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Back-End Developer (Java)

Post Date

Jul 23, 2025

Location

Vancouver,
British Columbia

ZIP/Postal Code

V6Z2H3
Canada
Oct 11, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

VAN-797276

Pay Rate

$50 - $62 (hourly estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a experienced Back-End Developer to work closely with the Solution Architect in designing, implementing, and maintaining the server-side logic and systems that power enterprise-grade applications.

This person will be joining the RDIF team. The role involves deep collaboration across teams and technologies, with a strong focus on AWS services and Java-based frameworks. The developer will lead the creation and maintenance of backend services and databases, using modern coding languages and best practices. Key responsibilities include:

- Developing and maintaining robust APIs to integrate seamlessly with front-end components.
- Collaborating with DevOps engineers to deploy, monitor, and scale applications within AWS environments.
- Work with architect to solution, document and support implementation of scalable and efficient back-end systems.
- Writing automated tests to ensure code quality, performance, and system reliability.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

- 5+ years of experience as a Back-End Developer
- Strong experience with Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.) and related technologies.
- Proven experience with AWS services (EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3, etc.).
- Familiarity with database management systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or NoSQL databases.
- Experience in building and maintaining RESTful APIs.
- Knowledge of microservices architecture and design patterns.
- Experience with creating architecture solutions and documentation
- Strong understanding of security best practices for web applications.
- Knowledge of messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ.
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Skills to include: Avro, Event Driven Architecture, Micro Services, UML, GitLab
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- AI interest or experience is a BIG plus
- DevOps pieces are nice to have
- Mongo DB
- Experience with JavaScript or front-end technologies is a plus.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.