Senior Software Engineer

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. Lead teams and projects . Collaborate with the product team on technical feasibility and story breakdown . Design, develop, and maintain web applications using Django and FastAPI . Build and integrate RESTful APIs .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeEdmonton • CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full stack development with a focus on Python, Django, and FastAPI, while effectively leading teams and collaborating across functions. Proficient in building RESTful APIs, managing PostgreSQL databases, and implementing scalable ETL processes.

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Full Stack DevelopmentPython ProgrammingDjango FrameworkREST API DevelopmentETL Processes with Databricks

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Hard Skills

PythonDjangoFastAPISQLPostgreSQLReactJavaScriptTypeScriptUnit TestingDebugging

Soft Skills

Interactive CommunicationTeam LeadershipProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

DatabricksGitDockerKubernetesGrafanaDatadogAzureAWSJiraServiceNow

Industry Keywords

RESTful APIsData PipelinesETL WorkflowsGeospatial DataObservability Tools

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDjangoDockerETLFlaskGrafanaGraphQLJavaScriptKubernetesPostGISPostgresPythonReactRedisServiceNowSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead teams and projects
Collaborate with the product team on technical feasibility and story breakdown
Design, develop, and maintain web applications using Django and FastAPI
Build and integrate RESTful APIs
Implement scalable ETL/data transformation workflows using Databricks or similar platforms
Write efficient, well-structured SQL and manage PostgreSQL database schemas
Develop and execute unit tests, and participate in writing integration and end-to-end tests
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex issues across the stack
Ensure code quality through automated testing and code reviews
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement features and business logic
Communicate with technical and non-technical team members
Provide guidance to junior developers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior-level full stack developer with Dev Lead Experience
Strong interactive communication skills; speaking live with others is extremely important for this role
Advanced skills with Python
Experience with frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI
Experience with REST APIs
Experience building data pipelines and ETL processes with tools like Databricks
Proficiency with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
Proficient in SQL and PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimization
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Experience with unit testing, test-driven development, and frameworks such as pytest
Familiarity with version control in a Git-based system (GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket)
Familiarity with build pipelines, e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab, BitBucket, Azure DevOps
Familiarity with software ticketing systems or processes, e.g., Jira, Solar, ServiceNow
Willingness to spend a significant portion of onboarding—and perhaps ongoing time—in collaborative team programming settings
Experience with Redis for caching and queuing
GraphQL API design and integration
Experience with Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
Familiarity with cloud platform services such as Azure or AWS
Experience with geospatial data and functions, e.g., Geocoding API, H3 grid system, PostGIS
Experience with observability tools such as Grafana and Datadog, and comfort working from traces, logs, and metrics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive culture
Respectful and welcoming workplace culture