Variable Lift is seeking an Intermediate Software Developer to contribute to modern, cloud-native web platforms. This is a hands-on role suited to developers who are ready to take on meaningful feature work within established technical patterns and with guidance from senior team members.
You will work primarily on frontend development with growing exposure to backend and infrastructure layers, building production features while developing your skills in a consulting environment.
| Engagement | Flexible scheduling with up to 15h per week |
| Compensation | $70-$80/h CAD |
| Duration | Initial 3–6 months, with strong likelihood of extension |
| Availability Requirements | Consistent overlap with Eastern Time (ET) business hours |
| Communication | Fluent English (spoken and written) |
Implement and maintain production features, primarily on the frontend with some backend work
Build UI components and pages using React and Next.js
Write well-typed code using TypeScript
Contribute to REST APIs using Node.js / Express
Work with AWS services including S3, RDS (MySQL), and Lambda with support from senior developers
Write and maintain tests to support code quality
Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback constructively
Collaborate with distributed team members on well-defined tasks
Communicate progress and blockers clearly
3–5 years professional software development experience
Solid experience with React (hooks, component patterns, state management)
Working knowledge of TypeScript on the frontend
Familiarity with Node.js for backend development
Comfortable with Git workflows and pull request processes
Basic understanding of relational databases (MySQL or PostgreSQL)
Experience working in collaborative development environments
Good written and spoken English
Reliable availability during ET working hours
Exposure to Next.js (SSR/SSG concepts)
Experience with any AWS services
Familiarity with Docker or containerized development
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, GitHub Actions, or similar)
Experience with validation libraries (Zod, Yup, or similar)
Experience in regulated or security-sensitive environments
Familiarity with authentication/authorization systems
Experience with secure file transfer workflows (SFTP/FTPS, PGP/OpenPGP)
Exposure to internationalization (i18n)
Prior consulting or agency experience
You deliver well-scoped features on time with minimal rework
You ask good questions and incorporate feedback effectively
You grow your skills in areas like backend development, AWS, and system design
You communicate clearly and work well within a distributed team
