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Back-end Developer or Full-stack Developer

@ Cornerstone International Community College of Canada
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
$25-$40/hrOnsiteContract, Full Time
Responsibilities:designing backend, building APIs, managing databases
Requirements Summary:Experienced backend or full‑stack developer to design backend architecture, build APIs, manage databases, implement authentication/authorization, integrate payments, and deploy secure, scalable web applications for a 6–12 month contractor project.
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Job Description

Project: New Online School Platform



Job Summary:

This position is classified as an Independent Contractor.

A back-end developer or Full-stack Developer is not an employee of the institution and will operate independently. This is a 6-12-month project. 
Work closely with the project manager/technical lead. Initial project focus: building the frontend experience for the first version of the online school platform


About the Role
We are looking for a Backend Developer or Full Stack Developer to support the development of a new online school platform. This platform will be used to manage students, courses, payments, online learning content, attendance, certificates, and administrative workflows.
The ideal candidate should have strong backend development experience and be comfortable building secure, scalable web applications from the ground up.


Key Responsibilities
Design and develop the backend architecture for the online school platform
Build and maintain APIs for student, course, payment, and admin management features
Design and manage databases for student records, course data, attendance, and certificates
Integrate payment systems and third-party tools as needed
Implement authentication, authorization, and user role management
Ensure platform security, data protection, and system reliability
Work closely with the project lead, frontend developer, UI/UX developer, and stakeholders
Support testing, debugging, deployment, and ongoing platform improvements


Required Skills and Experience
Experience with backend development or full-stack web application development
Strong knowledge of database design and management
Experience building REST APIs or similar backend services
Familiarity with authentication, user roles, and secure data handling
Experience with cloud deployment or hosting environments is an asset
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently


Preferred Skills
Experience with education technology, LMS platforms, CRM systems, or student management systems
Experience with payment integrations
Experience with AI tool integration or automation features
Full-stack experience with modern frontend frameworks is an asset