What You'll Do:

As a Senior Java Developer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable, enterprise-grade backend systems. Specifically, you will become a key contributor in delivering modern cloud-native solutions, evolving microservices-based platforms, and translating complex business requirements into reliable technical outcomes. Your expertise in Java, distributed systems, and Agile delivery will help drive innovation, engineering excellence, and sustainable growth across the organization.

Establish a strong understanding of enterprise applications, backend services, and cloud-native architecture with a focus on scalable and resilient solutions.
Design high-level and detailed system architectures using microservices, event-driven systems, and domain-driven design principles.
Develop clean, maintainable, and production-grade applications using Java 11+ and Spring Boot.
Build and enhance RESTful APIs, microservices, and asynchronous event-driven integrations.
Design and operate distributed systems in cloud environments, with Azure preferred.
Implement messaging, streaming, and publish/subscribe patterns to support enterprise integrations.
Collaborate with Product, QA, Architecture, and UX teams within Agile Scrum environments.
Lead technical delivery initiatives, conduct code reviews, and mentor fellow engineers.
Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot to improve development efficiency and code quality.
Design, automate, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
Support containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
Champion automated testing strategies utilizing JUnit, Mockito, SpringBoot Test, and Test containers.
Promote observability, reliability, and performance through monitoring and operational best practices.
Align technical solutions with business priorities through effective communication and stakeholder partnership.
Manage project timelines through effective collaboration, communication, and feedback loops.

What You Bring:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience. Master's degree is preferred.
6+ years of professional software development experience building and operating enterprise Java applications.
Expert knowledge of Java 11+ and the Spring ecosystem, including Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Data, and Spring Security.
Strong experience with microservices architectures, distributed systems, and event-driven design patterns.
Experience across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) from design through production support.
Strong knowledge of SQL, relational databases, ORM strategies, and performance optimization techniques.
Hands-on experience with cloud-native engineering in Azure, AWS, or GCP.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Maven/Gradle, and Azure DevOps.
Strong understanding of CI/CD, DevOps, and Agile Scrum delivery practices.
Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as New Relic, Splunk, or Datadog.
Experience with SAP Hybris or similar enterprise commerce platforms is an asset.
Knowledge of Angular or React is an asset.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, stakeholder management, mentoring, and leadership skills.

Location: Toronto, Ontario or Quarry Park, Calgary (Hybrid: In-office 4 days a week)

We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
Performance incentives, Continuing Education Programs
Other perks to support your well-being
Career growth opportunities and product discounts

Broadband Salary Range: $64,000 – $106,000 CAD.

Our typical hiring range is between $64,000 and $85,000 CAD. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements. For critical roles, the compensation offering will be reviewed to ensure alignment with market rate and conditions and the unique value you bring to the role.

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This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.

We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, over 1,600 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.