IT & Software

Java Developer

Virtusa

Mississauga · Peel Region · Canada

Job Requirements

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java and modern backend / frontend technologies, a strong understanding of system design, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality Java applications and services
  • Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions
  • Build and optimize RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend systems
  • Ensure application performance, scalability, reliability, and security
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices
  • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
  • Mentor junior engineers and support team knowledge sharing
  • Collaborate with product managers, QA, DevOps, and other stakeholders
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues in development and production environments
  • Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 7+ years of professional experience in software development
  • Strong proficiency in Java (Java 17+)
  • Experience with Spring / Spring Boot
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, and SOLID principles
  • Experience building RESTful APIs and backend services
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL)
  • Familiarity with Git and modern CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience working in Agile development environments
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with microservices architecture
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Knowledge of message queues / streaming platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
  • Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cassandra)
  • Understanding of security best practices and authentication (OAuth2, JWT)
  • Experience supporting high-availability or mission-critical systems

Work Experience

1015years

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