**This role does not have a visa sponsorship option; it also requires 2-3 days a week working from the office in Downtown Toronto** This is a contract role**

GFT is a shaping the future of digital business. We are recognized as transformation leaders with a passion for technology and innovation. We provide sustainable solutions through IT engineering and technology consulting. We are over 10,000 solution-oriented technology professionals across 16 countries. In Canada, we have offices in Toronto, Quebec & Montreal.

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing:

• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand functional business use cases and deliver complete functionalities.
• Lead a dedicated GFT team taking responsibility for overall team delivery, coordinate work planning end estimation, ensure high quality standards for entire team deliveries. Also act as a mentor and line manager for the team. 
• Coordinate efforts with other teams on the client side to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
• Maintain high-quality code with extensive test coverage to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Develop comprehensive documentation to support the modernized application.
• Serve as an expert in your technology field, providing guidance and expertise to team members and stakeholders.

Here's What You Need:

• 6+ years of experience in software development in enterprise environment
• Perfect knowledge of Java, with a strong proficiency in Spring, Spring Boot, and fluent Java (JDK 8+).
• Expertise in Kafka or alternatively any other event streaming architectures.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, particularly Tekton and Harness, to facilitate continuous integration and deployment.
• Experience working in enterprise environment delivering functional business requirements
• Experience in leading development teams and coordinating efforts across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and cloud-native technologies. Good knowledge of Kubernetes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders and technical teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Nice to Have:

• Ability to read and maintain .NET code
• Experience with modernizing legacy applications and transitioning to cloud-based architectures.

Why Join the team?

Caring, Committed, Collaborative, Courageous, Creative are our core values, we are looking for people who know what they are doing and are motivated to bring a positive attitude to the GFT Group. This position offers a wonderful opportunity to truly engage and get involved in a dynamic and competent team.

Joining GFT means choosing a company on a human scale where happiness and pleasure are of how we work, but it is also :

• The opportunity to provide complex banking solutions with global experts and local specialist;
• Work with a leadership group that starts with trust first;
• Have a team that cares what you think and how you would approach the solution;
• Promotes remote work culture and only coming to office when it benefits everyone;
• Teamwork is at the heart of our values. We love to learn from challenges and celebrate success together!
• In addition to being part of our great team, you will have the start with these great work conditions:
  • Six week’s vacation program for all
  • 35h per week and flexible schedule / 40h per week and flexible schedule (for non QC needs)
  • Diversified social & sports activities
  • Generous individual or family insurance plan.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement: #MakeyourMark

Diversity is the key to a successful company. At GFT we are committed to cultivating, fostering, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We want to work with you because of your skills and your talent regardless of your age, ethnicity, gender identity, or physical ability. We know that being a diverse, inclusive employer will help us live up to our social responsibility and make a difference.