Backend Engineer

6 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada STAFFWORXS Full time

At Staffworxs, we don't just connect talent — we power transformation.

Headquartered in Frisco, TX, with teams in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, we combine global reach with deep expertise. Our Digital & Data Analytics practice drives growth and innovation for some of the world's top CPG brands, who continue to retain us as their trusted partner. If you're ready to make an impact, you're in the right place.

Job Details

Title:
Backend Engineer (10+ Years Experience)

Location:
Toronto, Canada (Remote – candidate must be based in Toronto)

Duration of the Contract:
12+ Months

Pay Rate:
Open, DOE

Client Industry:
Lottery / Gaming

Skills Required

  • Backend development using
    Java
  • AWS Lambda
  • API Gateway
  • Microservices architecture
  • GitLab
  • PACT testing
  • Tailwind CSS
    (preferred)
  • Experience working with
    Lottery or Gaming
    clients (preferred)
  • 7+ years
    of overall backend development experience (10+ years preferred)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong stakeholder management experience
  • Customer-facing experience

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced
Backend Engineer
to join a high-performing team supporting a Lottery/Gaming client. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Java-based backend systems, cloud-native development, and microservices architecture, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using
    Java
    and
    AWS Lambda
  • Build and manage APIs using
    AWS API Gateway
  • Implement and support
    microservices-based architectures
  • Ensure high-quality code through
    PACT testing
    , code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines using
    GitLab
  • Collaborate with frontend, QA, DevOps, and business teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
  • Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical decision-making
  • Engage with client stakeholders in a customer-facing capacity to gather requirements and provide technical guidance
  • Ensure systems meet security, performance, and reliability standards required for Lottery/Gaming platforms

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience working in
    Lottery, Gaming, or highly regulated environments
  • Exposure to
    Tailwind CSS
    and collaboration with frontend teams
  • Strong understanding of cloud-native and serverless architectures
  • Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead by example

Staffworxs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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