Java Full Stack Tech Lead

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly capable Java Full Stack Technical Lead with strong hands‑on experience in Java and Vue.js to lead the design, development, and delivery of modern web applications. The role requires a technical leader who can contribute to coding while driving architecture, mentoring teams, and ensuring successful delivery across distributed teams.

Base salary for this position varies by geography. In Toronto, ON, it is CAD $120k – CAD $130k per year, plus benefits.

• Lead the end‑to‑end design and development of full stack applications using Java on the backend and Vue.js on the frontend.
• Act as a hands‑on technical lead, contributing directly to development while guiding the team on best practices and technical direction.
• Drive technical design, solution architecture, and system scalability decisions.
• Own and coordinate delivery across distributed/offshore teams in Ukraine and Colombia.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and day‑to‑day guidance to developers across multiple locations.
• Partner with product owners, business stakeholders, and other technical teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Ensure engineering standards are maintained across code quality, security, performance, maintainability, and testing.
• Review code, resolve technical blockers, and support teams in troubleshooting complex production and development issues.
• Facilitate sprint planning, technical discussions, estimations, and delivery tracking.
• Promote strong collaboration and communication across remote teams and stakeholders.
• Identify risks early, drive mitigation plans, and ensure timely delivery of key initiatives.

• Strong experience as a Full Stack Developer/Lead with expertise in Java and Vue.js.
• Proven experience working as a Technical Lead in agile software delivery environments.
• Strong hands‑on backend development experience with Java, ideally using frameworks such as Spring Boot or similar enterprise frameworks.
• Solid frontend development experience using Vue.js, JavaScript/Type Script, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience in technical design, architecture, and solution delivery for enterprise‑grade applications.
• Ability to remain hands‑on in coding while leading development teams.
• Proven experience managing and coordinating remote/offshore teams, especially across Ukraine and Colombia.
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices including code reviews, CI/CD, testing strategies, and secure coding principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to drive decisions in fast‑paced delivery environments.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery models.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience with Dev Ops practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization tools such as Docker/Kubernetes.
• Exposure to database design and integration with SQL/No
  
  SQL technologies.
• Previous experience in client‑facing or cross‑functional global delivery environments.

• 15 days of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave.
• Comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long‑term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
• Higher education certification policy.
• On‑demand Udemy for Business for all employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from Fin Labs and CoE groups.
• Work on cutting‑edge projects for tier‑one banks, financial institutions, and insurance firms.
• Diverse, fun‑loving and global work culture.

We are an equal‑opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All employment decisions are based on business needs and individual qualifications without regard to protected characteristics.