Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Motion Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Motion Recruitment in Toronto is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a growing AI-focused team that builds next-generation applications for a global financial information organization. You’ll work across Java, Spring Boot, Python, React, and cloud technologies to design scalable solutions with real-world impact.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, architecture influence, mentoring others, and collaboration with AI/ML experts to bring innovative ideas into production, with strong

Qualifications

• 12+ years of full-stack software engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Strong expertise with Java, Spring Boot, Python, and React.
• Experience designing scalable web applications and microservices.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs and software architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, testing frameworks, and modern development practices.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on coding with emphasis on backend Java and frontend React.
• Collaborate with AI/ML teams to integrate Gen AI services.
• Influence architecture and lead technical initiatives.
• Mentor engineers and guide cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to production readiness and DevOps practices.

Skills

Full-stack software engineering

Java

Spring Boot

Python

React

REST APIs

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Mentoring

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Job description

Join a growing AI innovation team in Toronto, ON building next-generation intelligent applications for a global organization in the financial information and analytics space. This full-time opportunity is ideal for a Senior Software Engineer who enjoys working across Java, Spring Boot, Python, React, cloud technologies, and AI-powered platforms to create scalable solutions with real-world impact.

This is a chance to help shape the future of AI-driven products from the ground up. The team is looking for a seasoned full-stack engineer who can lead technical initiatives, influence architecture, and collaborate closely with AI/ML experts to bring innovative ideas into production. If you're passionate about modern engineering practices, mentoring others, and building cutting-edge applications in a highly collaborative environment, you'll find tremendous opportunities for growth, ownership, and long-term career development here.

Required Skills & Experience

• 12+ years of full-stack software engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• Strong expertise with Java, SpringBoot, Python, and React
• Experience designing and developing scalable web applications and microservices
• Strong understanding of REST API's and software architecture
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, testing frameworks, and modern development practices
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead technical initiatives

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with AWS and/or Azure
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience integrating LLMs, Gen AI services, or ML-driven applications
• Experience leading greenfield product development initiatives

Tech Breakdown

• 35% Java/ SpringBoot
• 25% React
• 20% Python
• 20% Cloud, AI/ML integrations & DevOps

Daily Responsibilities

• 75% Hands On
• 10% Management Duties
• 15% Team Collaboration

The Offer

• Bonus eligible

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the Canada on a full-time basis now and in the future