Full Stack Developer

The Role: Full Stack Developer

Reports To: Senior Manager, Digital Services

Position start date: As soon as possible

Application due date: Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the position is filled.

A full stack developer at CAWST is a team-oriented person who brings passion to their work and is excited about creating innovative solutions that enable people to take action on water, sanitation and hygiene issues. CAWST fosters a highly collaborative and driven team to deliver digital services and products to the people we help.

Please note:

• This role requires you to be based in Calgary, AB.
• Only candidates with valid full-time Canadian work authorization will be considered.
• Candidates must be available to work from our Calgary office full-time, Monday - Friday.

Role Summary 

Under the guidance of the Senior Manager Digital Services, you will play a central role in innovating, creating, and maintaining a large suite of web and application projects with the aim of scaling and supporting internal organization needs while developing products that ultimately deliver value to people around the world.  You will manage multiple project deliverables simultaneously, while remaining agile in working across multiple technology stacks.  You are a self-motivated problem solver, team player, and have a passion for making a difference in the world through the use of digital technologies. 

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend features and APIs as per business needs

• Collaborate & connect across the organization to ensure solutions meet both internal and external end-user needs.

• Contribute to architecture and deployment planning, supporting an efficient infrastructure

• Support frontend integrations to provide a streamlined user experience

• Help modernize and maintain legacy projects as part of our ongoing platform updates

• Test and debug across browsers and platforms to ensure consistent quality – globally

• Participate in code reviews, share knowledge, and grow together within our small, multidisciplinary team.

Education and experience

• Degree in computer science, and 2-5 years post graduate work experience as a full stack developer
• The following additional experience will be considered with a high degree of value:
  • Dynamics365 Power Platforms, Power Automate, MS Azure, Python/Java/Go, D365 Dataverse.
  • Google Analytics (GA4) best practice
  • Advanced understanding of A.I.

Skills and technology stacks 

• High degree of experience with Node.js, JavaScript, and/or TypeScript
• Strong understanding of REST API’s and Auth stacks such as Auth0, Supabase, MS Azure, OpenAI
• Familiarity with SQl-based database technology (Supabase / PostgreSQL)
• Experience with front-end tech stacks such as Next.js, Nuxt.js, Vue 2 / 3
• Highly adaptable to new technology stacks
• Able to follow through on commitments and execute plans efficiently and effectively
• Demonstrated delivery on alternate perspectives and solution design
• Analytical and solutions-oriented
• Excellent problem solving, written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects at once
• Highly motivated to create solutions that have a direct, measurable impact around the world.

​​​​​​​When applying, please include:

• A cover letter that tells us more about you past what we can see on your resume, and why you are excited to work with CAWST. We will not consider your application unless this is included.

  • Please note: Your application will be read by real humans on our team, not an AI bot.

• Your resume

CAWST values equitable opportunities, sustainable solutions, and collaborative and inclusive processes. CAWST recognizes and accepts differences in cultural, religious, and political processes and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.