Intermediate Full Stack Developer

Apex Systems; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer for a 6-month contract with a Big Five Bank in Toronto. The ideal candidate will lead a team, develop scalable software, and have expertise in banking, particularly in Customer Onboarding. This hybrid role offers a great opportunity for career growth in a well-organized team environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Program

401K Program

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in full stack development and team leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in banking sector, focusing on Customer Onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of developers.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define system specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Apex Systems is a global IT services provider, and our staffing practice has an opening for a Full Stack Developer with Angular, Java, Python and AWS experience to place at our client, a Big Five Bank.

Terms: 6 Month Contract

Location: Hybrid, Downtown Toronto – 1-2 days in Office

Application Process: It is best to apply via the medium on which you are seeing this posting. If you encounter technical difficulties submitting your resume, please send a Word version of your resume to Mauncho Ogega at [e-mail]. Please reference Full Stack Developer.

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Full Stack Systems Software Engineer with a strong background in the banking industry, specifically in Customer Onboarding and Implementation. This role requires deep expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies, leadership capabilities, and a strategic mindset for simplifying and optimizing software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working in structured environments using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a small team of developers, providing technical guidance and oversight.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software systems across both front-end and back-end components.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate hardware-software interfaces and define system specifications and performance requirements.

• Simplify and optimize software solutions to improve performance, maintainability, and scalability.

• Develop and execute comprehensive testing and validation procedures.

• Provide technical support and perform maintenance of existing software systems.

• Communicate project status, proposals, and technical issues to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

• Direct software programming efforts and oversee the creation of technical documentation.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level and application-level issues.

• Apply domain expertise in banking, particularly in Customer Onboarding workflows and implementation processes, to ensure solutions align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience: Relevant experience in software development, including full stack development and team leadership.

• Domain Expertise: Demonstrated experience in the banking sector, with a focus on Customer Onboarding and Implementation.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

• Ability to code independently with minimal oversight and deep understanding of the development ecosystem.

Core Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of software development practices and domain-specific technologies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Effective collaboration and team leadership abilities.

• Strong influence and decision-making skills, with a data-driven mindset.

• Deep understanding of technical and business environments, including deployment practices and system behavior.

This a great opportunity to join a Big Five Bank and continue your career in the financial domain. Be a part of a great work environment with a very well-organized team and colleagues who will help you succeed.

This is a position that impacts the bank enterprise wide with great opportunity for career growth within the bank.

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Apex is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [e-mail] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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 ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview:Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, 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. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.