Full Stack Software Engineer

Second Harvest; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food rescue organization in Canada is seeking a Full-Stack Software Engineer. This role involves developing the Food Rescue Application, focusing on back-end coding and cloud database management within Microsoft Azure. Ideal candidates are collaborative with a background in .NET and a passion for food sustainability. Join a mission-driven team and make a significant impact while enjoying competitive salary and flexible work hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Robust benefits package

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of back-end development using languages like .NET and ASP.NET Core.
• Familiarity with cloud services, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug code effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Second Harvest Food Rescue Application.
• Assist with database management tasks, including creating and optimizing schemas.
• Contribute to documentation for code and processes.

Skills

Back-end development using .NET

Cloud services knowledge (Microsoft Azure)

Database management and SQL

Troubleshooting and debugging

Strong collaboration skills

Willingness to learn new technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience

Job description

Elevate Your Career and Impact at Second Harvest

Date: November 2025

Department: Product

Reports to: Director of Product

Status: Full-Time

Time Required on-site: Remote

The Opportunity Awaits—Where Passion Meets Impact!

Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization and the expert in perishable food recovery. We rescue surplus, unsold food from across the supply chain and redistribute it to non‑profits across the country to feed communities. Demonstrating our values of community, environment, integrity and collaboration, we strive for No Waste. No Hunger.

If you are ready to bring your expertise and innovation to a mission‑driven organization, this is your moment.

Think we're just about redirecting food surplus? Think bigger.

Here’s why Second Harvest is your next career leap:

• Pioneers in food rescue, we are a renowned leader in perishable food redistribution across Canada.
• With a mission fueled by a no‑waste, no‑hunger ethos, we're not just changing the game—we're rewriting the rules.
• Our strategic approach aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), making every day a step towards global change.

The Role:

As a Full‑Stack Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the Second Harvest Food Rescue Application to support Second Harvest's mission. This role involves writing and updating both front‑end and back‑end code, assisting with the use of cloud databases and infrastructure within Microsoft Azure, leveraging its services to enhance application performance and reliability. Additionally, you will collaborate with other developers and cross‑functional teams to implement new features and maintain the application's systems, driving continuous improvement and innovation.

Your Impact:

• Assist the Senior Software Engineer with the management and optimization of cloud databases and infrastructurewithin Microsoft Azure.
• Assist with database management tasks, including creating, updating, and optimizing database schemas and queries.
• Assist in developing and maintaining integrations with Microsoft Dynamics to streamline data flow and enhance system functionality.
• Troubleshoot and debug issuesto ensure smooth operation of applications.
• Promote technical quality via helpful, timely code reviews and technical feedback to peers.
• Contribute to documentationfor code, processes, and systems to support team collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practicesto continuously improve skills and knowledge.
• Contribute to stand‑ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives at the team level.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned to support the overall goals of the organization.

Who You Are:

• Basic understanding of back‑end developmentusing languages like .NET and ASP.NET Core.
• Familiarity with cloud services, particularly Microsoft Azure, and willingness to learn more about cloud infrastructure.
• Knowledge of database managementand SQL, with an eagerness to develop skills in optimizing and maintaining databases.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug codeeffectively to ensure smooth application performance.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or the equivalent work experience.
• Strong collaboration skillsto work effectively with team members.
• Willingness to learn and adaptto new technologies and industry best practices.

About the Perks:

• A competitive salary paired with a robust benefits package.
• Professional growth in a role that makes a real difference.
• Flexible work hours and a commitment to work‑life balance.

Apply For This Role:

Ready to lead at the forefront of food security and sustainability? Join us at Second Harvest and be part of a team that's not just meeting the standard but setting it. Apply today and be the change you want to see in the world.

Second Harvest is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those from equity‑deserving groups, including racialized persons/persons of color, Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.