At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop full stack applications using Java, React, and cloud technologies.
- Company: Join a leading Canadian financial institution with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, remote work options, and extensive professional development resources.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for career growth and mentorship.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the tech world while working on exciting projects.
- Qualifications: 7+ years of software development experience with strong full stack skills.
The predicted salary is between 60 - 60 $ per hour.
We are seeking an Expert Full Stack Developer to design, build, and maintain both front-end interfaces and back-end systems, including APIs, microservices, databases, and cloud deployments. This role will be responsible for developing scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise applications using technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, React, Node.js, Python, and SQL.
The ideal candidate is a strong hands-on engineer with deep full stack expertise, capable of translating business requirements into robust technical solutions. This individual will work closely with product, architecture, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders to deliver modern digital solutions that are reliable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and support full stack applications across front-end and back-end environments.
- Build responsive, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces using React and modern web development practices.
- Develop and maintain back-end services, APIs, and business logic using Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, and Python.
- Design and implement microservices-based architectures for scalable and modular application development.
- Build and maintain secure RESTful APIs and service integrations.
- Design, optimize, and manage relational databases and queries using SQL.
- Contribute to cloud-native application deployment and operational support in platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical solutions aligned with business and architecture requirements.
- Ensure code quality through peer reviews, automated testing, and adherence to engineering best practices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the full stack, including UI, APIs, services, databases, and cloud environments.
- Support CI/CD pipelines, release processes, and deployment automation.
- Create and maintain technical documentation for applications, integrations, and support processes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in engineering standards, design patterns, and team practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7+ years of experience in software development, including significant full stack development experience.
- Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot for enterprise application development.
- Proven experience building scalable web applications using React.
- Hands-on experience with back-end technologies such as Node.js and Python.
- Strong experience designing and building APIs and microservices.
- Strong knowledge of SQL, relational databases, schema design, and query optimization.
- Experience deploying and supporting applications in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Experience with version control tools such as Git.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
- Solid understanding of application security, authentication, authorization, and secure coding principles.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with TypeScript and modern front-end architecture patterns.
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployment models.
- Experience with event-driven architecture, messaging systems, or asynchronous processing.
- Knowledge of API gateways, observability, logging, and monitoring tools.
- Exposure to enterprise-scale environments with high availability and security requirements.
- Experience working in Agile delivery teams.
- Background in banking, financial services, or other regulated industries.
- Experience mentoring developers and contributing to technical leadership.
Technical Skills
- Front-End: React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, responsive design
- Back-End: Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, Python, REST APIs, microservices
- Database: SQL, relational databases, data modeling, schema design, query optimization
- Cloud/DevOps: AWS, Azure, GCP, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, deployment automation
- Engineering Practices: Testing, code reviews, debugging, performance tuning, secure coding
Core Competencies
- Full stack application design and delivery
- Strong back-end and API development expertise
- Microservices and distributed systems thinking
- Front-end usability and performance optimization
- Cloud-native engineering and deployment
- Problem solving and analytical thinking
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Strong ownership and accountability
- Quality, security, and maintainability focus
Success Measures
The successful candidate will:
- Deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable full stack applications.
- Build high-quality APIs and microservices that support business growth.
- Improve engineering efficiency through reusable components and automation.
- Maintain strong standards for performance, reliability, and security.
- Partner effectively across teams to deliver business value.
Full Stack Java Developer in Toronto employer: Apex Systems
Everforth Apex is an exceptional employer located in Vancouver, BC, offering a dynamic hybrid work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide extensive training resources, certification opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Join us to be part of a culture that values continuous learning and recognizes excellence, making it a rewarding place to advance your career as an IT Project Manager.
