Full Stack Software Developer - Intermediate

Job Title

Full Stack Software Developer Intermediate (Contract-to-Hire)

Employment Type

Contract-to-Hire

• Contract Duration: 5 Months
• Contract Rate: CAD $55 60/hour
• Full-Time Conversion: ~$160,000 CAD annually

Location

Toronto, ON (Onsite / Hybrid depending on team requirements)

Role Overview

We are seeking an Intermediate Full Stack Software Developer to join our engineering team on a contract-to-hire basis. This role requires strong experience across backend and frontend development, along with exposure to modern development practices including API-driven architecture, UI frameworks, and emerging AI-assisted development workflows.

The candidate will contribute to building scalable enterprise applications and modern digital experiences, working closely with product, architecture, and QA teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain full stack applications
• Translate system and technical specifications into working solutions
• Develop backend services, APIs, and integration components
• Build responsive and performant frontend interfaces
• Integrate front-end components with backend APIs and services
• Participate in application architecture and design discussions
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues
• Support deployments, system enhancements, and integrations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the SDLC
• Contribute to performance, scalability, and reliability improvements

Must Have Skills (Core Requirements)

• 4 7 years of experience in full stack development
• Strong experience in:
  • Java / J2EE / backend technologies
  • JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Experience with:
  • REST API development and integration
  • SQL / relational databases
• Experience working across SDLC (design, development, testing, deployment)
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Experience with application architecture and system integration

Modern / Advanced Skills (HIGHLY DESIRED)

• Experience with React.js and modern JavaScript frameworks
• Experience with JavaScript / TypeScript development
• Understanding of front-end architecture and enterprise UI engineering
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools and workflows
• Familiarity with agent-based / AI-driven interaction models
• Experience with content management systems (CMS)
  • Contentful experience is an asset
• Experience using AI coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude, or similar tools)

Technical Stack

• Backend: Java, J2EE
• Frontend: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React (preferred)
• Database: Oracle / SQL
• APIs: REST services
• Tools: Git, Azure DevOps, Jira
• Optional: CMS platforms, AI-assisted tools

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with Angular or similar frameworks
• Experience with WebLogic, Tomcat, Servlets, EJB
• Experience with SOAP / REST web services
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Knowledge of AODA and accessibility standards

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate with technical and business stakeholders
• Ability to work in team environments and independently
• Strong ownership and accountability

Why This Role

• Clear contract-to-hire conversion path ($160K full-time)
• Exposure to modern development practices + AI-assisted engineering
• Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale systems
• Strong long-term stability and growth potential