Senior Full Stack Developer (Java, Angular/React)

About the Position

Senior Full Stack Developer (Java, Angular/React)

• Date published: Oct. 19, 2026
• Location: Toronto, ON - 199 Bay Street / Canada
• Job category: Digital
• Work model: Work from Home

About the Role

As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will make an impact by designing, developing, enhancing, and supporting scalable enterprise applications that enable critical business capabilities. You will be a valued member of the engineering team and work collaboratively with architects, product owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional Agile teams to deliver high-quality technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java and modern full-stack technologies.
• Build and support microservices-based applications using Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security, and related Spring technologies.
• Develop responsive and scalable user interfaces using Angular and/or React.
• Design, develop, integrate, and secure RESTful APIs using modern authentication and authorization frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions in an Agile environment.
• Perform troubleshooting, debugging, performance optimization, and production support activities.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, cloud deployments, and DevOps best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and promote software engineering best practices across the team.

Requirements

• 6+ years of software development experience with strong proficiency in Java development and object-oriented programming principles.
• Hands-on experience developing microservices using Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring Data JPA, and Spring Security.
• Strong experience building modern web applications using Angular and/or React.
• Proven experience designing and securing RESTful APIs using OAuth 2.0, JWT, and OpenAPI/Swagger.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases, SQL optimization, and ORM frameworks such as Hibernate/JPA.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure and container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD tools, source control systems, automated testing frameworks, and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting applications within the Banking and Financial Services industry.
• Knowledge of cloud-native architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar DevOps tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning capabilities.
• Experience working in fast-paced enterprise Agile environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Salary Transparency

Ontario Pay Transparency

The annual base salary for this position is expected to be between CAD $60,300- CAD $95,500, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Compensation decisions are based on several factors, including market conditions and internal equity.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• Comprehensive benefits program including financial education, pension plan with matching contributions, paid time off, healthcare plans, counselling, and more
• Opportunities to explore new technologies, industries, and locations
• Real-world impact by helping strengthen businesses of the biggest brands
• A supportive and inclusive work environment

About the Company

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process, and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes, and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or follow us on Twitter.

Things to Know Before You Apply

• Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
• AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
• Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
• Language proficiency: We ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
• Inclusion: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local laws.