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Lead Backend Developer

Canada, Mississauga 120800.00 - 170800.00 USD / Year · Job Posted April 24, 2026
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Senior technology leader with responsibility for designing, building, and delivering scalable enterprise applications and data platforms supporting regulatory and internal risk management. Leads systems analysis, application development, and technical strategy while mentoring engineers and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, risk, and compliance standards.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance data ingestion solutions for enterprise data lakes using Apache Spark, Hadoop, and related big-data technologies
  • Architect and implement Apache Airflow clusters to orchestrate enterprise data pipelines (DAGs)
  • Design and deliver BI and analytics reporting solutions, including automation of reporting and release processes
  • Build and maintain data quality, data governance, and control frameworks
  • Develop engineering tools and best practices to improve developer productivity, code quality, and operational readiness
  • Design solutions and frameworks to enhance risk management, controls, and compliance
  • Provide hands-on technical leadership and ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture and firmwide standards
  • Partner with architecture, infrastructure, and business teams to deliver integrated solutions aligned to business objectives
  • Perform complex system analysis and lead problem-solving using sound engineering judgment
  • Mentor and coach mid-level engineers
  • guide work allocation and technical execution
  • Proactively assess and manage risk, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and ethical standards

Requirements

  • Java or Python (5+ years)
  • Object-Oriented and Functional Programming
  • RESTful APIs, OpenAPI / Swagger
  • Java/J2EE application development
  • Big-data ecosystems: Spark, Flink, Kafka
  • Data lakes, batch and streaming pipelines
  • Data quality, governance, and controls
  • Microservices architecture and design patterns
  • Containers and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift
  • CI/CD and release automation
  • On-prem and hybrid cloud environments
  • Proven experience leading and delivering complex, enterprise-scale technology initiatives
  • Strong systems analysis and solution-design skills
  • Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated technical leadership, collaboration, and mentoring capabilities
  • Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience required

Nice to have

  • Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Master's degree preferred

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