Senior Java Developer

Canadian Tire Corporation•Toronto, ON

7d•CA$64,000 - CA$106,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Java Developer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable, enterprise-grade backend systems. Specifically, you will become a key contributor in delivering modern cloud-native solutions, evolving microservices-based platforms, and translating complex business requirements into reliable technical outcomes. Your expertise in Java, distributed systems, and Agile delivery will help drive innovation, engineering excellence, and sustainable growth across the organization.

Requirements

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.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, stakeholder management, mentoring, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree is preferred.
Experience with SAP Hybris or similar enterprise commerce platforms is an asset.
Knowledge of Angular or React is an asset.

Responsibilities

Establish a strong understanding of enterprise applications, backend services, and cloud-native architecture with a focus on scalable and resilient solutions.
Design high-level and detailed system architectures using microservices, event-driven systems, and domain-driven design principles.
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, with Azure preferred.
Implement messaging, streaming, and publish/subscribe patterns to support 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.
Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot to improve development efficiency and code quality.
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.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
Performance incentives
Continuing Education Programs
Other perks to support your well-being
Career growth opportunities
Product discounts
Store discounts
Supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy
Canadian Tire Profit Sharing
Retirement and savings programs for eligible employees
Mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families
Total well-being
Mental health tools and resources for all employees