Lead Full Stack Java Developer

Hays; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking a Lead Full Stack Java Developer to spearhead the design and maintenance of scalable web applications. This hybrid position requires leadership in the development process, collaboration with teams, and technical mentorship, addressing both front-end and back-end technology issues. Ideal candidates will have extensive Java and SQL knowledge with a strong sense of ownership in a mission-critical context.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Bonus on conversion to perm

Benefits on conversion to perm

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in web applications using Java, Spring Framework, and SQL.
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer.
• Strong sense of ownership in a mission-critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and maintenance of scalable web applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for software delivery.
• Provide mentorship to developers.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Angular JS

Node JS

Python

MySQL

Apache Tomcat

Microsoft Windows

Redhat OS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology / computer science or related disciplines

Tools

JBoss App Server

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Lead Full Stack Java Developer

Client: Defence

Role: Lead Full Stack Java Developer

Job Type: Contract to Perm

Location: Hybrid in North York

Your New Company

Our client, a very well-known global company to hire a Lead Full Stack Java Developer.

Your New Role:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the design, development, and maintenance of scalable web applications and enterprise solutions. As a technical leader, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software, provide mentorship to developers, and ensure the stability and performance of mission-critical systems. You will oversee ongoing fixes, enhancements, and upgrades of web-based COTS and custom applications, as well as the underlying Microsoft SQL database.

• Design, develop, and maintain both front-end and back-end components of software applications on

J2EE based platform.

• Implement and maintain scalable, modular, and reusable code.

• Ensure the responsiveness and performance of applications across various devices.

• Develop detailed program specifications.

• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and best practices.

• Develop, test, and deploy necessary fixes and application upgrades in collaboration with partners and

other IT support teams. Participate in integration and regression testing

• Write documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, and corrections.

• Participates in tier 3 application support activities including incident management and supports the

assessment and delivery of application upgrades and patches.

• Troubleshoot application/database/system issues, and provide a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) working

effectively with partners and/or Open-Source communities.

• Provide off-hour support to avoid any service impact to the customer.

• Develop/build enhancements to solution as required by customer and business.

• Participate in code reviews – peer and junior.

• Participates in team-based projects, many of which may be matrix managed; must be accustomed to

completing deliverables within time and budgetary constraints.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers.

• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies and provide recommendations for adoption.

• Perform other technical duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology / computer science or related disciplines e.g. Engineering
• Must have a minimum of 7 years of experience in developing, implementing, and/or supporting large and complex web-based applications using Java, Spring Framework, Open-Source frameworks, 3rd party COTS, and relational database (Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL).
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer with expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies.
• Excellent knowledge of industry standards for design and application development.
• Exceptional skills/talent troubleshooting and fixing complex web-based application/system issues.
• Strong working knowledge in SDLC and Agile process.
• Solid understanding of highly available architecture and experience supporting mission-critical services. Experience implementing and supporting Disaster Recovery.
• Hands-on technology experience in JBoss App Server, Angular JS, Node JS, Java, Python, MySQL, Apache Tomcat, Microsoft Windows, and Redhat OS.
• Familiarity and experience supporting the Government of Ontario IT Standards (GO-ITS) is a plus.
• Must possess a strong sense of ownership and urgency in supporting a mission-critical business environment.
• Ability to work under limited supervision.

What You’ll get in Return

The client is offering a competitive hourly rate and pay with Bonus and benefits on conversion to perm.

Interested?

If you’re available and interested in this role, please reply to [e-mail] as soon as you can attaching your updated resume.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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