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Appnovation

Global digital consultancy delivering open-source solutions

Senior Full-Stack Developer - AI Design-to-Dev

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/14/2026
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
San José Province, San José, Costa Rica
Hybrid
Software EngineeringFull-Stack Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Six to ten or more years of full-stack development experience, including at least three years in a management capacity.
  • Experience implementing AI design tools such as v0.dev, bolt.new, Lovable, or similar platforms, and workflow automation such as n8n within a professional engineering team.
  • Expertise in React, Vue, Nuxt, TypeScript, and backend languages including Python, PHP, and Node.js.
  • Knowledge of design systems, design tokens, and Tailwind CSS frameworks.
  • Understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, deployment workflows, and enterprise security patterns.
  • Understanding of backend development, API design using REST or GraphQL, server-side logic, and database management.
  • Proficiency with OAuth, JWT, and security best practices.
  • Proficiency with Figma, including design system management and component libraries.
  • A portfolio demonstrating leadership of complex, full-stack applications built using AI-augmented methodologies.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
  • Direct adoption of AI design tools, including v0.dev, bolt.new, and Lovable, to shorten the development lifecycle while maintaining quality.
  • Define and enforce technical standards for production-ready full-stack applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and accessibility.
  • Lead integration of Figma-based design systems with AI-driven development to create automated handoff processes.
  • Manage a ticket-driven workflow in Jira, optimize team velocity, and ensure technical documentation meets enterprise requirements.
  • Bridge Strategy, Creative, and Technology departments to ensure AI-powered solutions meet business objectives.
  • Oversee implementation of backend services using platforms such as Supabase and SQL or NoSQL databases, as well as secure authentication frameworks such as OAuth and JWT.
  • Design and implement RESTful APIs and backend services using platforms such as Supabase to support frontend functionality.
  • Collaborate with UX Designers, AI Builders, and Innovation Leads throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Define design system standards, optimize AI-augmented workflows, and mentor developers and AI builders.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working in a startup or rapid-prototyping environment.

About the company

Appnovation Technologies provides global digital consultancy and managed services to help organizations plan, build, and run digital experiences. It uses open-source technologies to deliver digital strategy, UX design, data analytics, platform engineering, and enterprise integration for web, mobile, back-end, and big data projects. Revenue comes from end-to-end projects plus 24/7 support and ongoing managed services, supported by partnerships with Acquia, Alfresco, and Alibaba Cloud. Its goal is to identify digital growth opportunities and execute initiatives that improve customer experience and operations across industries such as life sciences and financial services.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$21.3M

Headquarters

Vancouver, Canada

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • January 2026 launched global AI services and March 2026 expanded LATAM leadership.
  • September 2026 careers pages showed 82 openings, signaling active demand and delivery expansion.
  • CBGF and BGF backed Appnovation with £9.3 million, funding international growth.

What critics are saying

  • Glassdoor reviews in 2025 cite layoffs, poor leadership, and weak career advancement.
  • Generative AI and big firms like Accenture, Deloitte Digital, and Publicis Sapient pressure pricing.
  • If AI services fail to win enterprise renewals, Appnovation becomes a commoditized staff-augmentation shop.

What makes Appnovation unique

  • Appnovation pairs open-source depth with enterprise content platforms, including Drupal, Acquia, and Contentful.
  • Its Google partnership spans AI Jumpstart, Vertex AI research, and decade-long cloud collaboration.
  • Global delivery footprint across Vancouver, London, Brazil, Malaysia, and Hong Kong supports multi-market rollouts.

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Benefits

Health Benefits Package

Mental Health Support

Fertility and Menopause Leave

Fitness Allowance

Work-life Balance

Health Insurance

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Stock Options

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

-2%
Angel News
Jun 9th, 2023
Appnovation Receives £9.3m in Equity Financing

Appnovation has received £9.3m in equity financing from a joint partnership between the Canadian Business Growth Fund (CBGF) and the UK’s BGF. The investment will allow Appnovation to accelerate its international growth and expansion strategy, spurring jobs and economic growth in Canada, the UK and beyond.   Appnovation is a full-service digital consultancy, focused on delivering meaningful business outcomes that drive innovation, growth and ultimately value for its clients. Through digital strategy and a deep industry focus across a variety of verticals (including some of the largest financial services and pharmaceutical companies in the world),Appnovation’s expertise with user-centric, design-led experiences and open technology platforms, helps brands to better engage their customers.

Appnovation
May 16th, 2023
Mandhir Gidda joins Appnovation as Senior Vice President, Technology in EMEA | Appnovation

Global digital partner Appnovation has announced that Mandhir Gidda has joined as Senior Vice President, Technology in EMEA.

Appnovation
Mar 16th, 2022
Appnovation Technologies, Inc. partners with ASCD

Appnovation partnered with ASCD to reimagine their overall digital experience and transform it into a modern web presence with a clean, streamlined design.

GlobeNewswire
Nov 29th, 2021
Appnovation Technologies Inc. hires Daren Fitzgerald as SVP of Strategic Growth, EMEA

Firstly, Appnovation has brought on Daren Fitzgerald as SVP of Strategic Growth, EMEA, adding a seasoned leader in Retail, IT and Technology to its global leadership team.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 21st, 2021
Appnovation Technologies Inc. recognized as Best Workplaces™ for Today’s Youth on Jan 1st 21'.

VANCOUVER, Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global digital consultancy Appnovation has been named on the 2021 list of Best Workplaces™ for Today’s Youth.