Senior Full Stack Developer

About Vancity

Vancity is a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. A relentless commitment to their values has helped them challenge the status quo and break down barriers since day one in 1946. They have bold commitments to make Vancity net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans and are pursuing strategies on Indigenous banking and to improve the financial resilience of their members.

Vancity is the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada. If you’re interested in joining their team of 2,700 diverse individuals and accessing competitive rewards and benefits, all while knowing you are part of a greater movement, then apply today!

About the workplace

As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will build and maintain scalable web applications, design and manage relational and NoSQL databases, and develop ETL pipelines. You’ll work across cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP to ensure systems are secure, efficient, and reliable. You write clean, maintainable code, focus on performance, data quality, and compliance, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. You will also support junior developers and contribute to system architecture and technical decisions.

This is a permanent, full-time role that will enjoy hybrid working arrangements which can be fulfilled primarily from the Vancity head office location and your Lower Mainland based home office. Periodically, you’ll be required to attend in-person activities or events.

A typical day would involve:

• Technical Leadership: Architect and implement full stack solutions that integrate with large-scale banking systems and data platforms. Lead data-intensive application design and ensure best practices in database modeling, data access, and ETL integration.
• Partner with data engineers and data scientists to build seamless integrations between digital apps and data platforms like Databricks. Define technical standards, enforce code quality, and promote engineering excellence.
• Full Stack Development: Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using both front-end and back-end technologies. Build, secure, and scale RESTful APIs, services, and microservices. Integrate with various systems: databases, APIs, cloud services, analytics platforms, and legacy systems.
• Optimize data-heavy workflows for performance, security, and reliability. Collaborate with UX, Product, QA, DevOps, and Data teams to deliver end-to-end features.
• Data Engineering & Integration: Develop and optimize complex SQL/T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and views for reporting and app logic.
• Work with Databricks, Delta Lake, and Apache Spark for real-time and batch processing pipelines.
• Build and maintain ETL/ELT workflows that feed analytics and operational systems. Model and manage relational and non-relational databases using best practices for normalization, indexing, and security. Integrate with data warehouses, data lakes, and reporting tools
• Review/assess system capabilities and translate complex business requirements into data and technology specifications to inform the development or configuration of new data sets.
• Leadership & Delivery: Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and solution design. Drive secure coding practices and compliance with industry regulations. Act as a liaison between development teams and business stakeholders. 'Cloud Data Services: Manage and integrate cloud-based data storage and computing solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to leverage modern cloud technologies and scalability.
• Work closely with business stakeholders and data scientists to understand data requirements and ensure the successful integration of data-driven solutions into key business functions.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior data engineers and other technical team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Develop clear, thorough documentation for all data engineering processes, pipelines, and systems.

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of full-stack development experience, ideally within financial services, banking, or other highly regulated industries.
• Proven experience architecting and implementing enterprise-grade solutions that integrate with large-scale banking systems, data platforms, and legacy environments.
• Familiarity with Canadian regulatory standards and best practices, such as PCI DSS, PIPEDA, and OSFI guidelines (an asset).
• Proficiency with modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React.js, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Expertise in back-end development with languages such as Java, .NET (C#), Node.js, or Python.
• Experience building and securing RESTful APIs, microservices, and service-oriented architectures (SOA).
• System integration experience with banking APIs, cloud services, analytics platforms, and core banking systems.
• Strong focus on performance optimization, secure coding practices, and system reliability.
• Advanced SQL/T-SQL skills: writing stored procedures, complex queries, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks, Delta Lake, Apache Spark, and real-time/batch data processing pipelines.
• Development and optimization of ETL/ELT workflows feeding operational and analytics systems.
• Expertise in relational (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL) and non-relational (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB) database management.
• Integration experience with enterprise data warehouses, data lakes, and reporting solutions (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), particularly cloud-native data services, security models, and deployment strategies.
• Understanding of hybrid cloud environments and integration with on-premises banking infrastructure.
• Ability to define and enforce technical standards, code review practices, and promote engineering best practices.
• Active participation in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban): sprint planning, backlog grooming, estimation, and retrospectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and highly regulated environment.
• Proactive, innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and learning.
• Ability to produce clear, thorough technical documentation supporting both operational and compliance needs.

You are:

• A Strong Communicator - Great interpersonal skills and you are comfortable communicating with stakeholders in different levels of the organization. Demonstrate confidence and provide highly specialized technical expertise and advice.
• Attentive to Detail – Able to see and pay attention to details, such as the ability to recognize anomalies in configurations and data and correct an error while identifying the root cause to avoid further issues.
• Analytical & Decisive - with your strong problem solving and decision-making skills, you can diagnose challenges and issues; develop innovative investigative solutions; and to assess risks and opportunities that may affect the information security environment.
• Self-Motivated – you are a self-motivated and inquisitive individual that takes initiative to follow through and deliver results without continuous supervision.

We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.

The salary range for this role is $91,000 to $136,400 annually. Base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

Posting Deadline: Posted until filled

A career at Vancity is more than just a job, you’re joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:

We offer:

• We are the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and have been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada.
• Our permanent employees qualify for attractive benefit packages that can be customized and changed each year to meet their evolving needs.
• New employees receive between three to four weeks of vacation allowance per calendar year, and the number of vacation days grows
• In addition to the 10 statutory holidays in British Columbia, Vancity provides an additional three statutory holidays. We offer care days for periods of short-term personal illness or emergency family illness.
• We have flex credits for our health care & dental benefits offer three levels of coverage for you to select from. These benefits will also be effective immediately based on your hire date.  
• We understand that retirement means different things to different people and at Vancity we will offer you a Defined benefits pension plan that pays you a retirement income for life.

At Vancity we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can truly represent, understand and respond to our community needs and deliver on our member experience.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@vancity.com for confidential support. In-person assistance is also available. We will collaborate with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively.