Full Stack Engineer

Cogency Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogency Inc is seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Developer with 7–10 years of experience to join their dynamic engineering team in Toronto. The ideal candidate should have expertise in front-end technologies such as Angular or React, along with back-end experience in Java and Python. Strong knowledge of financial systems and proficiency in DevOps practices will be advantageous. This role offers an opportunity to work on scalable, high-performance applications while collaborating with a talented team.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in full-stack development.
• Strong expertise in front-end and back-end technologies.
• Experience in transactional and financial systems is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive UIs using Angular or React.
• Create APIs and manage service orchestration.
• Implement CI/CD practices with Docker and Kubernetes.

Skills

Angular

React

Python

Java (Spring Boot)

RESTful API

microservices architecture

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Tools

CI/CD

Ansible

HELM

Oracle

MSSQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

ELK

Solace

MQ

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Cogency

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Developer with 7–10 years of experience to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies, with a proven track record in building scalable, high-performance applications. Experience in transactional and financial systems is a significant advantage.

Must-Have Skills & Experience:

Front-End Development:

• Proficiency in Angular or React for developing responsive UIs.
• Experience with Python for front-end scripting or lightweight applications.

Back-End Development:

• Strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and Python for API development and service orchestration.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and microservices architecture.

Databases & Messaging:

• Experience with RDBMS (Oracle, MSSQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, ELK).
• Working knowledge of messaging platforms like Solace, MQ, or equivalent.

DevOps & Automation:

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools (e.g., Ansible, HELM).
• Proficient in Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift for containerization and orchestration.

Other Core Competencies:

• Excellent debugging and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently on complex modules and collaborate in team environments.
• Strong mentorship mindset—eager to guide and support junior developers.
• Prior experience supporting transactional/financial systems is essential.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with Python frameworks like Flask or Django.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of SWIFT Payments, ISO20022 standards, or financial transaction workflows.
• Exposure to Agile tools and methodologies (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Integration experience with JWT, OAuth, and security best practices.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and distributed systems.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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