Full Stack Developer (React/.NET) – Halifax

Altis Technology; Halifax; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Altis Technology is seeking a Full Stack Developer to transform a desktop application into a modern web-based solution for underwriting teams. You will join a multidisciplinary delivery team working with React, .NET, and Azure to deliver production-ready features.

Role requires 5+ years of software development, strong React and .NET skills, and the ability to work onsite in Halifax 3 days per week. The position emphasizes agile delivery and collaboration across IT and business teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with recent hands-on React development.
• Proven experience with .NET/C# and Web API across front-end and back-end layers.
• Experience with Azure, relational databases, data repositories, Git and CI testing.
• Practical Agile experience and modern software delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Redesign and rebuild desktop application functionality as a modern, responsive web solution.
• Translate business requirements into practical, maintainable technical solutions.
• Contribute across analysis, design, coding, unit and system testing, deployment and warranty support.
• Integrate capabilities with existing systems, services and data repositories.
• Collaborate across development, infrastructure, security and business teams to manage dependencies.
• Independently manage priorities and deliver production-ready code against project roadmaps.

Skills

React development

.NET/C# development

Web API development

Azure

Relational databases

Git

Agile methods

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

University degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

Language: Strong written and spoken English communication skills

Duration: 6-month contract, with possible extension

About the Opportunity

This is an opportunity to help modernize a business-critical application within a specialized insurance environment. As a Full Stack Developer, you’ll transform an established desktop application into a modern web-based solution that supports how underwriting teams submit and manage contracts.

You’ll join an experienced, multidisciplinary delivery team and work closely with developers, QA professionals, business analysts and stakeholders. The role offers a balanced mix of React front-end and .NET back-end development, with the autonomy to own assignments and deliver meaningful solutions.

What’s In It for You

You’ll contribute to a high-impact application modernization initiative while strengthening your experience across the full development lifecycle. You’ll gain exposure to React, .NET and Azure technologies in a collaborative environment that values independent thinking, practical problem-solving and strong technical delivery.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll redesign and rebuild desktop application functionality as a modern, responsive web solution.
• Translate business and functional requirements into practical, maintainable technical solutions.
• Contribute across analysis, design, coding, unit and system testing, deployment and warranty support.
• Integrate application capabilities with existing systems, services and data repositories.
• Collaborate across development, infrastructure, security and business teams to manage technical dependencies.
• Independently manage priorities and deliver production-ready code against established project roadmaps.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, including strong recent hands-on React development.
• Strong hands-on experience with .NET, C# and Web API development across front-end and back-end layers.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, relational databases, data repositories, Git and continuous testing.
• Practical Agile experience and familiarity with modern software delivery practices.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, technical decision-making and stakeholder communication skills.
• A university degree and ability to work onsite in Halifax 3 days per week.
• Experience with legacy application modernization, Azure DevOps, distributed systems, service-oriented architecture or insurance and financial services environments is considered an asset.