Full Stack Developer/ 1 week ago
Quick Summary
Full-Stack Developer
Division: IT
Job location: Remote (Canada)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Employment type: Permanent
Salary: $111,000 – $137,000
A little about us
Aurora is a global leader in the cannabis industry, driven by a smart strategy, unmatched talent, and a focus on long-term success.
At Aurora, we are passionate about helping patients improve their lives through high-quality, premium medical cannabis. Our trusted brands, including Pedanios, IndiMed, San Raf, Whistler, Greybeard, and CraftPlant, are available across Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
Our diverse team, working in manufacturing, corporate, and other roles, is united by our purpose: Opening the World to Cannabis. Enabled by science and empowered by people, for patients and consumers. We collaborate globally, embrace change with courage, stay agile, and treat everyone with compassion, making a meaningful impact on patients, communities, and our A-Team.
Job Summary
The Full-Stack Developer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing web applications, eCommerce solutions, and business system integrations. This role focuses on full-stack development, custom Shopify solutions, and integrations with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and other third-party platforms and APIs.
Working collaboratively with Product, UI/UX, QA, Marketing, and business stakeholders, the Full-Stack Developer translates business and technical requirements into reliable, scalable, and maintainable solutions. The role participates throughout the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing application support.
The Full-Stack Developer also contributes to technical solution decisions, application performance and reliability improvements, Agile development processes, and the evaluation of third-party solutions versus custom development to support the organization’s evolving technology needs.
As a Full-Stack Developer you will…
- Full-Stack Development: Design, develop, and deploy highly scalable full-stack web applications, robust custom Shopify solutions, and integrated Dynamics 365 (D365) backend components.
- Technical Leadership: Own project lifecycles from concept to deployment, guiding architectural decisions and mentoring junior team members.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Managers, UI/UX designers, QA, Marketing, and business stakeholders to execute the long-term technology roadmap.
- System Resilience: Ensure high availability, deep observability, and performance optimization across all customer-facing applications.
- Agile Execution: Participate actively in Agile sprint ceremonies, adhering to strictly defined Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) best practices.
- Buy vs. Build Analysis: Evaluate third-party tools, APIs, and Shopify apps against custom development to recommend optimal technical solutions.
You will be setup for success if you have…
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Experience: 7+ years of professional web development experience, with at least 3+ years dedicated to enterprise-level Shopify development.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
Bonus points if you have…
- Shopify Ecosystem: Deep expertise in Shopify platform architecture, including Liquid, custom App development (Node.js/Remix), Shopify APIs (GraphQL/REST), and Shopify Functions/Checkout extensibility. Headless commerce experience using React is a strong asset.
- Frontend Stack: Advanced proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, ReactJS, HTML5, and CSS/SASS.
- Backend & Databases: Strong backend development experience using Node.js, Java, C# or PHP, coupled with NoSQL/SQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB).
- Cloud & DevOps: Hands-on experience architecting and managing infrastructure within AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, CloudFront, Route53) and Microsoft Azure.
- Tools & Workflows: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, shell scripting, and version control systems like Bitbucket/GitHub.
- Testing & Quality: Proven track record of implementing comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end testing frameworks.
- Strategic Problem Solving: Ability to think strategically, problem solve and make quick decisions.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Client-facing experience would be considered an asset.
- Agile Adaptability: Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment.
Why you’ll love working at Aurora
- Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible work environment that blends work and fun. Empowered to achieve work-life balance with flexible hours, remote work options, and meeting-free Friday afternoons.
- Total Rewards: Motivating competitive salary, professional development opportunities, company SWAG, team activities, and modern technology.
- Team: A diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts, innovators, and caring individuals, with a collective passion to nurture an inclusive environment that helps you grow and provide people better days with cannabis.
Next steps
Apply today by submitting your resume through our website. Your application will be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team, not an AI software/system. We will contact you if we see a fit via email.
If you think you’re the ideal candidate but don’t meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. We would love to review your application to see if you’re the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity. If this role isn't for you, share this posting with your network and subscribe to our Talent Community to learn about upcoming opportunities. (Aurora employees can take advantage of the employee referral program for a potential bonus).
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Accessibility
At Aurora, we foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals, nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences, and love where they work.
Our diverse community and inclusive culture set us apart, equipping our A-Team with superpowers. We encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, color, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic.
We value the unique skills and experience each person brings to Aurora and are committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment. We adhere to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Human Resources team at [email protected].