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, includ…