What This Role Involves:
The Full Stack Engineer at the Credit Counselling Society is responsible for a number of key responsibilities to build on and support the successful operations of our business, enabling our team to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients each day.
You will be using your diverse skillset in software development, security, infrastructure, and DevOps to design, build, and support solutions that will improve business operations. This will require you to work alongside other members of the technology team to continuously evolve our enterprise software architecture that includes: SaaS solutions, legacy systems, serverless applications, and cloud infrastructure. Additionally, you will offer top-level escalation on technical issues that are in your domain, to ensure our technology solutions allow our team members to be successful and efficient in their roles. This will involve some relationship management with external partners or vendors, as well as mentoring other members of the Technology team to foster their growth.
The key responsibilities of the role include the following:
- Build integrations and interoperability between various SaaS and legacy applications.
- Evaluate, implement, and manage SaaS solutions to enhance business operations.
- Develop, maintain, and administer WordPress themes, plugins and blocks.
- Design and maintain data pipelines and integrations using Azure Data Factory.
- Administer and configure HubSpot CRM (i.e., objects, workflows, forms, permissions).
- Develop and optimize database solutions using Microsoft SQL Server.
- Contribute to overall Azure cloud architecture, including deployment, monitoring, performance tuning, and cost optimization.
- Maintain and administer legacy systems that primarily run using MS SQL.
- Lead by example, setting high standards for technical excellence and professionalism.
- Collaborate closely with other departments to align technology initiatives with organizational goals.
- Apply secure software development practices, including authentication/authorization, data protection, and vulnerability mitigation.
- Develop and implement automation scripts for routine tasks.
- Provide advanced technical support for incidents and issues.
What We Have To Offer:
The starting salary range for this role is $83,278 – $94,250, subject to geography, previous education, and experience.
In addition, we offer an annual salary review process each January, so the successful candidate can expect to receive regular increases to their salary, subject to meeting established performance objectives.
We are proud to qualify as a Great Place to Work! Our employees love the close-knit team environment and the commitment to work-life balance, which includes a 35 hour work week and generous time off provisions! It’s important to us that every member of our team feels safe, supported, and respected at work.
In addition, we are all rewarded by the meaningful work we do, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our clients each day. Our team has the opportunity to work remotely on a hybrid basis, but even though we aren’t in the same office, we have chat groups and activities supported by our Culture Club, to offer our team the chance to develop relationships and have some fun at work too!
In addition to a great workplace culture, our employee experience and compensation package includes:
- Three weeks vacation to start, plus 3 CCS days to use at your discretion and 6 Sick/Personal Days each year. These benefits will be prorated for your first year of employment.
- A comprehensive health and wellness benefits package, including prescription coverage, Extended Health and Dental Coverage, a Health Spending Account, and a Wellness Spending Account. These benefits will be prorated in your first year of employment.
- A long-term savings program with employer matching (up to 5% in the first 5 years of employment, with increases at 5th and 10th anniversaries).
- A $1,000 annual bonus upon the organization achieving our Client Satisfaction goals.
- Educational reimbursements (up to $2,500/year).
- The opportunity to participate in our two-level employee development program and supplemental mentoring relationships to support those interested in furthering their professional growth.
- Celebration of personal and organizational milestones, including a paid day off when moving or getting married, as well as gifts for important events like having a child or celebrating a milestone service anniversary.
- Employee and family assistance program that offers counselling support as well as a wide variety of support resources.
What We Are Looking For:
The successful applicant for this position will bring the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience and certifications.
- 3+ years experience as a Full Stack Engineer or similar role.
- 5+ years experience in the technology industry in increasingly senior roles.
- Expertise in managing cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server, including schema design and query optimization.
- Hands-on development experience with WordPress (i.e., custom themes, plugins, integrations).
- Extensive experience with SaaS solutions and integration.
- Experience managing and configuring CRM solutions.
- In-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices.
- Practical experience with Azure Functions and serverless application patterns.
- Solid, general experience across Microsoft Azure including:
- App hosting and deployment.
- Identity and access management.
- Monitoring and diagnostics.
- Experience building and managing ETL/data workflows using Azure Data Factory.
- Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, SQL) and automation tools.
- Leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and guide a team.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Relevant industry certifications are an asset.
Who We Are:
CCS is an accredited non-profit organization that offers support to clients who are encountering financial challenges. Every year, we change the lives of thousands of Canadians who are looking for help to get their life back.
Our mission, should you choose to accept it: We Help. We Educate. We Give Hope.
CCS is committed to the ongoing development of a safer, respectful and equitable space for employees, clients and stakeholders of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. Please see our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for more details.
Work Environment:
This is a full-time position with opportunities for hybrid work. Specifically, this position will be required to work from our New Westminster office up to once per week, with other days worked remotely from your home office.
How to Apply:
If this opportunity sounds like a good fit, we would love to hear from you! Please send in your resume and a cover letter, explaining your interest in the role and what you would bring to it.
At CCS, we do not use AI to screen candidates. We understand that candidates may use generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to review their application documents, but we ask you to craft your documents and open-text responses personally so we can get to know you better! We reserve the right not to proceed with applications from candidates who submit AI-generated text, or who otherwise use AI tools to support their responses in an interview process.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on the grounds included in the Human Rights Codes of Canada and the provinces we serve, including: status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person, race, country of origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or social standing.
Applications from all qualified individuals are welcome, and successful candidates must be eligible to work in Canada, as work must be performed from Canada.
Due to the volume of applications received, we will only reach out to candidates who are shortlisted for further consideration. Thank you for your interest!
