Position: Full-Stack Developer (Backend-Focused) - 6 Month ContractPosition Type: Full time, Temporary (Existing Vacancy)Location: Toronto, ON (Remote)The Opportunity: We're looking for a
Full-Stack Developer who is primarily backend-focused but able to pick up smaller front-end tasks when needed. You'll collaborate closely with product, UX, and engineering to deliver features end-to-end, with a strong emphasis on building robust, maintainable backend systems.
What you'll do: - Design, build, and maintain backend features and APIs using Django and Python.
- Collaborate with Product to understand requirements, question assumptions, and help refine work into actionable tickets.
- Implement small frontend tasks using React, TypeScript, and Django templates.
- Work with UX to ensure features align with designs and accessibility standards.
- Write unit and integration tests for backend and any frontend work you touch.
- Review code and help evolve team standards and best practices.
- Contribute to technical discussions and provide feedback.
Who you are: - Strong experience with Python and Django.
- Experience designing and building APIs and backend services.
- Solid understanding of relational databases and data modeling.
- Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript and ability to implement frontend features.
- Experience with server-rendered templates (Django templates or similar).
- Experience writing unit and integration tests.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Exposure to React and component-based frontend development.
- Familiarity with CSS frameworks like Tailwind or Sass.
- Experience improving web accessibility (WCAG).
- Familiarity with GCP services or similar cloud platforms.
- Ownership and proactivity.
- Curiosity and willingness to question assumptions.
- Knowledge sharing and mentorship.
- Thoughtful collaboration and open communication.
Compensation: Employment offers presented to the selected candidate are based on a combination of qualifications, experience, responsibilities of the role and the candidate's location.
Base Salary: $85,000-$95,000
We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.
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