Senior Full Stack Software Designer (Java & React)
Role Overview
Design, build, and maintain front-end interfaces and back-end systems, including APIs, microservices, databases, and cloud deployments.
Develop scalable, secure, high-performing enterprise applications.
Hybrid role requiring attendance at the downtown Toronto and/or client office at least two days per week; this may change.
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Role overview
Design, build, and maintain front-end interfaces and back-end systems, including APIs, microservices, databases, and cloud deployments.
Develop scalable, secure, high-performing enterprise applications.
Hybrid role requiring attendance at the downtown Toronto and/or client office at least two days per week; this may change.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and support full stack applications; build responsive, accessible React interfaces.
- Develop back-end services and business logic using Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, and Python; build microservices and secure REST APIs.
- Design and optimize relational databases and SQL queries; contribute to cloud-native deployment and operational support.
- Collaborate with product, architecture, QA, DevOps, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams on technical solutions.
- Ensure quality through peer reviews, automated testing, and engineering practices; troubleshoot issues across the full stack.
- Support CI/CD, releases, and deployment automation; maintain technical documentation and improve engineering standards.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 10+ years of software development experience, including significant full stack experience.
- Strong Java and Spring Boot expertise; proven React web application experience.
- Back-end technology experience such as Node.js and Python; experience building APIs and microservices.
- Strong SQL, relational database, schema design, and query optimization knowledge.
- Cloud deployment experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform; experience with Git.
- Familiarity with CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps; knowledge of security, authentication, authorization, and secure coding.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred qualifications
- TypeScript and modern front-end architecture; Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployment.
- Event-driven architecture, messaging, asynchronous processing, API gateways, observability, logging, or monitoring.
- Enterprise-scale high-availability and security environments, Agile teams, or banking, financial services, and other regulated industries.
- Mentoring developers and contributing to technical leadership.
Technical skills
- Front end: React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and responsive design.
- Back end: Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, Python, REST APIs, and microservices.
- Database: SQL, relational databases, data modeling, schema design, and query optimization.
- Cloud and DevOps: AWS, Azure, GCP, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and deployment automation.
- Engineering practices: testing, code reviews, debugging, performance tuning, and secure coding.
Compensation
- Estimated salary range is $95,000–$145,000; compensation depends on skills, geographic market, experience, training, licenses, and certifications.
- The role is an existing vacancy.
Additional role information
Listed certifications include RCDA Practitioner, Java Enterprise Edition, Azure Solutions Architect, Leading SAFe, SEI Certified Software Architect Professional, and IASA Specialist Software.
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