Senior Java Developer

Post Date

Dec 18, 2025

Location

Vancouver,
British Columbia

ZIP/Postal Code

V6B 0
Canada
Feb 19, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

CAL-d466f621-5232-405a-a90f-95dd990b46b4

Pay Rate

$50 - $62 (hourly estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Full-Stack Java Developer to join our team on a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension based on budget and project needs. This is a critical role as we are working against tight deadlines for a top client. You will be responsible for building new features within an existing program, learning our codebase quickly, and contributing to both backend and frontend development.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java development, experience with GWT, and strong skills in modern front-end technologies such as TypeScript. You will also work on dashboarding features and EV-related functionality, including a pilot project to track home electricity usage for EV rebate programs.

- Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications within an existing codebase.
- Collaborate with product teams and clients to define and implement technical solutions.
- Build new features and optimize application performance for scalability.
- Work with PostgreSQL databases for data storage and retrieval.
- Deploy and manage applications on AWS cloud infrastructure (EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.).
- Contribute to front-end development using TypeScript and modern frameworks.
- Oversee development of specific features, including client discussions and product team meetings.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, 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 HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- 15+ years of professional experience in Java development.
- Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL.
- Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.).
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Full-stack capability: 50% backend (Java/GWT) and 50% frontend (TypeScript).

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Experience with Vert.X.
- Experience with TypeScript and front-end frameworks.
- Familiarity with EV-related applications and energy data.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st 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.