Full-Stack Developer (Go, Javascript)

🚀 Full-Stack Developer (Edmonton, AB and Vancouver, BC)

Equity + Bonus + Massive Growth Opportunity

About Total Life
At Total Life, we’re redefining mental healthcare for older adults by leveraging a telehealth platform that delivers evidence-based emotional support. Our mission is to ensure quality, affordable mental healthcare is accessible to a vulnerable demographic, empowering older adults to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Overview
We’re seeking a dedicated Full-Stack Developer to join our dynamic software development team in Edmonton, AB and Vancouver, BC. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in building intuitive, responsive web interfaces that directly support our mission in mental healthcare. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about turning design into reality, eager to grow their coding skills, and excited to contribute to meaningful, user-centered projects.

What You’ll Do

• Develop Software: Design, write, and deploy high-quality applications built with a Go backend and Plain Vanilla Javascript frontend.
• Build responsive, mobile-first web interfaces using modern HTML, CSS and ES6, ensuring performance and accessibility across all devices.
• Design scalable APIs and data models in Go and PostgreSQL that can handle complex, data-heavy workflows.

• Work closely with product and design to shape features from idea to production.
• Optimize performance and reliability of SQL queries and backend services.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with product, QA, and operations teams; provide mentorship to junior developers.
• Project Management: Handle multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and proactively resolve roadblocks.
• Process Improvement: Recommend and implement enhancements, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices in testing and maintainability.

Location

Edmonton, AB and Vancouver, BC (Please note that remote work will be considered for exceptional candidates with occasional travel to Edmonton and/or Vancouver)

Job Type

Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday)

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• At least 3 years of programming experience, with a strong drive to learn and develop further.

• Experience building and scaling backend systems in production.
• Solid hands-on experience with Go, and SQL
• Strong product mindset - you care about the why, not just the how.

• Proven experience developing applications from scratch using modern HTML, CSS and ES6 (Javascript)
• Must be able to translate Figma designs into pixel-perfect React applications optimized for various devices, including smartphones (Android/iOS), tablets, laptops, desktops.
• Mobile-first design principles and best practices using Flexbox, CSS Grid, CSS Variables, etc.
• Ability to enhance development workflows using LLMs and other AI technologies.
• Quick adaptability to new software and technologies.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a proven ability to follow instructions.
• Design skills are an asset, especially experience working with design tools like Figma.

• Experience with the following systems:
• Modern HTML, CSS and ES6/Javascript (2+ years)
• Go (2+ years)
• Design tools: Figma
• Integration: HTTP REST APIs
• Version Control: Git/Github
• Development Methodology: Agile

Why Join Total Life?

• Make an Impact: Contribute directly to enhancing mental healthcare services for older adults.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside an innovative and supportive team.
• Healthcare Plan: Dental care, extended health care,  life insurance, paid time off, and vision care.
• Remote work available on Fridays

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $50,000.00 CAD-$75,000.00 CAD per year
• Benefits: Dental care, extended health care, flexible schedule, Remote work available on Fridays, life insurance, paid time off, and vision care.

Application Instructions

If you’re ready to launch your career and drive meaningful change in mental healthcare, we want to hear from you. Submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining why you’re excited to join our team at Total Life.