Full Stack Engineer

About ALTEN
In just three decades, ALTEN has become a global leader in Research & Development, Engineering, IT Services, Life Sciences, and Network Services. With a presence in more than 30 countries and a team of over 60,000 employees, we are trusted by industry leaders worldwide to deliver pioneering solutions and drive technical excellence.

ALTEN CANADA, a proud subsidiary of ALTEN headquartered in France, is dedicated to serving the Canadian market. With offices in Montreal and Toronto, we combine global expertise with local insight to accelerate innovation across Canada.

At ALTEN CANADA, our consultants thrive on solving complex, highly technical challenges across diverse industries. From Life Sciences to Energy, Automation to Manufacturing, Aviation, Defense, Automotive, Rail and Transportation to Information Systems and Telecommunications, our unwavering commitment to excellence shapes the future of technology and industry.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Position Title: Full Stack Developer
Work Location: Hybrid (onsite office attendance required)
Duration: 12month contract
Pay rate: $75/HR

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY

The Full Stack Developer contributes to the delivery, maintenance, and enhancement of complex backenddriven systems. This role is handson, with a strong emphasis on backend development, troubleshooting, and working efficiently within highly regulated, processheavy environments. The position requires a developer comfortable navigating compliance requirement, infrastructure considerations, and the demands of a fastpaced technical setting.

This is not a manager or analyst position. This is a handson engineering role requiring strong autonomy and problem solving.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Development & Technical Execution

• Develop and maintain backend services with a strong emphasis on Javabased development.
• Contribute to frontend components when required (but this is not a frontendonly role).
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues across the stack.
• Ensure high quality code delivery within a highly regulated environment.

2. Database & SQL Expertise

• Use SQL extensively for data manipulation, performance analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Work with advanced SQL concepts such as CTEs, query plans, indexing, and optimization.
• Support complex data flows and ensure reliability and performance across systems.

3. Infrastructure & Deployment

• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, or Urban Code.
• Work with cloud and infrastructure technologies such as AWS S3, SQS, SSM, KMS, etc.
• Support secure, compliant deployment practices aligned with regulatory expectations.

4. Collaboration & Communication

• Communicate technical concepts clearly to nontechnical stakeholders.
• Work effectively with teams in fastpaced, structured environments.
• Adapt to processes, compliance frameworks, and a development environment with stringent oversight.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Must Haves

• 5-10 years of software development experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of handson Java backend development. (Must Have)
• Strong backend focus
  - frontendonly developers will not be considered
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• Proficiency in SQL, including advanced operations (CTE, indexing, query plans, troubleshooting).
• Experience working in regulated, processdriven environments (e.g., finance, government, or similar).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Urban Code).
• Familiarity with AWS services: S3, SQS, SSM, KMS.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts in plain language.
• Ability to work collaboratively, remain adaptable, and handle high pressure technical workflows.
• Exposure to both backend and frontend frameworks (Angular, React, JavaScript, Type Script)

Nice to Have

• Spanish language ability
• Experience working in highly controlled and audited environment

Why Join Us?
ALTEN Canada fosters a dynamic, collaborative work environment where every team member is empowered to reach their full potential. We are deeply committed to investing in our people by offering meaningful experiences and supporting continuous learning, growth, and career development.

ALTEN CANADA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We strive to provide a work environment where every individual feels welcomed, valued, and respected. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us.

Alten uses artificial intelligence tools to support certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process, such as interview note taking and résumé formatting. These tools do not make hiring decisions. Candidate consent is always obtained prior to use.

Active Position Statement: This job post corresponds to an active and immediate vacancy currently open with one of Alten's clients.