Senior Full Stack Developer (12 Months Maternity Contract)

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Online courses access

Benefits package

Workspace flexibility

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Tangerine, Canada’s leading digital bank, is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer for a 12‑month maternity contract in Toronto. You will build scalable backend services in Node.js and Java, while delivering robust frontend experiences in collaboration with product and design teams.

You will own end‑to‑end development, contribute to architecture, ensure security and performance, and mentor peers. A strong emphasis on delivering high‑quality software in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience across backend and frontend with REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full stack solutions.
• Collaborate with product and UX to translate requirements.
• Write clean, tested, and documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions.
• Ensure security, performance, and reliability of applications.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team culture.

Skills

Full stack

Node.js

Java

REST APIs

CI/CD

Testing

Distributed systems

DevOps

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

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Title: Senior Full Stack Developer (12 Months Maternity Contract)

Requisition ID: 275435

At Tangerine,we’reredefining banking. As Canada’s leading digital bank, we thrive on innovation, agility, and bold thinking, tackling every challenge head‑on with leading technology and the unstoppable power of collaboration.

Our client-obsessed teams deliver flexible, accessible banking solutions, breakthrough products, and award‑winning service. Beyond banking,we’recommitted to making an impact in the communities we serve and across our organization. We foster a culture built on integrity, inclusion, and fearless ambition – where diverse perspectives are valued, and people are empowered to do their best work.

Are you ready to disrupt the status quo? Do you crave challenges that push boundaries? Ifyou’rea high performer looking to accelerate your career and reimagine the banking landscape, this is your moment.

Let’sshape the future of banking together!

About Tangerine

At Tangerine, we build digital first banking experiences that are secure, scalable, and customer centric. Our engineering teams work in a highly collaborative environment, solving complex problems with modern technologies and strong engineering discipline.

We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer who is passionate about building high quality software across both backend and frontend stacks, and who enjoys working end to end—from API design to user experience.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will be a hands on contributor responsible for designing, building, and operating full stack solutions that support critical digital and MarTech capabilities. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver reliable, maintainable, and scalable software.

Is This Role Right for You? In This Role, You Will:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js and Java, following modern API and microservice patterns.
• Collaborate with Product and UX to translate requirements into well‑designed technical solutions.
• Write clean, testable, and well‑documented code across the full stack.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architectural decision‑making.
• Ensure applications meet security, performance, and reliability standards.
• Integrate with third‑party and internal systems using RESTful APIs and event‑driven patterns.
• Support production systems, including troubleshooting issues and contributing to root‑cause analysis.
• Continuously improve engineering practices, tooling, and development workflows.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute positively to team culture.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Strong experience as a full stack developer working across backend and frontend technologies.
• Proficiency in Node.js and Java for backend development.
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs and working with distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of software design principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with automated testing (unit, integration, end‑to‑end).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and modern DevOps practices.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

What's in it for you?

• You will be part of a diverse and inclusive team of Client-focused go‑getters looking to learn from each other in an environment that celebrates and recognizes success!
• You will have access to thousands of online and in person courses so you can shape your career growth with the support from diverse industry leaders.
• You will get our help to save for your future and to invest in your total wellbeing through our Tangerine benefits*.
• You belong here, we are equal and un‑complicated. Bring your true self to work, dress codes don’t apply here.
• You will enjoy workspace flexibility and all the excitement that comes from working at the official Bank of the Toronto Raptors.

*Tangerine employees participate in Scotiabank’s pension & benefits programs (available to permanent employees)

At Tangerine we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the team, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.