Senior Fullstack (React/Node/Next) Developer to design, build and maintain web applications for a major insurance client- 16317

Senior Fullstack (React/Node/Next) Developer to design, build and maintain web applications for a major insurance client- 16317

Desired Location: Hybrid - Toronto (3 days a week)

Estimated Start Date: 03/10/2026- 08/28/2026, potential for extension

Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced senior full-stack engineer with deep technical expertise across modern front-end and back-end technologies. The ideal candidate has a strong track record of architecting and delivering scalable, high-performance web applications, with hands-on experience in React.js, Node.js, Next.js, API-driven development, and cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure. You will play a key role in designing end to end solutions, mentoring team members, and contributing to technical strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Full Stack Development

• Design, develop, and maintain complex web applications using React.js, Node.js, and Next.js.
• Build reusable front-end components and scalable back-end services.
• Implement best-in-class UI/UX practices while ensuring robust server-side logic and performance.

API & Integration

• Architect, build, and manage RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Ensure secure, scalable API lifecycle management including versioning, monitoring, and documentation.
• Integrate with internal and external systems using modern API patterns.

Database Engineering

• Design and manage databases for front-end applications including:
• Azure Cosmos DB
• Relational and non-relational back-end databases (SQL, NoSQL)
• Optimize data models, queries, and performance for highly responsive applications.

Cloud & Infrastructure (Azure)

• Architect and deploy solutions on Microsoft Azure, leveraging:
• App Services
• Azure Functions
• Storage Accounts
• API Management
• Networking, Identity, and Monitoring tools
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Ensure systems meet high standards for security, scalability, and reliability.

Architecture & Leadership

• Lead technical design discussions and drive architecture decisions.
• Partner with Product, DevOps, and QA teams to deliver end to end solutions.
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers; promote best engineering practices.
• Participate in code reviews, technical planning, and continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in full stack software development.
• Expert-level proficiency and minimum 3+ years’ experience in:
• React.js
• Node.js
• Next.js
• API Management (Azure API Management is a plus)
• Azure Cosmos DB
• Backend databases supporting frontend application development
• Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services
• Experience using GitHub Copilot is a big plus
• Strong understanding of CI/CD, DevOps principles, and automated testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with domain-driven design and cloud native architecture patterns.
• Prior experience leading engineering teams or large-scale projects.
• Exposure to performance optimization, security standards, and observability tooling.

Story Behind the Need-Business Group & Key Projects:

Can you please provide an overview of what a typical day in this role would look like, inclusive of any team members they’d be working with, structure, size, and day-to-day duties We are looking for a Senior Full‑Stack Developer who will work closely with the business, UI/UX teams, and platform/backend engineering groups to design and build end‑to‑end applications. This role will primarily focus on solutions within the Risk area, including AI‑driven components that support risk analytics and automation.

The ideal candidate will be someone who can lead, gather and interpret requirements, and translate them into high‑quality technical solutions. They should have strong hands‑on expertise across: