Full Stack Developer (Temporary Full-Time – 12-Month Contract)

Veterinary Purchasing Co. Ltd.•St. Marys, ON

4d•CA$68,359 - CA$97,656•Hybrid

About The Position

Veterinary Purchasing Co. Ltd. (VP) is seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to join their Information Technology team. This role is responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and supporting secure, scalable applications throughout the software development lifecycle. The developer will collaborate with various teams to translate business needs into production-ready solutions, covering front-end development, back-end services, APIs, databases, testing, deployment, and production support.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of practical experience and professional development may be considered
Four or more (4+) years of professional software development experience in a collaborative team environment
At least two (2+) years of hands-on professional experience developing production applications with React.js
Strong proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3, including responsive and maintainable user-interface development
Professional back-end development experience using Node.js, C#/.NET, or both, including RESTful APIs, JSON data, and application integrations
Strong relational-database and SQL skills, including schema design, query performance, and data-integrity considerations
Working knowledge of Git-based workflows, peer code review, CI/CD, change management, and platforms such as Azure DevOps, GitLab, or comparable tools
Strong analytical, project-delivery, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Ability to manage priorities, work independently when required, and remain aligned with teammates, stakeholders, and established development practices

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Azure or another major cloud platform such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform
Experience building or improving CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, or containerized solutions using Docker or comparable technologies
Practical experience working within Agile or Scrum delivery frameworks
Experience integrating enterprise, warehouse, operational, or third-party systems in a regulated, privacy-sensitive, or audit-sensitive environment

Responsibilities

Design, build, test, deploy, and maintain responsive web applications using React.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and/or C#/.NET
Translate approved business and technical requirements into maintainable solution designs, reusable components, acceptance criteria, and production-ready software
Design, secure, document, and consume RESTful APIs and JSON-based integrations, including authentication, validation, error handling, logging, monitoring, and recovery
Design and maintain relational database objects, schemas, queries, stored procedures, and data-access logic that protect data integrity, security, scalability, and performance
Participate throughout the software development lifecycle, including estimation, planning, source control, peer code review, testing, change management, release, deployment, and post-release support
Assess upstream and downstream impacts, troubleshoot production defects and integration issues, and communicate risks, dependencies, and corrective actions clearly
Apply secure-development and quality practices, including access control, dependency management, vulnerability remediation, automated testing, and traceable change records
Provide realistic estimates, manage competing priorities, maintain technical documentation, and deliver reliable solutions within agreed timelines
Partner with technical and business colleagues while remaining accountable for independently assigned work
Other related duties as assigned
Works in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and follows VP’s policies and procedures
Conducts self with regard for the safety of all employees
Participates in health and safety training, meetings, and drills as required; is aware of safety and evacuation procedures
Reports any health & safety violations or hazards to appropriate contacts (JHSC Representatives, Supervisors, Managers)
Follows and understands all relevant Standard Operating Procedures and requirements related to Good Manufacturing Practices
Demonstrates a commitment to VP’s core values of service, care, respect, integrity and community by incorporating these principles into daily work, decision-making, and interactions with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders
Embodies and promotes VP’s mission of delivering the highest level of service to our member practices through the personal actions of people care