Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private clients, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.

Introduction: Robertson is seeking a skilled Senior Backend Developer - Mortgage & Lending Platforms to join our client in support of an existing vacancy.

Contract Period: 5 months Pay Rate: Starting from $68 per hour Location: Toronto or waterloo, ON Location Type: Hybrid Business Hours: Monday-Friday; Core business hours

Job Responsibilities: Design and develop backend services supporting end to end mortgage and lending workflows, using Java Spring Boot and cloud native patterns Build and maintain workflow orchestration solutions using Camunda 8, including BPMN models, connectors, and workers Collaborate with business and technical teams to translate complex lending processes into executable, scalable workflows Ensure workflow implementations are resilient, traceable, and aligned with enterprise architectural standards Design, implement, and maintain API first services using Open API standards Build secure APIs leveraging OAuth, identity management, and role-based access controls Implement resilience patterns including circuit breakers, retries, and timeouts to ensure system stability Support integrations using REST, messaging, and event driven architectures Develop and deploy services in cloud environments, preferably Azure, leveraging services such as API Management, Key Vault, and managed identities Contribute to cloud native deployments using containers and Helm charts Support and enhance platforms deployed to Kubernetes environments (AKS experience is an asset) Contribute to platform scalability, reliability, and operational readiness Implement telemetry, logging, metrics, and distributed tracing to ensure system observability Use tools such as New Relic and ELK Stack to monitor performance, diagnose issues, and support production readiness Partner with QA and performance teams to remediate bottlenecks and optimize system behaviour under load Follow DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and security scanning (SAST/SCA) Apply BDD/DDD principles where appropriate to ensure high quality, maintainable code Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architectural decision making Ensure solutions meet enterprise security, compliance, and risk requirements Work as part of a cross functional agile delivery team, collaborating closely with BAs, QA engineers, architects, and product owners Contribute to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and technical estimation Proactively surface risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities Experience & Qualification Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field 8-10 years of professional software development experience, with a strong backend and platform engineering focus Experience delivering solutions in mortgage, lending, or regulated financial services environments is strongly preferred Hands-on experience with Camunda 8, including BPMN modelling, connectors, and workers Strong expertise in Java Spring Boot and microservices architecture Expert level experience in API driven development, including Open API standards and API security Solid understanding of REST, messaging, event streaming, and distributed systems concepts Experience implementing fault tolerance and resilience patterns Experience working with cloud services, preferably Microsoft Azure (APIM, Key Vault, identities) Strong understanding of cloud native development, containerization, and Kubernetes based deployments Experience with Helm charts and infrastructure aware application design Experience deploying or managing self-managed workflow platforms in Kubernetes environments is a plus Strong grounding in Agile delivery methodologies Experience with CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and secure development practices Familiarity with application security scanning and remediation processes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in complex, distributed systems Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Comfortable working in fast paced environments with evolving requirements Expert knowledge in implementing microservices using Java Spring Boot Expert knowledge in API Driven Development – Open Api standards, OAuth, Resilience (circuit breaker/retires patterns) Expert knowledge in REST, Messaging, Data Event Streaming, Distributed Tracing Experience in using telemetry and observability tools, such as New Relic, ELK Stack Experience in Cloud Services, preferably Azure - APIM, Key Vaults, Identities Experience in Cloud Native Development and containerization - Helm charts Delivery methodology - Agile, BDD/DDD, DevSecOps (CI/CD, SAST/SCA scans and mitigation) How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.

Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit, or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.

We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist with screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.

Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.