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Appnovation

Global digital consultancy delivering open-source solutions

Senior Developer - Fullstack, Python

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil
In Person
Software EngineeringFull-Stack Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent, is required.
  • At least 6 years of software engineering experience, with a strong focus on fullstack development, is required.
  • Experience developing and optimizing code using AI-powered tools such as Claude Code and GitHub Copilot is required.
  • Understanding of data-engineering principles and the ability to transform catalogue and metadata output into working software are required.
  • Strong Python engineering skills are required, including API and service design (such as FastAPI), asynchronous programming, and schema validation using Pydantic or JSON Schema.
  • Understanding of Graph RAG data structures is required.
  • Experience with Neo4j and Supabase is required.
  • A proven track record architecting agentic workflows and AI-driven solutions, including deep integration with large language models and autonomous frameworks, is required.
  • Proficiency with modern frontend frameworks, specifically React and Vue.js, as well as ES6 and TypeScript, is required.
  • Experience designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices is required.
  • Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and modern DevOps practices such as Git and CI/CD pipelines is required.
  • Experience with cloud computing and serverless architecture is required; AWS is preferred.
  • Understanding of agile principles and methodologies is required.
  • Prior consulting experience is required.
  • The candidate should be able to scale, automate, and operate solutions beyond addressing immediate problems; apply lean thinking; uphold code quality, performance, scalability, and security; and pursue continuous improvement.
  • The candidate should be able to manage multiple initiatives with competing priorities and build positive internal and external client relationships.
  • The candidate should have analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, and be able to communicate and collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
  • The candidate should be able to learn new concepts, business models, and technologies rapidly.
Responsibilities
  • Develop backend automation that integrates multiple metadata sources and generates governed artifacts, such as data contracts for review, editing, and publication to a registry.
  • Design and build agent-enabled applications and workflows, including MCP servers and tools such as data-contract generators and data-readiness assessment utilities.
  • Build user-facing interfaces for platform and discovery workflows.
  • Deliver production-quality services using sound API design, testing, and CI/CD practices.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience building MCP servers, in addition to consuming them.
  • Familiarity with data governance and catalogue tooling and data-contract standards.
  • Experience in a regulated or life-sciences environment; prior experience and connections in the life sciences industry are preferred.
  • Experience with AWS is preferred.

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.

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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.