Lead Full Stack Developer

Job Title : Lead Full Stack Developer

Company : Cogency

Location : Hybrid – Toronto, Canada

Employment Type : Full-Time

Job Summary :

We are looking for an experienced Lead Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and implement high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java, RDBMS, SQL, and front-end frameworks like Angular or React . Experience in financial institutions, particularly Securities Lending or Prime Brokerage , will be a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design and develop high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions.
• Analyze complex business requirements and translate them into functional applications.
• Develop and maintain RESTful services and back-end logic in Java 8+ .
• Implement and maintain front-end components using Angular or React .
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries and integrate with relational databases.
• Maintain and enhance existing applications, ensuring smooth performance and scalability.
• Work closely with Business Analysts, Systems Analysts, and other Developers to ensure alignment with business needs.
• Support and enhance CI / CD, SDLC, and DevOps processes .
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers.
• Ensure compliance with code quality standards, best practices, and security guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and escalate issues when necessary.

Required Skills & Experience :

Nice to Have Skills :

Experience with Message Queues (MQ)

Proficiency in Python and R

Knowledge of Microservices Architecture

Cloud development experience

Familiarity with JIRA, AutoSys

Experience with JBoss migration and Java application upgrades