Full Stack Designer

Apex Systems; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract role

Job summary

Apex Systems seeks a skilled Full Stack Designer to design and develop enterprise applications across back-end services, APIs, microservices, and front-end components. The role combines solution design with substantial hands-on development focused on cloud modernization and AI integration.

Expect to implement Java/Spring Boot microservices, REST APIs, and front-end UI, while collaborating with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical designs and artifacts.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Java 17, 18, or 21 and Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and developing REST APIs and microservices.
• Full-stack application design including front-end/UI development.
• Experience with Node.js and SQL Server.
• Cloud experience with Azure and OpenShift is a plus.
• Ability to modernize applications and migrate to cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop full-stack enterprise applications across back-end services, APIs, microservices, and front-end components.
• Build Java/Spring Boot microservices and REST APIs.
• Develop back-end services and front-end components for enterprise apps.
• Create proofs of concept and code modifications to validate solutions.
• Support modernization and cloud migration initiatives and AI integration.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

Full-stack development

Node.js

SQL Server

Azure

OpenShift

Python for automation

Bootstrap

Generative AI integration

Design patterns

Tools

Node.js

Bootstrap

SQL Server

Azure

OpenShift

Job description

# Full Stack DesignerApply**Job#: 3056452****Job Description:****Full Stack Designer**Apex Systems is a global IT services provider, and our consulting practice has an opening for a Full Stack Designer with strong Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and application-design experience to support a Top Five Bank.**Job Description**Apex Systems is looking for a Full Stack Designer to design and develop enterprise applications across back-end services, APIs, microservices, and front-end components. This role combines solution design with significant hands-on development and is focused on application development, cloud modernization, and AI integration. More than 50% of the role will involve hands-on development.· Design and develop full-stack enterprise applications.· Build Java/Spring Boot microservices and REST APIs.· Develop back-end services and front-end application components.· Create proofs of concept and code modifications to validate proposed solutions.· Support application modernization and migration from on-premises to cloud services.· Integrate Generative AI and Agentic AI capabilities into enterprise applications from a deployment and integration perspective.· Use Python for automation, scripting, and validation.· Translate business requirements into technical designs.· Produce high-level designs and supporting design artifacts.· Provide technical guidance throughout development, testing, deployment, and post-delivery support.· Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, developers, and solution designers.**Required Skills & Experience**· Strong hands-on experience with Java 17, 18, or 21.· Strong experience with Spring Boot.· Experience developing REST APIs and microservices.· Full-stack application design and development experience, including front-end/UI development.· Experience with Node.js.· Experience with SQL Server.· Experience with Azure and OpenShift.· Experience with software and microservices design patterns.· Experience supporting cloud migration or application-modernization initiatives.· Experience developing proofs of concept and completing hands-on coding.· Experience deploying or integrating Generative AI and Agentic AI capabilities.· Experience with Python for automation, scripting, and validation.· Experience with Bootstrap.· Strong requirements-gathering and technical-design skills.· Strong communication and collaboration skills.· Ability to work independently and manage changing or ambiguous requirements.**Nice to Have Skills & Experience**· Banking or financial-services experience.· Familiarity with banking products and financial applications.· Contact-centre experience.· Experience with client-authentication or biometric solutions.**Equal Opportunity Employer**We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request through the Human Resources Request Form. The EEOC “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here. AI Disclosure: We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.****Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:** In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Toronto, ON, CA**Job Type:****Date Posted:** October 19, 2026**Pay Range:** $65 - $75 per hour