Senior Full Stack Developer

Senior Full Stack Developer Location: Toronto, ON Work Arrangement: Onsite – 5 days per week Contract Duration: November 9, 2026 – September 28, 2027 Contract Type: Contract About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer – Full Stack to design, develop, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise-level applications for government programs. The successful candidate will build secure, scalable, and maintainable platform services across frontend, backend, API, workflow, integration, and data-access layers. This role involves developing Java-based microservices, REST APIs, database components, and enterprise integrations while collaborating with architects, business analysts, UX designers, QA specialists, DevOps engineers, security teams, and other stakeholders. The developer will also provide technical leadership, conduct code reviews, troubleshoot issues, and support production deployments and ongoing application enhancements. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain secure and scalable enterprise applications. • Build and maintain Java-based microservices, REST APIs, RESTful web services, and reusable platform services. • Develop frontend, backend, workflow, middleware, integration, and data-access components. • Translate technical specifications and business requirements into working, tested applications. • Design and maintain database objects, SQL queries, data transformations, conversion routines, and integration components. • Implement security protocols and gateways, including JWT, OAuth 2.0, SSL certificates, identity integration, and secure communications. • Develop and maintain automated unit, integration, API, database, and user-interface tests. • Participate in design walkthroughs, code reviews, impact assessments, estimation, sprint planning, and release planning. • Review, modify, test, and troubleshoot build, configuration, installation, and deployment scripts. • Resolve technical issues related to development, implementation, migration, deployment, and production operations. • Collaborate with cross-functional business and technical teams throughout the software development lifecycle. • Provide post-implementation support and improve application performance, reliability, extensibility, and maintainability. • Prepare and maintain technical, system, deployment, user, and support documentation. • Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and quality oversight while meeting project deadlines. Must-Have Skills and Qualifications • 10+ years of experience designing and developing large-scale, multi-client web applications or equivalent senior-level development experience. • Extensive hands-on Java development experience with Oracle, SQL, or comparable relational database technologies. • Strong experience designing and developing REST APIs and RESTful web services. • Experience with microservice architecture and Internet-ready applications. • Experience with security gateways and protocols, including JWT, OAuth 2.0, SSL certificates, secure communications, and identity integration. • Strong knowledge of relational and hierarchical databases, query languages, SQL tuning, middleware, gateways, and communications protocols. • Experience with data conversion, migration, and enterprise integration activities. • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, refactoring, clean code, and structured development methodologies. • Experience with Agile delivery approaches, automated testing, and Azure DevOps or comparable tools. • Experience with application deployment, troubleshooting, technical documentation, and post-implementation support. Technical Skills and Experience • Java development and enterprise application architecture • REST APIs and RESTful web services • Microservices and reusable platform services • Oracle, SQL, and relational or hierarchical databases • SQL tuning and data-access components • JWT, OAuth 2.0, SSL certificates, and identity integration • Middleware, gateways, and enterprise integrations • Azure DevOps, source control, build, testing, and deployment pipelines • Automated testing, debugging, and production support • Agile methodologies and software development lifecycle practices Soft Skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. • Ability to communicate technical concepts and present ideas effectively. • Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and meet aggressive deadlines. • Experience participating in technical discussions, design reviews, and cross-functional collaboration. Nice to Have • Experience working with the Ontario Public Service (OPS) or other public-sector organizations. • Knowledge of public-sector development standards, governance, security, accessibility, information management, and documentation requirements. How to Apply Interested candidates can send their resumes to itjobs@i8is.com or contact me directly.