Senior Java Developer

Canadian Tire Corporation

Senior Java Developer responsible for designing and maintaining scalable backend systems at Canadian Tire Corporation. Key contributions to cloud-native solutions and microservices-based platforms.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$64,000 - CA$106,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformGradleJavaJUnitKubernetesMavenMicroservicesMockitoReactSDLCSplunkSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable, enterprise-grade backend systems
Key contributor in delivering modern cloud-native solutions and evolving microservices-based platforms
Translate complex business requirements into reliable technical outcomes
Establish a strong understanding of enterprise applications, backend services, and cloud-native architecture
Develop clean, maintainable, and production-grade applications using Java 11+ and Spring Boot
Build and enhance RESTful APIs, microservices, and asynchronous event-driven integrations
Design and operate distributed systems in cloud environments
Implement messaging, streaming, and publish/subscribe patterns for enterprise integrations
Collaborate with Product, QA, Architecture, and UX teams within Agile Scrum environments
Lead technical delivery initiatives, conduct code reviews, and mentor fellow engineers
Design, automate, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
Support containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
Champion automated testing strategies utilizing JUnit, Mockito, SpringBoot Test, and Test containers
Promote observability, reliability, and performance through monitoring and operational best practices
Align technical solutions with business priorities through effective communication and stakeholder partnership
Manage project timelines through effective collaboration, communication, and feedback loops

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
6+ years of professional software development experience building and operating enterprise Java applications
Expert knowledge of Java 11+ and the Spring ecosystem, including Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Data, and Spring Security
Strong experience with microservices architectures, distributed systems, and event-driven design patterns
Experience across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) from design through production support
Strong knowledge of SQL, relational databases, ORM strategies, and performance optimization techniques
Hands-on experience with cloud-native engineering in Azure, AWS, or GCP
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Maven/Gradle, and Azure DevOps
Strong understanding of CI/CD, DevOps, and Agile Scrum delivery practices
Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as New Relic, Splunk, or Datadog
Experience with SAP Hybris or similar enterprise commerce platforms is an asset
Knowledge of Angular or React is an asset
Excellent communication, problem-solving, stakeholder management, mentoring, and leadership skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
Performance incentives
Continuing Education Programs
Other perks to support your well-being
Career growth opportunities and product discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

Java 11+Spring BootMicroservicesRESTful APIsSQLCloud-native architectureEvent-driven design patternsCI/CDDevOpsPerformance optimization

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-solvingStakeholder managementMentoringLeadershipCollaborationFeedback loopsAgile ScrumTechnical deliveryCode reviews

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Software Engineering