Backend Developer

Total Life, Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading teletherapy platform for older adults is looking for a dedicated Back-End Developer in Edmonton. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to enhancing mental healthcare services while utilizing technologies like Python, Django, and GCP, with a collaborative culture and solid compensation package.

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health care

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision care

Remote work available on Fridays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience building and scaling backend systems in production.
• Solid hands-on experience with Python, Django, SQL, Docker, and GCP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated tests for backend and frontend.
• Own and build the backend of a brand-new EHR platform.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams in Agile settings.

Skills

Python

Django

SQL

Docker

GCP

Job description

Back-End Developer (Edmonton, AB)

Equity + Bonus + Massive Growth Opportunity

About Total Life

We’re Total Life — the nation’s leading teletherapy platform for older adults, on a mission to help people age better, feel better, and live longer. With tens of thousands of sessions delivered and a fast-growing national footprint, we’re transforming mental health for an underserved generation. Recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the Best in Business, we’re building something bold — and we’re hiring someone equally bold to be part of our programming and engineering department.

Overview

We’re seeking a dedicated Back-End Developer to join our dynamic software development team in Edmonton, AB. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in building intuitive, responsive web interfaces that directly support our mission in mental healthcare. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about turning design into reality, eager to grow their coding skills, and excited to contribute to meaningful, user-centered projects.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain automated tests for backend (Python/Pytest) and frontend (TypeScript/Playwright/Jest).
• Build and optimize CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions and YAML configurations.
• Provision and manage test environments on GCP or AWS, including Dockerized microservices.
• Debug test failures using logs, tracebacks, and browser/network tools.
• Ensure high test coverage and reliability across unit, integration, and E2E tests.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams in Agile settings to maintain code quality.
• Manage Git workflows including branches, pull requests, and release tagging
• Own and build the backend of a brand-new EHR platform from the ground up using Python and Django.
• Design scalable APIs and data models that can handle complex, data-heavy workflows.
• Work closely with product and design to shape features from idea to production.
• Set up and maintain Docker-based dev/test environments and GCP infrastructure (Pub/Sub, Cloud Run, etc.).
• Optimize performance and reliability of SQL queries and backend services.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with frontend, QA, and operations to ship high-quality features quickly and safely.
• Contribute to technical decisions, challenge assumptions, and help define the product roadmap.
• Take full ownership of your work — from architecture to deployment and ongoing improvement.

Location

Edmonton, Alberta (Please note that remote work will be considered for exceptional candidates with occasional travel to Edmonton)

Job Type

Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday)

Who You Are

• 3+ years of experience building and scaling backend systems in production.
• Solid hands-on experience with Python, Django, SQL, Docker, and GCP (especially Pub/Sub).
• Strong product mindset — you care about the why, not just the how.
• Comfortable in fast-moving, iterative environments where shipping is key.
• You write clean, tested, and maintainable code, and you're not afraid to refactor when needed.
• You take initiative, communicate clearly, and collaborate well with both technical and non-technical teams.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to React and TypeScript — enough to jump in on frontend tasks if needed.
• Interest or background in healthcare, especially EHR systems or healthcare data standards.
• Experience working at an early-stage startup or owning product features end-to-end.

Why Join Total Life?

• Make an Impact: Contribute directly to enhancing mental healthcare services for older adults.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside an innovative and supportive team.
• Healthcare Plan: Dental care, extended health care, life insurance, paid time off, and vision care.
• Remote work available on Fridays

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $45,000.00 CAD-$65,000.00 CAD per year
• Benefits: Dental care, extended health care, flexible schedule, Remote work available on Fridays, life insurance, paid time off, and vision care.

Application Instructions

If you’re a motivated programmer ready to launch your career and drive meaningful change in mental healthcare, we want to hear from you. Submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining why you’re excited to join our team at Total Life.