Full Stack Developer – Trauma-Informed Solutions

Do you believe code can be a tool for healing? Join a mission where your technical skills directly improve lives.

About VESTA Social Innovation Technologies

VESTA builds digital solutions that empower survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), with a focus on immigrant, refugee, and newcomer women. Through our Resilience in Action initiative, we create trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and accessible digital tools that break down systemic barriers and foster safety, trust, and empowerment.

We’re seeking an Intermediate Full Stack Developer who will lead technical development, contribute to product strategy, and help shape the architecture of trauma-informed solutions that prioritize survivor safety, privacy, and dignity.

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What You’ll Do

• Design, deploy, and maintain reliable and scalable full-stack software solutions with a strong emphasis on security, performance, and usability.
• Work closely with the VESTA team and the fractional development team to integrate solutions that are user-focused and culturally sensitive.
• Monitor, test, and optimize application performance and security.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues as they arise.
• Continuously enhance the platform’s functionality to meet evolving user and project needs.

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What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience as a full stack developer
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3.
• Experience with front-end frameworks such as React JS and back-end frameworks like Node.js or Express.
• Familiarity with database management systems: MySQL, MariaDB or similar.
• Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD practices, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Understanding of web security, authentication, and authorization best practices.
• Strong grasp of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and responsive design.
• Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative, hands-on approach to teamwork.
• Self-direction, emotional intelligence, and cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Passion for technology for social impact and commitment to inclusive, ethical product development.
  

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Why Join Us

• Contribute to technology that changes lives and drives systemic social impact.
• You’ll help build digital tools used by survivors and frontline organizations across Canada, helping improve reporting rates, reduce re-traumatization, and close service gaps for marginalized communities.
• Flexible remote work with occasional in-person collaboration (downtown Toronto).
  
• Salary: $100,000-$115,000 + benefits (commensurate with experience).
  
• 15 vacation days plus summer and winter breaks, and opportunities for professional growth.
  
• Inclusive culture that values diverse experiences and perspectives; candidates with lived experience are encouraged to apply.

To apply, send your resume and a brief cover letter to ContactUs@vestasit.com

Please use the subject line: “Full Stack Developer – Application.”

We especially encourage applications from candidates with lived experience or a strong passion for using technology to drive social change.