Front End React / Full Stack Java Developer

Toronto 10 days agoContractor External
Negotiable
We are looking for a Senior Front-End Developer with strong React expertise to join a collaborative, fast-moving engineering team. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves writing clean code, enjoys working closely with other developers, and can help bridge front-end React applications with Java-based back-end services. Key Responsibilities • Lead and contribute to the development of React-based front-end applications • Act as a front-end specialist, supporting and mentoring existing developers • Collaborate closely with backend engineers to integrate React UIs with Java services • Build and enhance digital, customer-facing omnichannel applications • Participate in hands-on coding sessions, technical discussions, and design reviews • Contribute to a highly collaborative engineering culture where developers stay close to the code Required Qualifications • 5–7 years of professional development experience • Minimum 2+ years of hands-on React experience (must be very strong) • Proven experience as a Senior Front-End Developer • Background in fintech, retail tech, or a similar regulated/enterprise environment • Strong JavaScript, HTML, CSS fundamentals • Comfortable working in a hybrid front-end / full-stack environment • Ability to “stitch together” front-end and back-end components effectively • Team-oriented, positive, and genuinely enthusiastic about coding Nice to Have • Experience with Java (Spring Boot or similar) on the back end • Prior full-stack (Java + React) experience • Exposure to large-scale, customer-facing digital platforms • Experience in omnichannel or retail systems Work Environment • Hybrid role • Currently 2 days/week onsite • Moving toward 4 days/week onsite (TBD) • Highly collaborative team with developers deeply involved in the code