Back End Developer

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 29, 2026
1 position

$60–$70 / hour

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Apply on LinkedIn (LinkedIn sign-in required)

Job summary

Design, build, and operate backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot, with attention to RESTful design, service integration, and maintainable architecture. Work with relational databases, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native deployments while supporting operational readiness.

Job details

We are looking for a Backend Engineer on 1 yr contract for one of our healthcare clients in Toronto. This is a hands on role ideal for an engineer who enjoys learning modern backend patterns and growing their technical depth in a regulated, mission driven environment. Required Skills: Strong experience designing, building, and operating backend services and APIs using Java, Spring Boot Solid understanding of RESTful API design, service‑to‑service communication, and contract‑driven integration Hands‑on experience with relational databases, data modeling, schema evolution, and performance‑aware query design Experience writing and maintaining automated tests and contributing to CI/CD pipelines Working knowledge of cloud‑native concepts, including containers, service configuration, observability, and multi‑environment deployments Exposure to microservices or modular service architectures with an emphasis on maintainability and operational readiness Nice to Have: Experience working in regulated, compliance‑driven, or healthcare environments

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires strong experience building and operating backend services and APIs with Java and Spring Boot, along with knowledge of RESTful APIs, service integration, relational databases, and data modeling. Candidates should also have experience with automated testing and CI/CD, working knowledge of cloud-native concepts, and exposure to microservices; regulated or healthcare experience is an asset.