Full Stack Developer

Imagine your future with us! At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.

Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world's most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.

About ALS Geoanalytics

ALS Geoanalytics is revolutionizing the mining and mineral exploration industry with intelligent geoscience workflows and improved discovery rates.

We break down barriers using data-driven science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. We provide the industry with more accurate analyses and more efficient decision making.

About the role

Hybrid or Remote | Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

1. Participate in the full software development lifecycle including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, documentation, and maintenance.
2. Conduct thorough testing and debugging of web applications, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
3. Assist in the deployment and maintenance of web applications on production servers.
4. Aggregate and organize large amounts of data from the ALS department to make it accessible, manageable, and actionable.
5. Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and internal stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver solutions.
6. Maintain data quality and ensure the integrity and security of sensitive information.
7. Troubleshoot data issues and build automated anomaly detection systems.
8. Keep up-to-date with industry trends and technologies and implement new innovations as appropriate.
9. Participate in project planning and provide input on data management strategies.
10. Document and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

About you:

1. Extensive experience in building and optimizing 'big data' pipelines and architectures.
2. Extensive experience with backend languages such as Python, Flask, AWS Lambda, Spark.
3. Proficiency in Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, and other Azure services.
4. Experience and familiarity with data science, from data analysis, model development and training with PyTorch and Tensorflow, and deployment to cloud services.
5. Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
6. Familiarity with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
7. Proficiency in containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker.
8. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
9. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
10. Monitor, maintain the performance and quality of the deployed applications.
11. An agile mindset and the ability to adapt to evolving needs in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications:

1. 3+ years of experience as a Full Stack Engineer or similar role with a focus on backend development.
2. Formal training or certification in project management such as Project Management Professional, Certified Project Director or equivalent is an asset.

Physical Demands:

1. Conduct general office work at a desk, which includes periodic sedentary responsibilities.

Working at ALS

Our people are our most valuable asset and drive our success at ALS. We are a diverse community of dedicated professionals united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other. At ALS, you'll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.

Our benefits include:

1. An estimated annual salary ranging from $95,000 - $120,000 at the time of posting.
2. Individual compensation is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training.
3. Structured wage increases.
4. Comprehensive benefit package specific to your work status (including extended medical, dental, and vision coverage, access to company perks, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs).
5. Additional vacation days for years of service.
6. Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company.
7. Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more).

Please note:
benefits vary based on employee status.

Everyone matters.

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, First Nations Metis and Inuit persons, members of minority groups, and persons living with disabilities. ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.