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Organization Overview

Learn. Develop. Succeed.is a growing, innovative, research-based, educational nonprofit charity serving children, youth, and adults with diagnosed or suspected learning differences such as dyslexia and dyscalculia, as well as other brain-based differences like ADHD and ASD.

We offer individualized, evidence-based, and technology-enabled programs tailored to student-specific learning needs. Our services are delivered live online across Canada, at our Learning Centres in East Vancouver and North Vancouver, in schools, and through Access - our mobile classroom.

We are a diverse, mission-driven team ofscientists, educators, and developersworking together to create meaningful change in the lives of learners, families, and communities.

Learn more about our mission and impacthere:https://ldsociety.ca/

Purpose of Position

The Senior Full Stack Engineer - Platform & AI Systems will play a key role in building our PEAK platform as part of our RISE Next Generation AI initiative.

PEAK powers a growing ecosystem of AI-enabled learning tools that deliver personalized, scalable support for learners. In this role, you'll build real-world systems used by educators and students, combining full-stack engineering with emerging AI capabilities.

This is a high-autonomy role for someone who thrives on ownership and delivering end-to-end solutions in a live production environment.

You will:

• Build and ship features across the full stack (DB backend frontend)
• Use AI-assisted workflows to accelerate development
• Design AI-driven systems (eg. matching, automation)
• Collaborate in a small, high-trust team shaping the platform

Principal Roles and Responsibilities

• Own and deliver full-stack features and systems end-to-end (PostgreSQL Django Next.js/React)

• Independently scope, plan, and execute larger engineering projects in a live system

• Actively use and improve agentic coding workflows to design, build, and iterate on features

• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate needs into effective solutions

• Contribute to system architecture decisions and continuous platform improvement

• Ensure high-quality implementations through testing, debugging, and thoughtful design

• Contribute to intuitive, accessible, and well-designed user experiences

• Document systems and decisions clearly to support team scalability

• Participate in technical planning, prioritization, and roadmap discussions

Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Englishrequired)

• Strong ability to work independently with high accountability

• Clear sense of ownership and pride in delivering complete, reliable solutions

• Collaborative and respectful team orientation

• Comfort working with diverse stakeholders, including educators and support staff

• Strong organizational and project planning skills

• Thoughtful, structured approach to problem-solving

• Alignment with the organization'smission and values

Technical Experience

• Strong experience in full-stack web development (typically 4+ years or equivalent)

• Proficiencyin:

• Python (Django or similar backend frameworks)

• JavaScript/TypeScript (React, Next.js or similar)

• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)

• Experience designing and consuming REST APIs

• Strong familiarity with Git-based workflows

• Strong enthusiasmworking withAI-assisted or agentic development workflows(e.g., GitHub Copilot, multi-step agent workflows, prompt-driven development)

Assets (nice to haves)

• Experience building or integrating applications using LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Claude)

• Exposure to machine learning concepts or workflows (e.g., recommender systems, matching algorithms, model training)

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows

• Familiarity with cloud or server infrastructure
• Ability to independently structure and deliver complex engineering projects

Qualifications and Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field

• 5+ years related work experience
• Proven experience delivering production-ready systems with real users
• Eligibility to work in Canada
• Criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening

• Strong alignment with LDS'mission and values

Start date:As soon as possible

Reports to:Senior Manager, Technology

Hours of work:40workinghours per week, Monday to Friday

• Approximate schedule could be anywhere from 8:30/10:30 - 4:30/6:30 PST
  

Remuneration and Benefits

$68,000 to $78,000 per year, based on experience and 40-hour work week

• Financial support for relocation available
• $1,000 RRSP contribution (2026)
• Paid vacation commensurate with experience, plus paid office closure from December 25 - Jan 1 each year
• Extended health, dental, and insurance benefits after 3 months
• Neuro-affirming and inclusive workspace
• Collaborative, values-driven team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

LDS Is proud to be a CertifiedLiving Wage Employer in BC!

Location: Vancouver, BC, hybrid work from home available after probationary period (with potential of early hybrid start over summer)

Job Type:Full-time, permanent

Equity: LDS is committed to employment equity and believes that a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve strengthens our ability to achieve our mission. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, abilities,anda range of life experiences to apply.

How to apply: Pleaseapply directly through ourcareers pagehttps://ldsociety.ca/careers/.

• In lieu of a cover letter, we ask that you answer 5-6 questions. Each answer should be 3-4 sentences. There is no need to be overly formal with your answers; we are more interested in your thoughts than a certain writing style.

• For any questions about the job posting, or if you needanaccommodation toapply,please contactcareers@ldsociety.ca

Applications will be considered as received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you.