The RoleWe're looking for a
Staff Java Engineer who combines deep technical expertise with a passion for engineering excellence. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll help modernize large-scale banking platforms, influence engineering strategy, and mentor teams while remaining actively involved in software development.
You'll partner with architects, product owners, and engineering teams to design and deliver resilient, scalable backend solutions using modern Java technologies, cloud platforms, and engineering best practices. You'll be a technical leader who raises the engineering bar through collaboration, coaching, and continuous improvement.
Why This Role Is OpenWe are currently hiring for this role due to an existing vacancy within our organization. This position is open as part of our ongoing business needs, and we are actively reviewing applications to fill this role with a qualified candidate who can make an immediate impact.
What You'll Do- Design and build scalable backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, APIs and event-driven architectures for enterprise banking platforms.
- Lead modernization initiatives, helping clients migrate legacy applications to cloud-native architectures while promoting engineering best practices.
- Champion engineering excellence by driving CI/CD, automated testing, DevSecOps, observability, and high-quality software delivery.
- Remain hands-on with coding, architecture, technical design reviews, and solving complex engineering challenges across multiple delivery teams.
- Mentor and coach engineers while influencing technical direction, fostering innovation, and encouraging the practical adoption of AI-assisted engineering capabilities.
What We're Looking For- 10+ years of software engineering experience with expert-level Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, distributed systems, and modern backend development.
- Strong experience modernizing enterprise applications within financial services, ideally banking or payments, with exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, containerization, Kubernetes, infrastructure automation, testing frameworks, and quality engineering practices.
- Proven ability to lead through technical influence, mentor engineering teams, communicate architectural decisions, and collaborate with business and technology stakeholders.
- Curiosity around emerging technologies, including AI-enabled software development, with a practical mindset for improving developer productivity and software quality.
Bonus Points For- Experience with domain-driven design, event streaming technologies (Kafka), or reactive architectures.
- Knowledge of security, resilience, and regulatory considerations within banking environments.
- Experience consulting with enterprise clients and leading engineering transformation initiatives.
- Contributions to open-source projects, engineering communities, or technical publications.
- Professional certifications in cloud platforms, Kubernetes, or software architecture.
BenefitsWe offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:
- Comprehensive Benefits Coverage - 100% company-paid health, life, and disability insurance effective from Day 1 of employment.
- Retirement Savings Program - RRSP with the option of receiving matching employer contributions.
- Wellbeing Support - Virtual Health Care, Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), wellness reimbursement, and enhanced parental leave from Day 1.
- Career Development - Business Coach from Day 1, continuous learning opportunities, certifications, and technical development.
- Additional Benefits - New Parent Gift and a range of programs supporting your health, family, and long-term career growth.
