Full Stack Developer
Calgary, AB
Are you passionate about designing innovative software solutions? Do you thrive on building scalable and distributed applications that enhance user experiences? Samaritan’s Purse Canada (SPC) is on the lookout for a dynamic Full Stack Developer to join our IT team!
Samaritan’s Purse is a Christian international relief organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet the needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ.
As a Full Stack Developer, your primary responsibility is to provide prompt support and create customized software solutions for SPC’s client departments. Within the IT team, your role involves enhancing both web applications and multi-platform software and includes building scalable solutions across the tech stack to improve user experiences. You’ll be engaged in all stages of software development, ensuring thorough involvement and effective outcomes. As a valued member of our IT team, your contributions will help the organization fulfill its mission and objectives, including participation in the daily prayer ministry.
The successful candidate will fulfill a full-time 18-month contract position in the Calgary head office. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package, including life insurance, medical/dental and short-term/long-term disability, RRSP contributions after one year of employment, and 15 vacation days per year to start.
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful difference, we want to hear from you!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified applicants must be committed to Christian values and precepts and be in agreement with the Samaritan’s Purse Statement of Faith
• Post-secondary education in Computer Information Technology or a related discipline
• Possesses 3-5 years of experience in .Net Core and ASP.Net development, SQL Server or MySQL, Docker, Git, and front-end technologies including JavaScript, JSON, responsive frameworks, HTML5, and CSS preprocessors
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision while also being a team player
• General understanding of Accounting Principles and Inventory Systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Visual Studio, and VS Code
• Proficiency in back-end languages such as C#, PHP, and Python
• Familiarity with continuous integration and development methodologies like Jenkins or GitHub Actions
• Experience in developing unit tests and implementing them on testing platforms
• CI/CD experience considered an asset
• Kubernetes experience considered an asset
• Vue.JS experience considered an asset

• Develops, maintains, and provides support in various areas, including Web-based applications, SQL scripts for database queries and reporting, Windows applications in C#, Websites and web applications using C#, ASP.Net, .Net Core, MVC, JavaScript, Web APIs and associated technologies
• Ensures software applications’ performance, uptime, and scalability by designing and developing robust solutions that integrate front-end with back-end technologies
• Upholds high standards for code quality and application design by adhering to best practices in software development, including testing and debugging
• Provides technical guidance and expertise in building end-to-end solutions, utilizing DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, to ensure timely delivery of high-quality applications
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop new features and infrastructure that meet both business and project requirements
• Participates in all aspects of software development, including design, implementation, deployment, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting, to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Offers technical support and expertise to client departments, responding promptly to requests for software systems and related information.
• Conducts code reviews, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure applications meet defined requirements in a timely manner
• Develop and maintain documentation on tools, techniques, and procedures necessary to support the development function