Freelance Java Developer Government Jobs in Toronto, ON

Who We Are:

Every transaction matters. Every Canadian matters. At Interac, we protect both - driving trust, security, and inclusion, so our digital economy thrives.
Founded in 1984, Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection. Connecting banks, businesses, and individuals, Interac enables millions to send, receive, and manage money safely and effortlessly every day - across both digital and physical environments.

As the backbone of Canada's financial ecosystem, Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily, supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions. Consistently ranked as Canada's most reputable financial technology brand, Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.

The Senior Front-end Developer reporting to the Leader, Development will

design and build web applications and portals with a medium size team working on mission-critical applications. You are passionate about building new features, enhancing existing products, and translating the client's business requirements into specific systems and technology solutions.

You'll be responsible for:

• Implementing visual elements and their behaviors with user interactions.
• Developing Front-end Web Applications in Angular.
• Developing complex, highly performance, scalable and reliable web applications and portals for both desktop and mobile browsers.
• Prototyping, detailed design, coding, code review and unit testing of enterprise-level web applications.
• Brainstorming web page ideas with other developers and cross-functional team using wireframing tools.
• Consuming REST APIs.
• Client-side architecture and design patterns.
• CICD and distribution methods for Web App and SDK.
• Security in web platforms such as WebAuthN, OAuth2 etc. and data protection using industry standards.
• Grasping business requirements and designing the architecture.
• Bridging the gap between the visual elements and the server-side infrastructure, taking an active role on both sides, and defining how the application looks and functions.

You bring:

• 5+ years working in front-end web development in Angular 6+.
• A University Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity.
• Extensive programming experience in HTML5, CSS3, SASS or LESS, and Bootstrap, Foundation or Materialize.
• Excellent JavaScript knowledge and programming experience with ES5/ES6.
• Solid understanding and development experience in Angular latest versions.
• Experience with TypeScript.
• Solid understanding of cloud-native design principles and best practices
• Experience with tools like Redux, Webpack, Angular CLI and/or Gulp.
• Experience consuming REST APIs.
• A strong understanding and experience MVC, MVVM & CQRS design patterns.
• TDD/BDD experience (Jest, Jasmine, Karma or Chai).
• Experience with client-side architecture and design patterns.
• Awareness of cross-browser compatibility issues and client-side performance considerations.
• Solid understanding and extensive experience with version control tools like Git.
• Exceptional problem solving and ability to work independently.
• DevOps Experience in Open-Source tooling required (JIRA, GitHub, Jenkins, etc.).
• Strong working knowledge of secure web application programming principles.
• Knowledge and experience in Java platform is an advantage.
• Experience building resilient/distributed applications and you have good understanding of network protocols/concepts.
• Experience with microservices, containerized applications, Docker/Kubernetes, cloud technologies.
• The ability to keep pace with new technologies and apply them appropriately.

Why Join Us?

At Interac, the impact we make, and the people who drive it, is profound. When you become part of our team, you're joining a purpose-driven organization that's shaping the future of digital finance in Canada. Here's what you can expect:

• Investing in the Future - Help us unlock digital prosperity for all Canadians.

• Innovative Thinking - Collaborate on products, practices, and platforms that redefine what's possible.

• Inclusive Culture - Be empowered to bring your whole self to work and realize your full potential.

• Inspiring Community - Work in an ecosystem where we lift each other up and rise together.

• Intentional Support - Enjoy flexible, supportive offerings that prioritize your total wellness.

Additional Pre-Employment Requirements:

To ensure the integrity of our organization, successful candidates will be required to complete background checks, which may include, Canadian Criminal Credit Check, Canadian ID Cross-Check, Public Safety Verification, 5-year Employment Verification, Education Verification, Credit Check, and Social Media Check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Interac is also an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together. That's why we are committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities for all individuals, without discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact us at humanresources@interac.ca. We will work with you to meet your needs.

Please be aware that certain individuals are misusing Interac Corp.'s name and logo to promote fictitious employment opportunities. Interac Corp. never requests, solicits, or accepts any form of payment in exchange for employment. Any such offers are fraudulent and should be disregarded. Interac Corp. assumes no liability for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or inconveniences arising from or related to these fraudulent activities. Such communications do not constitute an offer or representation by Interac Corp. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.