Job Title: Senior Java Developer, Run the Engine
Location: Hybrid, in DT Toronto office about 3 days per week, Canada, 
Job Type: Contract, full-time hours
Language: English, strong written and spoken communication
Compensation: $85-105/hour depending on experience

About the Opportunity
Join a fast-moving team within a large financial services environment where reliability matters. In this contract role, you will keep critical Java-based REST APIs healthy across production and non-production, ensuring customers and internal systems run smoothly.
You will collaborate across squads, jump into incidents, and stabilize automated test suites. If you love solving problems, reading docs, and making incremental improvements that add up, this is for you.

What’s in it for You
A culture that values ownership, curiosity, and collaboration. You will gain exposure to enterprise tooling, CI/CD, and cloud services, plus the chance to influence best practices around testing, security, and resiliency. High performers may be tapped for upcoming build initiatives.

Your Responsibilities

• You will monitor and support Java REST APIs across environments, responding to incidents and vulnerabilities.

• You will maintain and improve end-to-end automated test suites and ensure they run reliably.

• In this role, you will triage issues with partner teams, propose fixes, and implement incremental improvements.

• You will contribute to Agile ceremonies and continuously improve software quality, security, and delivery.

• You will mentor junior engineers and promote good engineering habits.

Skills and Qualifications

• 8+ years of Java application development, strong backend and REST API experience.

• Experience with cloud platforms, AWS, GCP, or Azure, and familiarity with API management.

• Comfort with automated testing and CI/CD, Jenkins experience is an asset.

• Knowledge of SQL or NoSQL and persistence frameworks is beneficial, Hibernate is a plus.

• Proactive communicator who can navigate documentation, Slack, and enterprise support channels.

Why Partner with Altis
“If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, don’t worry, we make it easy. You’ll still engage directly with the client while we handle the logistics, provide guidance, and keep you informed every step of the way. We’ll represent your strengths, guide you through each stage of the process, and ensure the experience feels personal and transparent.”

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.