Staff Java Software Engineer

Job Description

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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

Required Skills

• Java
• Spring Boot
• GraphQL
• REST APIs
• Microservices architecture

Qualifications

• 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

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Toronto, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100.00 - $105.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Toronto, ON.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.