Senior Full-Stack Java Engineer

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Senior Full-Stack Java Engineer supporting and enhancing enterprise technology within the insurance sector. Contributing to high-impact initiatives using modern technologies in a collaborative environment.

Posted 7/17/2026contractToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$69 - CA$89 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Java application support and development, with a strong focus on security compliance, proactive monitoring, and continuous improvement. Proficient in utilizing modern development tools and methodologies to ensure application stability and performance.

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Java Application SupportKubernetes DeploymentJava Spring BootDevOps ToolsWeb Security/OWASP

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Hard Skills

JavaJavaScriptHTMLXMLCSSJava Enterprise Edition (J2EE)ReactJSSQLOraclePostgreSQL

Soft Skills

CollaborationTeamworkAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesDockerJenkinsArtifactoryBitbucket/GitGradleMavenAnsibleConfluenceJIRA

Industry Keywords

ITILCMMISDLCAgileKanbanScrumMulti-Factor Authentication (MFA)Cloud-Hosted ApplicationsAWSMiddleware Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSCloudDockerGradleJ2EEJavaJavaScriptJenkinsKafkaKubernetesMavenOraclePostgresReactSDLCSOAPSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide ongoing support of Java based applications in Production and test environments including responding to Service requests, Incident & Problem analysis, Service restoration and recovery, Security vulnerability remediation, Audits and reporting as necessary.
Participate in design, develop, test and debug programs for Java services. Deployment is done using Kubernetes containers.
Interface with other Software Engineers, Business Systems Analysts, and other stakeholders to deliver high quality solutions and maintain a stable application environment.
Enable stability through proactive monitoring activities, security compliance, change management, troubleshooting issues and conducting root-cause analysis.
Identify and participate in continuous improvement opportunities, system renewal, stability, upgrade, and Disaster Recovery projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
10 years of information technology experience in Java application support and development.
10 years of experience with Java, JavaScript, HTML, XML, CSS, Java Enterprise Edition (J2EE), including Servlets, JDBC, JSP, Spring Framework, and enterprise methodologies such as ITIL, CMMI, and SDLC.
Minimum of 4 years of experience with ReactJS, Java Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Docker, and Web Security/OWASP.
Experience with web services and frameworks, including SOAP, REST APIs, Java APIs, and JSON.
Experience with database technologies, including SQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL.
Experience with DevOps tools, including Jenkins, Artifactory, Bitbucket/Git, Gradle, Maven, CDD, and Ansible.
Experience with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
Experience with Kafka and Light Car Proxy.
Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
Continuous learning mindset.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Exposure to Agile frameworks, including Kanban and Scrum, is considered an asset.
Experience with cloud-hosted applications or servers on AWS is considered an asset.
Exposure to Confluence, JIRA, and Microsoft Teams is considered an asset.
Knowledge of middleware technologies such as WebSphere and WebLogic is considered an asset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salaried: $69-89 per hour.
Incorporated Business Rate: $84-104 per hour.
Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.
6-month contract covering a maternity leave.
Possibility of contract extension or conversion to a full-time position based on performance.
Work location based at either Toronto or Waterloo offices.
95% remote work arrangement with occasional onsite attendance for training, working sessions, or team requirements.
Flexible work schedule with a start time between 7:00 am. and 9:30 am.
Rotational after-hours support required for deployments (1–2 evenings per week).