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JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Hybrid (Downtown, Toronto)
Duration: Until Jan 31, 2026 | Extension will be provided.
Our client, a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto is looking for a Full Stack Developer-MERN to design and develop full-stack applications aligned with business requirements. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.
Typical Day in role:
- Tech Stack: MERN Stack – Mongo, SQL, Redis
- Full Stack Role: 50/50 split
- Implement robust APIs and front-end interfaces using modern frameworks.
- Collaborate on roadmap initiatives and contribute to technical decisions.
Must-Have Skills:
- 10+ years’ experience in web development
- REST API Design & Integration – 3+ years
- 3+ years’ MERN Stack experience: React, Node.js – Including production deployment, SQL / MongoDB – Database design and integration, Redis – Understanding of caching strategies and session management
- Modern JS Tooling – ES6+, Webpack, Babel, Jest (2+ years)
- Authentication & Security – OAuth2 or similar (2+ years)
Nice-To-Have Skills:
- Object-Oriented & Functional Design – 3+ years
- HTML/CSS/SASS – Familiarity with BEM, OOCSS, SMACSS, CSS3 Animations (2+ years)
- Server-Side Rendering experience
- Accessibility & Internationalization (JAWS, Voice Over)
- Strong estimation and planning skills
Soft Skills Required:
- Clear, confident communication and collaboration across teams
Education:
- Bachelors in technical field
- Web development certifications/bootcamps
Finance professional is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.