Staff Java Software Engineer

TEKsystems•Toronto, ON

4d•CA$100 - CA$105•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client is a world-class ecommerce giant and global technology organization focused on building innovative digital experiences that connect millions of users across diverse markets. Their mission is to deliver scalable, reliable, and forward-thinking solutions that empower users and drive meaningful outcomes. Our client fosters a culture where customer focus guides decisions, authenticity is valued, and bold ideas are encouraged. Their teams collaborate to build inclusive, high-impact products while continuously evolving technology and practices.

Requirements

Java
Spring Boot
GraphQL
REST APIs
Microservices architecture
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
10–15+ years of experience designing and scaling large distributed systems
Proven experience owning end-to-end platforms supporting high user volume and transactions
Strong expertise in defining architecture across multiple teams and domains
Experience leading and influencing in a matrixed environment across engineering, product, and business teams
Ability to navigate ambiguity and establish technical direction from the ground up
Deep knowledge of event-driven architecture, distributed systems, and large-scale system design
Strong track record of mentorship, leadership, and elevating engineering standards
Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Strong ownership mindset with the ability to align diverse stakeholders
Passion for mentoring, coaching, and fostering a positive engineering culture
Demonstrated curiosity, learning agility, and growth mindset
Interest in expanding knowledge across adjacent domains (e.g., product, project, and people management)
Participation in knowledge sharing, both internally and externally

Responsibilities

Independently lead complex technical initiatives across multiple teams and domains
Drive technical direction and roadmap, guiding cross-functional teams toward sound architectural decisions
Author Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) to define scalable and strategic technical solutions
Own and lead one or more large functional areas with deep technical expertise
Apply a systems-thinking approach, proactively addressing performance, security, scalability, and future growth
Take ownership of large-scale projects from concept through delivery
Promote engineering excellence by improving processes, tools, and team practices
Identify areas of platform evolution and design flexible, future-ready solutions to improve velocity
Contribute to long-term technology strategy and modernization efforts
Support production systems, including release management and participation in on-call rotations for high-availability environments