Senior Software Engineer

Thomson Reuters

Senior Software Engineer building Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and PostgreSQL backend systems for Thomson Reuters. Designing distributed services and guiding engineers across the full software lifecycle.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$105,000 - CA$155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, developing, and supporting scalable backend services and REST APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS. Proficient in PostgreSQL database design and optimization, with a strong focus on engineering quality and collaboration across teams.

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Java DevelopmentSpring Boot FrameworkAWS Cloud DeploymentPostgreSQL Database DesignREST API Development

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureAsynchronous MessagingEvent-Driven ArchitectureSQL DevelopmentPerformance OptimizationAutomated TestingTroubleshootingCode ReviewsTechnical Mentoring

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

AWS SQSAWS SNSApache KafkaRedisCI/CDGitHub ActionsTerraformInfrastructure as CodeObservability ToolsAI-Assisted Engineering Tools

Industry Keywords

Distributed SystemsFault-Tolerant Design PatternsService-to-Service CommunicationData IntegrityConcurrency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSCloudDistributed SystemsJavaKafkaMicroservicesPostgresPythonRedisSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, deploy, and support scalable backend services, REST APIs, and microservices using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and PostgreSQL
Build and evolve distributed systems using asynchronous messaging, event-driven architecture, service-to-service communication, caching, resiliency, and fault-tolerant design patterns
Own technical solutions end to end, from requirements analysis and solution design through implementation, automated testing, deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and production support
Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases, including schema design, migrations, indexing, query tuning, data integrity, concurrency, and performance optimization
Partner with Product, Architecture, DevOps, Security, and other engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable and maintainable solutions
Drive engineering quality through code reviews, automated testing, observability, secure development practices, performance optimization, and continuous improvement
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and knowledge sharing to engineers while promoting accountability, collaboration, and engineering excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional software engineering experience building and supporting production backend applications
Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot
Strong experience developing and deploying applications on AWS Cloud
Strong experience with PostgreSQL, including database design, SQL development, indexing, and query optimization
Experience designing and developing REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
Experience owning software throughout the full development lifecycle, including development, automated testing, deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and production support
Ability to solve complex technical problems independently and make practical engineering decisions while balancing scalability, reliability, maintainability, security, and delivery needs
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including explaining technical decisions, risks, dependencies, and trade-offs to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience providing technical guidance, mentoring, code reviews, or knowledge sharing within an engineering team
Preferred: Experience with Python, FastAPI, asynchronous service and API development, AWS SQS, SNS, Apache Kafka, Redis, containerization, orchestration, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, GitHub Actions, Terraform, observability, performance engineering, and AI-assisted engineering tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid working environment
Flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
Continuous learning and skill development through Grow My Way programming
Flexible vacation
Two company-wide Mental Health Days off
Access to the Headspace app
Retirement savings
Tuition reimbursement
Employee incentive programs
Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
Two paid volunteer days off annually
Opportunities to participate in pro-bono consulting projects and ESG initiatives
Annual Bonus based on enterprise and individual performance may be available