Full Stack Developer

Job Description

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.  We have a hybrid environment, working together in the office Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Staff can choose to work from home most Thursdays and Fridays.

Please note : This role requires you to be based in Calgary, AB. Only candidates with valid Canadian work authorization will be considered,.

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.

Qualifications

Education and experience

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, and / or 2+ years equivalent 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

Front-end design and UX vision

Developing in the A.I. space using OpenAI and / or CoPilot AI

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.

Additional Information

Work Environment

Hybrid work environment : In-office (Monday - Wednesday) & Remote (Thursday - Friday, when possible), with flexibility for in-person meetings and events. Please note that this role may require more than three days per week in-office on a regular basis, so remote days are not guaranteed.

Benefits of Working at CAWST

Work that directly improves lives through safe water and sanitation.

A culture that values creativity, collaboration, and inclusion.

Flexible work environment and professional growth opportunities.

Global experiences and meaningful travel that contribute to improved WASH outcomes worldwide.

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.