Senior Java Lead Engineer

Title: Senior Java Lead Engineer Location: Mississauga, ON Employment Type: Contract Compensation Pay Range:$68.60-$98.00 Per Hr Description Join our team as a Senior Java Lead Engineer in Mississauga, ON, on a contract basis. You'll be responsible for leading the architecture and development of systems using modern programming languages and frameworks. This role requires expertise in distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native technologies. Design and architect scalable distributed systems. Lead initiatives for system modernization and cloud-native transformation. Oversee asynchronous messaging systems and guide their implementation. Provide leadership in full-stack development, focusing on modern UI frameworks. Ensure engineering governance through best practices and standards. Manage stakeholders to align with architecture and product teams. Mentor and guide engineering teams to enhance their capabilities. Key Responsibilities Architect and design complex systems using modern programming languages. Lead and mentor engineering teams in best practices and standards. Drive modernization projects, focusing on cloud-native technologies. Implement and maintain asynchronous messaging systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals. Qualifications 8 years of experience in software development using modern programming languages. Experience in microservices architecture and design. Proficiency in cloud-native technologies and container orchestration. Leadership experience in managing and mentoring engineering teams. Experience in full-stack development with modern UI frameworks. Core Technologies Java | Spring Boot | Distributed Systems | Microservices | Cloud-Native | Kubernetes | Asynchronous Messaging Contact Authorization By applying for this job, you agree to receive AI-generated calls, text messages, and/or emails from Mitchell Martin Inc and its affiliates and contracted partners at various frequency through traditional and automated methods. Message and data rates may apply for texts. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can access our privacy policy here https://www.mitchellmartin.com/privacy-policy. Onboarding Expectations Learn more about our Onboarding Process here https://youtu.be/rjV_NFYjyY4 EEO Statement Learn more about our EEO policy here https://www.mitchellmartin.com/eoe-statement

The Senior Java Lead Engineer will architect and design complex systems using modern programming languages and lead engineering teams in best practices. They will also drive modernization projects focusing on cloud-native technologies and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals.

Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in software development with modern programming languages and expertise in microservices architecture. Leadership experience in managing and mentoring engineering teams is also required.

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• Java
• Spring Boot
• Distributed Systems
• Microservices
• Cloud-Native
• Kubernetes
• Asynchronous Messaging
• Full-Stack Development
• UI Frameworks
• Architecture
• Mentoring
• Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• System Modernization
• Engineering Governance
• Best Practices

• Technology
• Engineering
• Software

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Aug 16, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level

Application method

Direct apply is available