Full Stack Developer — 100% Remote

Recruit Action inc.; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government contract agency is seeking a Full Stack Developer for a 12-month remote position, working on large-scale digital transformation projects. Candidates must have extensive experience with Git, automated testing, and modern application frameworks. Responsibilities include leading technical discovery, enhancing application features, and ensuring quality. The position offers competitive hourly rates and a possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience using source control tools in collaborative environments.
• 5+ years experience developing complex software solutions in an agile environment.
• 3+ years experience with automated unit and integration testing.
• 3+ years experience with relational and alternative database technologies.
• 3+ years experience with modern application frameworks in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project research and lead technical discovery.
• Develop detailed solution designs informed by discovery findings.
• Build and enhance application features.
• Identify and resolve defects.
• Improve solution code quality.
• Collaborate with frontend designers for a consistent user experience.
• Provide technical advice to product owners.
• Support deployment, launch, and scaling of solutions.
• Design solutions focusing on reusability.
• Onboard new technical team members.
• Continuously improve development and quality assurance practices.

Skills

Source control tools (Git)

Complex software solutions

Automated unit and integration testing

Relational and alternative database technologies

Modern application frameworks

Job description

Full Stack Developer — Remote

Exciting 1-year government contract (possible 24-month extension) for 57 senior-level IT professionals to support large-scale digital transformation projects. Work with modern tech stacks (Angular, React, .NET Core, Node.js, AWS/Azure), agile methods, and human-centred design to improve public services.

What is in it for you:

• Salaried: $77-87 per hour.
• Incorporated Business Rate: $90-100 per hour.
• 12-month contract.
• Possible extension: up to 24 months.
• Full-time position: 7.25 hours/day, 36.25 hours/week.
• Primarily remote with possible on-site work in Edmonton upon reasonable notice.
• Some travel within Alberta may be required for research and interviews (costs covered for project purposes).

Responsibilities:

• Participate in project research, including fieldwork and user interviews, and lead technical discovery with related diagrams and documentation.
• Develop detailed solution designs informed by discovery findings.
• Build and enhance application features, ensuring alignment with product owner needs and service quality standards.
• Identify and resolve functional and non-functional defects.
• Improve solution code quality, tooling, and documentation for maintainability.
• Collaborate with frontend designers to ensure a consistent user experience.
• Provide technical advice to product owners to support frequent delivery cycles.
• Support deployment, launch, and scaling of solutions for general availability.
• Design solutions with a focus on reusability and contribute to common components and capabilities.
• Onboard new technical team members and maintain technical documentation.
• Continuously adopt and improve development and quality assurance practices.

What you will need to succeed:

• 5+ years experience using source control tools, particularly Git, in collaborative environments.
• 5+ years experience developing complex software solutions in an agile environment.
• 3+ years experience with automated unit and integration testing.
• 3+ years experience with relational and alternative database technologies.
• 3+ years experience with modern application frameworks in production environments.

Preferred qualifications

• 2 years experience transforming legacy systems into modern digital services.
• 2 years experience with one or more of the following: Angular, React, Vue.js, .NET Core, Node.js, Python (Django).
• 2 years experience applying software design patterns and architecture principles.
• 2 years experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• 2 years experience working with teams applying UX, service design, and human-centred design methods.
• Familiarity with Government of Alberta development guidelines and principles.

Why Recruit Action?

Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach to job seekers and businesses. Only candidates who match hiring criteria will be contacted.

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