Senior Full Stack Developer (Python, Vue.js & GCP)

• Location: Remote, Canada
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Compensation: CAD $52–55/hour

About the Role

Aequilibrium (AEQ) is a digital consulting and implementation company that partners with organizations to design and deliver modern technology solutions.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to join our team for a 12-month client engagement focused on modernizing legacy systems and delivering scalable, secure, cloud-native digital services.

In this role, you will contribute to front-end and back-end development, API integrations, cloud infrastructure, and automated delivery pipelines. You will collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams, participate in technical design decisions, and provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to internal client teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain modern full-stack web applications using Python, Flask, Vue.js, Nuxt, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Build responsive, accessible user interfaces using HTML5, modern CSS/SCSS, and contemporary front-end development practices.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Python 3.13, Flask, SQLAlchemy, and Alembic.
• Design and implement event-driven integrations using GCP Pub/Sub and CloudEvents.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization using Keycloak and JWT.
• Develop and maintain PostgreSQL databases hosted on Google Cloud SQL, including schema design, migrations, and performance optimization.
• Build and deploy containerized microservices using Docker and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Implement and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Google Cloud Build.
• Develop automated unit and integration tests using pytest and Vitest.
• Implement and manage feature flags using LaunchDarkly.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, UX/UI designers, business analysts, and developers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, technical discussions, code reviews, and architecture planning.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge transfer to internal development teams.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including API specifications, deployment procedures, and development guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, including hands-on full-stack development.
• Strong experience with Python and Flask for backend application development.
• Hands-on experience with SQLAlchemy and Alembic for database operations and migrations.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, and modern CSS/SCSS.
• Experience with Vue 2 and Vue 3, including class components, Pinia, and Nuxt 3.
• Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs, including JSON Schema.
• Practical experience with Google Cloud Platform, particularly Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Build.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, including data modelling, query optimization, and database migrations.
• Experience building microservices and containerized applications using Docker.
• Experience implementing automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Cloud Build.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and asynchronous messaging using GCP Pub/Sub and CloudEvents.
• Experience with authentication and authorization solutions such as Keycloak and JWT.
• Experience implementing automated testing using pytest and Vitest.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Nice to Have
• Experience with LaunchDarkly or similar feature flag management platforms.
• Experience modernizing legacy applications or migrating systems to cloud-native architectures.
• Experience working on large-scale government or public-sector digital transformation projects.
• Experience with OpenAPI specifications and API-first development.
• Experience providing technical mentorship and knowledge transfer to client teams.

Project Environment

You will contribute to a large-scale digital modernization initiative focused on replacing legacy registry systems with modern, secure, and scalable digital services.

The project leverages cloud-native architecture, microservices, modern front-end frameworks, and automated delivery practices within Google Cloud Platform.

You will work closely with a cross-functional Agile team, including software developers, solution architects, product managers, UX/UI designers, and business analysts.

The role requires a collaborative, hands-on developer who can contribute to both application development and cloud-based delivery processes while supporting long-term maintainability and knowledge transfer.

About Aequilibrium

• Aequilibrium (AEQ) is a digital consulting and innovation services firm focused on strategy, experience design, and technology.
• Through AEQ Innovate, we explore and build next-generation solutions using XR, AI, and immersive technologies to elevate employee training, onboarding, and human-centered experiences.
• Our vision is to enrich people’s lives by crafting remarkable experiences.
• Learn more at aequilibrium.com.