Full Stack Engineer

Grand Software Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Software Solutions Ltd. in Toronto designs and develops robust software solutions for fintech platforms. The role involves building Java-based web applications and frameworks, both front-end and back-end, with a focus on microservices, REST APIs, and cloud deployment.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical specifications, review code, and mentor junior engineers while delivering projects on time within regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience delivering technology projects with financial institutions or enterprise firms.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges.
• Experience writing commercial or open-source software.
• Proficiency in Java and building Java-based Web applications.
• Knowledge of Cloud, Cognitive, Digital, Microservices/APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, scalable, and efficient software solutions using industry best practices and cutting-edge technologies.
• Develop our software framework on the front or the back end.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable plans.
• Architect and implement software systems that adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior team members.
• Work with cutting-edge fintech products and platforms.
• Participate in testing, release cycle, and QA processes relating to client deployments.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to troubleshoot issues and deliver projects on time and budget.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies in financial services to drive innovation.

Skills

Java

REST APIs

gRPC

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

Microservices

React Native/Flutter/Ionic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Software Engineering

Tools

Maven

Gradle

JUnit

TestNG

MongoDB

Oracle

MySQL

Job description

• Design and develop robust, scalable, and efficient software solutions using industry best practices and cutting-edge technologies.
• Develop our software framework on the front or the back end.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable plans.
• Architect and implement software systems that adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior team members to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Work with cutting-edge fintech products and platforms.
• Participate in testing, release cycle, and QA processes relating to client deployments.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, implement solutions, and successfully deliver software projects within established timelines and budgets.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, trends, and advancements in the financial services industry to drive innovation and maintain our competitive edge.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Software Engineering, or a related field
• 4 years of experience delivering technology projects with financial institutions or enterprise firms
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically about complex technical challenges
• Experience writing commercial or open-source software
• Proficiency in Java and experience in building Java-based Web applications
• Knowledge of current market technical trends, including Cloud, Cognitive, Digital, Microservices / APIs
• Experience with REST APIs and equivalents such as gRPC.
• Experience with the middle/backend tech stack: Java, Python, as well as common knowledge of databases such as MongoDB, Oracle, MySQL
• Familiarity or experience with new and emerging supporting technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, ELK Stack, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and/or other Cloud Technologies
• Familiarity or experience with mobile technologies such as React Native, Flutter, and Ionic will be desirable.

Preferred, but not required

• Knowledge of build tools like Maven or Gradle.
• Basic understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is a plus.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks such as JUnit or TestNG.