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If you're passionate about backend engineering, distributed systems, cloud technologies, and solving complex technical challenges at scale, this is an opportunity to contribute to innovative, high-impact platforms with long-term strategic importance.\nResponsibilities\nDesign, develop, and enhance Java-based microservices and REST APIs.\nBuild highly scalable backend systems that process large volumes of connected vehicle data.\nDevelop and maintain cloud-native applications and distributed systems.\nCollaborate with DevOps, Software Engineering, Product, and Data teams.\nDesign and optimize relational database schemas and complex SQL queries.\nParticipate in technical design discussions and architectural decisions.\nTroubleshoot and resolve complex production and performance issues.\nContribute to the ongoing evolution of large-scale cloud platforms.\nRequired Qualifications\n3.5+ years of professional software development experience.\nStrong experience with Java development (Java 8+ required; Java 17 preferred).\nExperience building RESTful APIs and backend services.\nStrong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.\nHands-on experience with Spring Boot.\nExperience designing and writing SQL queries.\nExperience working with relational databases such as:SQL Server\nOracle\nPostgreSQL\nMySQL\n\nStrong communication and collaboration skills.\nAbility to clearly articulate technical decisions, architecture, and problem-solving approaches.\nTechnology Environment\nCore TechnologiesJava 17\nSpring Boot\nRESTful APIs\nMicroservices Architecture\nSQL Databases\nCloud Platforms\nJavaScript / HTML\nCloud & Platform TechnologiesKubernetes\nDocker\nDevOps Tooling\nDistributed Systems\nAuthentication & Security Frameworks\nNice-to-Have Qualifications\nAngular\nElasticsearch\nLogstash\nGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)\nAWS\nAzure\nOpenShift\nKubernetes administration and usage\nDocker and containerized environments\nOAuth2\nSingle Sign-On (SSO)\nADFS\nHybrid cloud security concepts\nmTLS\nIP Whitelisting\nPreferred Background\nCandidates who stand out typically have experience with:\nModern container platforms and Kubernetes environments\nAuthentication and authorization frameworks\nCloud-native architecture\nNetwork security protocols\nLarge-scale software debugging and troubleshooting\nSystem internals, compilers, linkers, or runtime environments\nWhy Join?\nMeaningful ImpactContribute to platforms that support engineering, software, product, and data teams while influencing decisions that affect millions of connected vehicles.\nTechnical ChallengeWork on large-scale distributed systems, cloud-native applications, event-driven architectures, and highly scalable backend services.\nLong-Term OpportunityJoin a well-funded organization investing heavily in connected vehicle technologies and long-term innovation.\nStrong Engineering CultureBe part of a team that values software engineering excellence, collaboration, architecture, and thoughtful problem-solving.\nKeywords: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Kubernetes, Docker, Cloud, Azure, AWS, GCP, OpenShift, Distributed Systems, Elasticsearch.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Waterloo, ON.\nPay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.\nJob Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Waterloo, ON.\nWorkplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Waterloo,ON. \n\nÀ propos de TEKsystems et TEKsystems Global Services\n\nNous sommes un fournisseur de services aux entreprises et de technologies. Nous accélérons la transformation de nos clients. Notre compétence en stratégie, conception, exécution et opérations libère la valeur de lentreprise par un éventail de solutions. Nous sommes une équipe de 80 000 personnes qui collaborent avec plus de 60 000 clients, notamment 80 % du Fortune 500 en Amérique du Nord, Europe et Asie, qui collaborent avec nous dans le cadre de nos capacités full-stack et notre rythme. Nous sommes des penseurs stratégiques, des collaborateurs pratiques qui aident les clients à exploiter le changement et maîtriser le dynamisme de la technologie. Nous bâtissons le futur en livrant les résultats et en créant un impact positif dans nos communautés mondiales. TEKsystems et TEKsystems Global Services sont des entreprises dAllegis Group. Découvrez dautres informations à TEKsystems.com.\n\nOrdonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco:\nConformément à lOrdonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels. \n\nUtilisation de lintelligence artificielle (IA):\nNous pouvons utiliser lintelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus dembauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et lévaluation des candidatures. LIA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à laide doutils dIA.\n\n About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services \n\nWere a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. 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