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Flexton Inc.

Senior Java Backend Engineer (API & Messaging Queues)

Hybrid

Toronto, Canada

Senior

Freelance

01-10-2025

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Communication Java Agile Spring Spring Boot Kafka

Job Specifications

Job Title: Java Backend Engineer (API & Messaging Queues)

Location: Toronto, CA-Hybrid (1 day onsite)

Experience: 8+ Years

About the Role:

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our client in Toronto (Hybrid). In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend services, including RESTful APIs and integrations with messaging systems like Kafka, ActiveMQ, or RabbitMQ. You'll work across the full development lifecycle--development, testing, build, and deployment--and collaborate with multiple stakeholders in an Agile environment to migrate legacy APIs to modern stacks and deliver new features. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential.

Requirements:

Experience: BS/MS in Computer Science or Engineering with 8+ years in Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful API development.
Messaging Queues: Hands-on experience with messaging systems (Kafka, ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ).
Full Development Lifecycle: Skilled in end-to-end development, testing, build, and deployment.
Agile Environment: Ability to work independently in Agile teams with strong communication skills.

Project Overview:

Understand existing legacy APIs and migrate them to modern stacks, including adding new features as required.

About the Company

Founded and incorporated in 2007, Flexton Inc. is headquartered in San Jose, CA with development centers in India. Flexton has been listed 5 times by INC 5000 Inc. magazine in their Fastest Growing companies list in America, serving 50+ enterprise clients. We are a leading professional services company offering a unique product mix that extends into Technology, Consulting, Digital and Operations. By leveraging Technology we aim to help companies both large and small solve complex business problems and derive maximum benefi... Know more