Java Engineer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Java Engineer for a right to hire assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Mississauga, ON.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for architecting, developing, and delivering enterprise-scale full stack applications. The role requires expertise in Java, modern UI frameworks, microservices, APIs, event-driven architectures, and cloud-native technologies.
• Drive technical direction, establish engineering standards, mentor development teams, and partner with business and technology stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and control requirements.
• Lead the design and development of full stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, Angular/React, microservices, and APIs.
• Define and drive architecture standards, engineering best practices, and modernization initiatives.
• Design scalable event-driven solutions leveraging Kafka and asynchronous messaging patterns.
• Lead technical design reviews, code reviews, and architecture governance across multiple teams.
• Provide technical leadership for cloud-native applications, containerization, and platform modernization efforts.
• Drive implementation of CI/CD, automated testing, observability, resiliency, and security best practices.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Architecture, Product, Infrastructure, and Operations teams to deliver strategic technology solutions.
• Lead resolution of complex production issues, performance bottlenecks, and system scalability challenges.
• Ensure compliance with technology risk, security, and regulatory standards.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience with strong expertise in Java application development.
• Proven experience in a Lead Engineer or senior technical leadership role.
• Strong experience designing distributed systems, microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Technical Skills:
  • Java (11+ preferred), Spring Boot, Spring Cloud
  • Angular, React, TypeScript, JavaScript
  • REST APIs, GraphQL, API Gateway
  • Microservices, DDD, CQRS, Event-Driven Architecture
  • Kafka, RabbitMQ, JMS
  • Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
  • Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift
  • AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
  • Git, Maven/Gradle, CI/CD pipelines
  • Observability tools such as Splunk, ELK, Prometheus, Grafana
  • OAuth2, JWT, secure development practices

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in financial services or regulated environments.
• Exposure to GenAI, Agentic AI, MCP, and AI-driven application integration.
• Knowledge of cloud modernization and enterprise architecture frameworks.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy