the best customer service available.
Burgeon has earned a reputation amongst companies and consultants as being fair dealing and highly customer service oriented. We invite you to experience the difference working with Burgeon can make.
Our Culture
Burgeon has a unique culture and a very distinct, progressive, and professional attitude. We are results driven and passionate about matching the right people with the right companies. We take pride in providing quality consultants to reputable clients in order to ensure a mutually beneficial relationship. We fully understand the competitiveness of our business and rely on each other to maintain an adaptable, professional atmosphere. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment focused on goal setting and accomplishing those goals.
Vision
To provide the highest quality IT resources for small, medium, and Fortune 500 companies.
Mission
At Burgeon we are passionate about matching great people with great companies.
Values
Achieving our mission requires intelligent, energetic and committed people who possess:
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Principal Software Engineer – Java, AWS, AI & Databricks
About the role
Position: Principal Software Engineer – Java, AWS, AI & Databricks
Location: Toronto, Vancouver Canada Hybrid Duration: Long Term Contract
Domain (Industry)
Cards & Payments Mandatory skills* Java Backend- Spring Boot, Microservices, Oracle or similar databases Data science / engineering- Python, Databricks Cloud- AWS (primary) Edge- Edge workers, CDN-layer compute Languages- Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python AI/Data platform- Databricks, ML model registry Dev tooling- GitHub Copilot, AI-assisted workflows Job Description* Experience- 10+ years building production distributed systems AI-assisted development- Demonstrated proficiency with AI dev tools (GitHub Copilot, LLM-powered workflows, agentic coding assistants) - this is a key differentiator for how this team operates Greenfield builder- Track record of taking systems from 0 ® 1; comfortable with undefined requirements and rapid iteration Architecture- Ability to own and communicate system design decisions across teams; translate ambiguous product goals into technical plans Pace & ambiguity - Thrives in startup-like environments - fast tempo, evolving scope, small team with outsized ownership Desired skills* Identity, trust, or security domain experience (JWT/JWS, PKI, OAuth 2.0, bot detection, token verification) Databricks or similar AI/data platform experience Experience with observability at scale (distributed tracing, structured logging, dashboards) Prior work on multi-party integration layers or network/platform services Open-source contributions or community involvement
Not the right fit? Search for Software Engineer jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About BURGEON IT SERVICES
Burgeon is a provider of technical and IT staff augmentation solutions. We are in business to help you maintain your competitive advantage by cost-effectively delivering highly skilled consultants when and how you need them most.
Burgeon is located in USA, AUSTRALIA & INDIA.
Burgeon offers Contract, Contract-to-Hire, Direct Hire and Payroll Services to companies of all sizes.
Burgeon understands the reaction time required to consistently provide companies with the technical resources necessary for growth. Burgeon places heavy emphasis on internal hiring, database technology integration, ongoing internal training and customer service. Our goal is to build a working relationship with you that is mutually beneficial. As a result, we are highly motivated to consistently deliver the best consultants and the best customer service available.
Burgeon has earned a reputation amongst companies and consultants as being fair dealing and highly customer service oriented. We invite you to experience the difference working with Burgeon can make.
Our Culture
Burgeon has a unique culture and a very distinct, progressive, and professional attitude. We are results driven and passionate about matching the right people with the right companies. We take pride in providing quality consultants to reputable clients in order to ensure a mutually beneficial relationship. We fully understand the competitiveness of our business and rely on each other to maintain an adaptable, professional atmosphere. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment focused on goal setting and accomplishing those goals.
Vision
To provide the highest quality IT resources for small, medium, and Fortune 500 companies.
Mission
At Burgeon we are passionate about matching great people with great companies.
Values
Achieving our mission requires intelligent, energetic and committed people who possess: