Full Stack Engineer

PeoplePilot; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PeoplePilot is seeking a seasoned Java/Node.js engineer in Toronto to design, develop, and maintain scalable Java applications and services. You will build modular RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring/Spring Boot, applying clean code and design patterns.

You will write comprehensive unit tests with JUnit/Mockito, practice TDD, and integrate CI/CD pipelines with SonarQube/JaCoCo for quality gates. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience in Java or Node.js.
• Strong command of core Java concepts: collections, generics, streams, lambdas, concurrency.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices with Spring/Spring Boot.
• Proven unit testing with JUnit and Mockito; familiarity with TDD.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java applications and services using clean code and design patterns.
• Build modular, testable apps and RESTful APIs with Java.
• Develop microservices with Spring Boot; apply SOLID principles.

Skills

Java

Node.js

Spring / Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Multithreading

JUnit

Mockito

CI/CD

Docker

React

Education

University Degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Maven

Git

Bitbucket

Jenkins

SonarQube

JaCoCo

Backstage

Docker

Job description

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and maintainable Java applications and services using clean code principles and established design patterns.
• Build modular, reusable, and testable applications and RESTful APIs using Java.
• Develop microservices using frameworks such as Spring and Spring Boot.
• Apply core Java concepts, including:
• Collections
• Generics
• Streams and lambdas
• Concurrency and multithreading
• JVM memory management

Testing & Quality Engineering

• Write comprehensive and meaningful unit tests using JUnit and Mockito to ensure code correctness, reliability, and maintainability.
• Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) and continuous testing practices to drive good design and prevent regressions.
• Integrate automated unit testing, static code analysis, security scanning, and quality gates into CI/CD pipelines.
• Use tools such as SonarQube and JaCoCo to measure, enforce, and continuously improve code quality and test coverage.
• Champion engineering quality through code reviews, pair programming, coding standards, and best practices.

Security

• Embed security-by-design throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Follow secure coding standards and application security best practices.
• Identify and address security vulnerabilities early in the development process.
• Apply knowledge of application security principles, including the OWASP Top 10.

Code Improvement & Troubleshooting

• Refactor and improve existing codebases to reduce technical debt and enhance:
• Performance
• Maintainability
• Testability
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical, performance, security, and reliability issues.
• Collaborate with architects, business and application analysts, operations teams, and testing specialists to deliver reliable, secure, and high-quality solutions.
• Work effectively within a fast-paced, cross-functional Agile environment.
• Contribute to technical documentation and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and development practices.
• Evaluate and adopt AI-assisted development and developer experience platforms to improve engineering quality, productivity, and delivery efficiency.

Skills Required

Core Technical Skills

• 5+ years of software development experience with Java and/or Node.js, covering the full application development lifecycle.
• Strong command of core Java, including:
• Collections
• Concurrency and multithreading
• Generics
• Streams and lambdas
• JVM memory management
• Hands-on experience building RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring / Spring Boot.
• Strong understanding of clean code, SOLID principles, and design patterns.

Testing & Code Quality

• Proven experience writing effective unit tests using JUnit and mocking frameworks such as Mockito.
• Solid understanding of:
• Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Regression prevention
• Experience with SonarQube, JaCoCo, static code analysis, code coverage, and security scanning.

DevOps & Development Tools

• Experience with build tools such as Maven or Gradle.
• Experience with source control systems such as Git and Bitbucket.
• Experience integrating automated tests, quality checks, and security gates into CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.

Front-End Skills

• Experience with modern UI technologies is preferred, including:
• React
• Angular
• TypeScript
• HTML5
• CSS

Security

• Working knowledge of secure coding practices and application security fundamentals.
• Familiarity with security standards and vulnerabilities such as the OWASP Top 10.

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional Agile environment.
• Strong focus on software quality, reliability, security, and maintainability.

Nice to Have / Added Advantage

• Experience using AI-assisted development tools, such as GitHub Copilot, to accelerate coding and testing.
• Experience working with AI agents or agentic development workflows.
• Experience with Backstage and related developer portal technologies.
• Experience with Node.js and backend API technologies.
• Experience designing and maintaining scalable backend services.

DevOps & Cloud

• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and related tooling.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as:
• Docker
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Practical experience working within Agile delivery methodologies.

Education

• University Degree or College Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technology field.