Senior Java Backend Developer

Job summary

Build and maintain scalable, event-driven backend services using Java and Node.js on AWS. Design and optimize data streaming pipelines and asynchronous message processing workflows to ensure high availability and resiliency.

Job details

Job Title: Senior Java Backend Developer Location: 100% Remote, Canada Job Type: T4 Contract Experience: 7+ Years Rate: CAD 70 to 80 per hour Role Summary We are hiring for a Senior Java Backend Develope to join a high-impact engineering team focused on building scalable, event-driven backend systems. The selected candidate will work on distributed services, real-time data streaming platforms, and cloud-native applications, contributing from day one in a fast-moving environment. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Node.js Design and implement event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka. Develop and support cloud-native applications on AWS. Work with distributed systems that require high availability, resiliency, and scalability. Design and optimize data streaming pipelines and asynchronous message processing workflows. Implement reliable messaging patterns, including idempotency, retry mechanisms, and eventual consistency. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver production-ready solutions. Contribute quickly to ongoing projects and become productive within the first one to two weeks. Support system performance tuning, monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational excellence. Participate in code reviews and engineering best practices. Must-Have Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. 7 to 10 years of professional software engineering experience. Strong backend development experience using Java with Spring Boot, Node.js, and TypeScript with modern service frameworks. Hands-on production experience with Apache Kafka Experience with Apache Flink Hands-on production experience with AWS services Hands-on experience with Splunk or comparable production monitoring/log-analysis tools Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases. Strong experience with building or supporting data pipelines / large-scale data processing. Experience with Microservices and distributed systems. Experience with REST APIs and API security. Solid understanding of delivery guarantees such as exactly-once and at-least-once processing. Proven ability to join active projects and deliver value quickly. Experience with modern AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, or equivalent. Interested in this opportunity? Apply now, and our recruitment team will review your profile and reach out if it aligns with client requirements. We value every application and aim to respond to those closely matching the role criteria. Even if you don t hear back this time, we encourage you to stay connected with us for future opportunities. About Techedin Techedin is a global IT staffing and technology services firm helping enterprises build high-performance tech teams. We support innovation at scale by connecting skilled professionals to leading companies and impactful projects. We prioritize transparency, responsiveness, and the right fit. Equal Opportunity At Techedin, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion drives us to create hiring experiences that are open, fair, and human-first.

What you’ll do

Build and maintain scalable, event-driven backend services using Java and Node.js on AWS. Design and optimize data streaming pipelines and asynchronous message processing workflows to ensure high availability and resiliency.

Requirements

Requires 7 to 10 years of software engineering experience with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Apache Kafka. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and experience with cloud-native applications on AWS are essential.

Listed skills

• SQL · Preferred
• Node.js · Preferred
• REST APIs · Preferred
• Splunk · Preferred
• TypeScript · Preferred
• Amazon Web Services · Preferred
• Java · Preferred
• Spring Boot · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Java
• Spring Boot
• Node.js
• TypeScript
• Apache Kafka
• Apache Flink
• AWS
• Splunk
• SQL
• NoSQL
• Microservices
• Distributed Systems
• REST APIs
• Event-Driven Architecture
• Data Pipelines
• AI-assisted development tools

Job areas

• Software
• Technology
• Engineering
• Data & Analytics
• Consulting