Full Stack Developer

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is the industry-funded regulator responsible for administering the province's securities laws. It is entrusted with fostering a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and with protecting investors. As a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the ASC works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of Canada's capital markets.

The Information Technology (IT) team is responsible for making sure that the ASC has the appropriate resources necessary to ensure the consistent, reliable and secure delivery of services, and understanding and anticipating the organization’s unique technology requirements.

Reporting to the IT Manager, the Full Stack Developer will create both front end (what the user sees) and back end (databases and software logic) web applications and software automations. These are at the core of the objectives for our Automation and Innovation Group (AIG), is an internal innovation “sandbox” where development team members and data scientists prototype technology solutions to business problems. AIG is a cross-divisional initiative led by the ASC’s Advanced Research and Knowledge Management division in close collaboration with IT and other divisions.

• Regularly meeting with business employees assigned to AIG to understand requirements, which may change during the course of a project, as well as relevant operational objectives and processes.
• Choosing an effective technology stack for each project (such as PostgreSQL, Python, and JavaScript).
• Writing and regularly test code following an agile methodology.
• Implementing secure coding practices, documentation, version control, and conducting regular code reviews. Addressing vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
• Confirming with users that the software is delivering what the business needs.
• Gathering, transforming, cleansing, and combining data for purposes of each project.
• Creating databases or file storage, on the network or in the cloud, for the combined data that is suitable to the use case.
• Designing and implementing responsive user interfaces using modern frameworks (e.g., React).
• Setting up Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Deploying applications to cloud platforms (e.g., Azure).
• Documenting the purpose of the software, datasets, methodologies, and limitations, in collaboration with colleagues assigned to each project.

• An undergraduate degree in computer sciences or engineering, or a quantitative field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be accepted, particularly if candidates have strong practical skills and a proven track record in full stack development.
• Five years of experience as a full stack developer or similar role developing web apps and automating business processes.
• Experience preparing or collaborating in preparing business documentation of software.
• Experience developing reliable, well-documented tools and processes in Python.
• Practical experience with web development frameworks (e.g., React, or Django) and databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL).
• A basic understanding of DevOps principles, including automation, continuous integration, and continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Experience with tools such as GitHub, or Azure DevOps is an asset.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure) and deploying applications in cloud environments is beneficial.
• A self-motivated and problem-solving approach.

Click the Apply For This Job Online button to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations by August 18, 2025.  This position will work out of the ASC office located in Calgary, Alberta. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. More information about working at the ASC including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found on our website at www.asc.ca.

We offer a hybrid work environment and flexibility, a competitive total rewards package consisting of 100 per cent employer-paid benefits, comprehensive health and dental, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability; retirement benefits; travel insurance; paid vacation time, flex and sick days; an employee family assistance program; transportation allowance, generous flexible spending account and professional development through subsidized courses, conference, workshops, seminars and in-house training. We also encourage fun and giving back to the community with initiatives offered through our ASC Social Club and annual United Way Campaign. 

The ASC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected.