Technical Lead (Java, AWS & Full Stack Development) - Operate

Job Type:  Temporary Contract  
Work Model:  Hybrid  
Reference code: 134707
Primary Location:  Toronto, ON
All Available Locations:  Toronto, ON

 

Our Purpose

 

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Have many careers in one Firm.
• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
• Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching

Summary

We are seeking a Technical Lead (Java, AWS & Full Stack Development) to join our team on 1 year fixed-term . In this role, you will be responsible for designing and delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions while providing technical leadership to development teams.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in AWS cloud technologies, Java, Angular and/or React, microservices, and system integration, combined with experience leading distributed teams and driving delivery across the software development lifecycle. This role requires a hands-on leader who can translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions, create architecture and design documentation, and ensure successful project execution.

What will your typical day look like?

• Produce and maintain High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), API specifications, and integration design documentation.
• Design scalable, secure, and resilient solutions leveraging AWS cloud services and modern architecture patterns.
• Define system interfaces, integration approaches, API contracts, and data flow designs across internal and external applications.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Lead solution delivery through all phases of the SDLC including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards, architectural principles, and best practices.
• Resolve technical risks, challenges, and blockers impacting project delivery.
• Support project estimation, planning, roadmap development, and technical decision-making.
• Drive adoption of engineering best practices, automation, cloud-native development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate distributed development teams to deliver high-quality technology solutions.
• Communicate technical concepts and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

About the team

This is your opportunity to work in Operate at Deloitte. Operate services harness the latest technologies, talent, and capabilities from all over the world to deliver ongoing outcomes and client value. We do more than traditional business process outsourcing. We do more than just “keeping the lights on.” We work shoulder-to-shoulder with clients and their customers, constantly adapting to the pace of change, to ideate, innovate, and embed continuous advantage at the heart of their operations. And we do it with the kind of drive and passion that comes from loving what you do—and who you do it with.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

 

You are someone with these required skills, experience & qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a Technical Lead role.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale solutions on AWS.
• Strong experience producing HLDs, LLDs, API specifications, and integration design documentation.
• Hands-on development experience with Java, Spring Boot, Angular and/or React.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices architecture, and system integration patterns.
• Experience leading distributed or geographically dispersed development teams.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, cloud-native development, and enterprise application design.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with technical and business teams to drive project outcomes.

It would be great for you to have some of these nice to haves as well:

• Experience within Banking, Insurance, or Financial Services environments.
• AWS certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Developer, etc.).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Kafka, event-driven architectures, and enterprise integrations.

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $84,000 - $175,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

 

Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.

 

Be yourself, and more.

We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

You shape how we make impact.

Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.

Be the leader you want to be

Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.

Have as many careers as you want.

We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

The next step is yours

 

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan ,  Reconciliation Action Plan and the  BlackNorth Initiative .

 

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When you apply, we will review your application using Deloitte's Global Talent Standards to ensure a consistent recruitment experience. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

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