Full-Stack Developer (Go, Javascript)

Full-Stack Developer

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 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

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

Job Type

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

Requirements

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is a plus.
• At least 3 years of programming experience.
• Experience building and scaling backend systems in production.
• Solid hands-on experience with Go and SQL.
• Proven experience developing applications from scratch using modern HTML, CSS and ES6 (Javascript).
• Experience applying mobile-first frontend implementation practices, including Flexbox, CSS Grid, and CSS Variables, is a plus.
• Ability to enhance development workflows using LLMs and other AI technologies.
• Design skills are an asset, especially experience working with design tools like Figma.
• Experience designing or integrating HTTP REST APIs.
• Proficiency with Git and GitHub.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment is a plus.
• Eligible to work in Canada.

Benefits

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: 60000-100000 CAD/year
• Benefits: Dental care, extended health care, flexible schedule, Remote work available for exceptional candidates, life insurance, paid time off, and vision care.