Lead Full Stack Developer

Insight Global; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a hands-on Lead Full Stack Developer to support a major KYC transformation initiative within a large banking environment. The role focuses on modernizing existing applications and building new functionality from the ground up using Java/Spring Boot, Angular, and AWS.

The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership while remaining actively involved in coding, design reviews, and delivery, guiding teams on best practices, APIs, and scalable solutions in a complex

Qualifications

• 6+ years Java/Spring Boot development.
• Strong AWS development and Angular experience.
• Experience in both modernization and new build projects.
• Lead/tech-lead experience in large enterprise banking.
• APIs, integrations, and SDLC knowledge.
• Agile delivery and Jira experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development across modernization and new-build initiatives.
• Design and build new applications, services, and functionality from the ground up.
• Modernize and enhance existing KYC applications.
• Develop solutions using Java/Spring Boot, Angular, and AWS.
• Guide developers on coding standards, design patterns, testing, and deployment.
• Partner with Solution Architects to translate architecture into technical implementation.
• Build and support APIs and integrations across legacy, modernized, and new components.
• Participate throughout solution design, development, testing, and production deployment.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and develop scalable solutions.

Skills

Java/Spring Boot

AWS

Angular

APIs & Integrations

SDLC

Agile / Jira

Leadership

Hands-on coding

KYC/ AML domain

PostgreSQL

AI integration

Cloud migration

Tools

Jira

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a hands-on Lead Full Stack Developer to support a major KYC transformation initiative within a large banking environment. This role will focus on both modernizing existing applications and developing new applications and functionality from the ground up. The ideal candidate has strong experience across Java/Spring Boot, Angular, and AWS, with the ability to provide technical leadership while remaining actively involved in coding and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead development across both application modernization and new-build initiatives.
• Design and build new applications, services, and functionality from the ground up.
• Modernize and enhance existing KYC applications.
• Develop solutions using Java/Spring Boot, Angular, and AWS.
• Guide developers on coding standards, design patterns, testing, and deployment.
• Partner with Solution Architects to translate architecture into technical implementation.
• Build and support APIs and integrations between legacy, modernized, and newly developed components.
• Participate throughout solution design, development, testing, and production deployment.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and develop scalable solutions.

Skills and Requirements

• 6+ years of Java/Spring Boot development.
• Strong AWS development and Angular experience.
• Experience with both enterprise application modernization and new application development/new builds.
• Previous Lead Developer, Technical Lead, or senior hands-on development experience.
• Strong understanding of APIs, integrations, application architecture, and SDLC.
• Experience with Agile delivery and Jira.
• Ability to lead technically while remaining hands-on with code.
• Experience within a large enterprise banking environment.
• KYC, AML, or commercial banking experience.
• PostgreSQL.
• AI development or AI integration experience.
• Cloud migration, rehosting, or redeployment experience.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.