Forward Deployed Developer (Python)

About AlayaCare

At AlayaCare, we’re more than just a fast-growing SaaS company, we’re a team of people passionate about transforming home healthcare. Our cloud-based platform empowers care providers around the world to deliver better outcomes for their clients.

With 550+ employees across Canada, the US, Australia, and Brazil, we’re united by a shared mission and a strong culture of transparency, growth, and human connection. Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned expert, AlayaCare offers the opportunity to grow your impact, your skills, and your career.

About the Role

We are seeking a Fullstack Developer (Python) to join our Market team. You will work across the full stack, take ownership of customer-specific needs, and work directly with customers to understand problems and deliver solutions. We are building a new team, you will use AI to break down boundaries and deliver projects end to end.

What You’ll Do

• Design, code, test, and debug software as a full-time member of a product development team, with a strong focus on quality, maintainability, and reliable delivery.
• Spend 75% or more of your time coding and contributing directly to the team’s deliverables.
• Participate actively in code reviews, technical discussions, knowledge-sharing, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Apply established engineering patterns and contribute to improving component reuse, extensibility, maintainability, and scalability.
• Monitor applications in production, investigate issues, and work with the team to resolve problems affecting clients.
• Contribute to technical roadmap initiatives and support the responsible adoption of technologies and practices that align with product and engineering objectives.
• In the future, participate in an on-call rotation that respects your time and supports the software owned by your team.
• Identify gaps or ambiguities in product requirements and collaborate with Product Owners and team members to design solutions that meet client needs.
• Plan, implement, and maintain end-to-end automated tests that support the delivery of high-quality software.
• Develop a strong understanding of the core concepts, tools, and practices of your craft, and share knowledge with teammates when appropriate.
• Recognize potential problems and delivery barriers, raise concerns early, and seek support from senior team members or management when needed.
• Take ownership of assigned work from design through production, while progressively expanding your technical knowledge and responsibilities.

What You Bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in computer science, or any related fields.
• 3-7+ years professional software engineering experience.
• Experience developing applications in Python and writing unit tests using PyTest or a similar testing framework.
• Familiarity with PHP and JavaScript; experience with Vue.js or a similar front-end framework is an asset.
• Working knowledge of relational databases and SQL, Git, CI/CD practices, and containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Exposure to object-relational mapping tools such as SQLAlchemy and cloud computing platforms; AWS experience is an asset.
• An interest in staying current with software development practices, tools, performance, and emerging technologies.
• Strong knowledge of AI-assisted development practices combined with a proactive approach to keeping pace with advancements
• Ability to analyze technical problems, evaluate possible solutions, and seek guidance when appropriate.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in both French and English, with the ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences. English fluency is required to collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients, and partners outside Quebec, where English is the primary working language.

Why Join AlayaCare?

Work With Purpose

At AlayaCare, you’ll help build technology that empowers care providers and improves outcomes for patients and families. Every line of code and every customer interaction contributes to making care more connected, accessible, and human.

Grow in a High-Trust Culture

We believe in transparency, feedback, and assuming positive intent. Here, you’ll feel safe to share your ideas and career goals, and be supported to achieve them through mentorship, career mobility, and a promote-from-within philosophy.

Balance That Works for You

We value flexibility and well-being. From “Wellness Fridays” to volunteer time off, to flexible vacation, we make sure you have the space to recharge, contribute to your community, and live your best life.

Benefits That Matter

• Equity in a well-funded, scaling company.

• Comprehensive health benefits, telemedicine, and lifestyle spending accounts.

• Parental leave top-up and family support programs.

Inclusive by Design

We celebrate diverse perspectives and foster belonging through our DEIB initiatives. Employee-led events, summits, and social activities, both in-person and virtual, create meaningful connections across our global teams.

Location and Work Model

This role is based in Montreal. At AlayaCare, our hybrid model includes 2 set in-office collaboration days/week, and it is expected that team members are present in the office on those days to foster connection, innovation, and teamwork.

Ready to Join Us?

Apply today and be part of a company that makes a real difference in the future of home and community care. Not the right role for you? Share this posting with someone who might be a great fit.

AlayaCare uses AI tools during our hiring process to support fair, consistent, and objective decision-making. Some initial screening steps may be automated to help identify qualified candidates. If your application is declined automatically, you may request a human review.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to careers@alayacare.com.