Senior FullStack Developer, Python and React

mdf commerce; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public procurement platform in Calgary is seeking an experienced software developer to enhance their services. The role involves collaborating on web application development, including BackEnd (NodeJS, Python) and FrontEnd (React, Angular). Candidates should have a strong background in Agile/Scrum methodologies and be authorized to work in Canada. This position offers a dynamic work environment focusing on innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience in web application development.
• Experience with BackEnd development using NodeJS and Python (Flask API).
• FrontEnd development experience with React frameworks.
• Knowledge of SQL and Tailwind CSS.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with peers and product manager to deliver customer value.
• Develop solutions using programming languages and modern cloud concepts.
• Write automated tests and infrastructure as code.
• Design and implement user interfaces for web applications.

Skills

Web application development

BackEnd development (NodeJS, Python)

FrontEnd development (React, Angular)

Tailwind CSS

TypeScript

SQL

API development

Agile/Scrum/DevOps

Unit testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software development or a related program

Tools

AWS services

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Location: Sovra's Calgary Office

SOVRA is a leading public procurement platform serving over 7,000 government agencies and connecting them with more than 1 million suppliers across North America. SOVRA offers comprehensive, end-to-end solutions tailored for the public sector.

SOVRA’s solutions are purpose-built to address the unique challenges of public procurement, ensuring compliance, enhancing efficiency, and promoting transparency. Our commitment to innovation has been recognized with the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) Certification from the National Procurement Institute, affirming our platform’s adherence to the highest standards in efficiency and vendor accessibility.

By leveraging SOVRA’s advanced tools and expansive supplier network, public agencies can optimize every tax dollar spent, drive better procurement outcomes, and deliver exceptional services to their communities. You can find more info about SOVRA at SOVRA.com

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with peers and the product manager to deliver value to customers.
• Propose innovative solutions to meet business needs.
• Participate in the design, development and deployment of micro-services, API and web applications.
• Develop solutions using programming languages and modern cloud concepts.
• Write automated tests and write infrastructure as code.
• Participate in debugging and problem solving.
• Design and implement user interfaces for web applications.
• Build and deliver quality commercial enterprise software in the Microsoft Azure cloud.
• Perform initial analysis, architecture, development and testing.
• Understand customer needs and build appropriate technical solutions.
• Be a key participant in product planning, reviews, and backlog maintenance.
• Review and challenge product requirements to help the team develop optimal solutions.
• Contribute to ongoing efforts to improve the development process and further automate development and test operations.

Qualifications

• Experience of 5 years or more in web application development.
• BackEnd development experience using NodeJS and Python (Flask API)
• FrontEnd development experience with React frameworks (Next.js and others), and JS frameworks like Angular.
• Knowledge of Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, SQL.
• Knowledge of unit testing, processes and best practices.
• You have experience working with platforms that expose APIs and extension points for 3rd-party developers.
• Experience with building and consuming Web services -API development (Restful) – Experience in integration for CRM (Salesforce, Ms Dynamics).
• Comfortable with large datasets, and experience with Relational and non-relational DBs.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing Agile/Scrum/DevOps environment.
• Strong interest in developing technical knowledge and expertise.
• Dynamic, energetic and in solution mode.
• Very good interpersonal skills and likes to share opinion.
• Required: Authorized to work in Canada—unfortunately we are not able to sponsor work visas or transfers at this time.

Desired Assets

• Bachelor’s degree in software development or a related program.
• Experience with AWS services (IAM, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, API Gateway, Cognito, Lambda, Fargate, ES, etc.).
• Experience with Infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience with e-procurement and/or e-commerce technology products.

Thank you for your interest in SOVRA. However, only selected candidates will be contacted.

At SOVRA, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. In addition, we are committed to ensuring pay equity across our organization and regularly review our compensation practices.