Lead Full Stack Developer

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 30, 2026
1 position

$50–$70 / hour

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Associate
Application method: Apply on LinkedIn (LinkedIn sign-in required)

Job summary

Lead hands-on development for KYC application modernization and new-build initiatives using Java/Spring Boot, Angular, and AWS. Guide developers, implement APIs and integrations, collaborate with solution architects, and contribute throughout design, testing, deployment, and production support.

Job details

Required Skills & Experience • 6+ years of Java/Spring Boot development. • Strong AWS development and Angular experience. • Experience with both enterprise application modernization and new application development/new builds. • Previous Lead Developer, Technical Lead, or senior hands-on development experience. • Strong understanding of APIs, integrations, application architecture, and SDLC. • Experience with Agile delivery and Jira. • Ability to lead technically while remaining hands-on with code. • Experience within a large enterprise banking environment. Nice to Have Skills & Experience • KYC, AML, or commercial banking experience. • PostgreSQL. • AI development or AI integration experience. • Cloud migration, rehosting, or redeployment experience. Job Description Insight Global is seeking a hands-on Lead Full Stack Developer to support a major KYC transformation initiative within a large banking environment. This role will focus on both modernizing existing applications and developing new applications and functionality from the ground up. The ideal candidate has strong experience across Java/Spring Boot, Angular, and AWS, with the ability to provide technical leadership while remaining actively involved in coding and delivery. Responsibilities • Lead development across both application modernization and new-build initiatives. • Design and build new applications, services, and functionality from the ground up. • Modernize and enhance existing KYC applications. • Develop solutions using Java/Spring Boot, Angular, and AWS. • Guide developers on coding standards, design patterns, testing, and deployment. • Partner with Solution Architects to translate architecture into technical implementation. • Build and support APIs and integrations between legacy, modernized, and newly developed components. • Participate throughout solution design, development, testing, and production deployment. • Troubleshoot complex technical issues and develop scalable solutions. Artificial intelligence tools are used to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. Vacancy: This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position. 50-70/hr

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 6+ years of Java/Spring Boot development, strong AWS and Angular experience, and prior lead or senior hands-on development experience in a large enterprise banking environment. Candidates should understand APIs, integrations, architecture, and SDLC, and have experience with Agile delivery and Jira; KYC/AML, PostgreSQL, AI, and cloud migration experience are preferred.