Lead Java Developer (Toronto)

Java Lead – Middle Office Technology | Capital Markets Location: Toronto, ON, Canada (Hybrid – 2-3 Days Onsite) Contract Duration: Long term Interview:1/2 internal round / 1 client round We are seeking a strong Java Lead to join the Capital Markets Technology – Middle Office team supporting mission-critical platforms across trade processing, risk, P&L;, and post-trade workflows within a large-scale banking setting. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and enhancement of Java-based middle office applications. Collaborate with Front Office, Middle Office Operations, Risk, Finance, and Compliance teams to deliver scalable solutions. Own technical design, architecture decisions, and code quality across applications. Drive best practices, SDLC standards, and enterprise governance compliance. Lead code reviews and provide technical guidance to distributed development teams. Ensure application performance, resiliency, and production stability. Support regulatory, audit, and risk remediation initiatives. Partner with DevOps, QA, and Infrastructure teams for CI/CD and release management. Participate in incident management and root cause analysis. Capital Markets / Middle Office Experience (Mandatory) Candidates must have experience working within Investment Banking or Capital Markets environments and possess strong knowledge of: Trade lifecycle and post-trade processing Trade enrichment, confirmations, settlements, and reconciliations Risk and P&L; reporting Experience with one or more asset classes: Equities Fixed Income FX Derivatives Experience supporting regulatory reporting, compliance, and risk-driven systems is highly preferred. Required Technical Skills 8+ years of hands-on Java development experience. Strong expertise in Core Java (Java 8+). Extensive experience with Spring, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices. Strong understanding of multithreading, concurrency, memory management, and JVM tuning. Experience with Oracle/PostgreSQL and advanced SQL development. Hands-on experience with Kafka, MQ, JMS, or other messaging technologies. Experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD pipelines. Linux/Unix experience. Exposure to AWS or Azure is a plus. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ps11y