Software Engineer

Summary

Join PolicyMe, a leading digital insurance solution in Canada, as a Software Developer. You will contribute to the design, development, and deployment of features enhancing our platform and customer experience. Working remotely, you will collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to build scalable and reliable solutions. Your responsibilities span both backend and frontend development, using technologies like Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, and AWS. You will participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and company-wide initiatives. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Strong full-stack development skills with the ability to work across backend and frontend using Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, and AWS
• Experience designing and implementing architecture for complex systems
• Comfortable learning new frameworks, libraries, and tools quickly
• Proven track record of proactive communication with the ability to adapt technical explanations to different audiences
• Self-starter with a career-driven mindset who thrives in an environment with autonomy and accountability
• Collaborative team player with low ego who is open to feedback and eager to help others
• Detail-oriented approach to problem-solving, especially in complex domains

Responsibilities

• Contribute to feature development across backend and frontend using Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, and AWS
• Build and maintain scalable systems with a focus on accuracy, reliability, and performance
• Implement projects that establish single sources of truth for complex data sets
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and collaborative problem-solving sessions
• Take ownership of releases end-to-end (once ramped up), coordinating with QA and other teams
• Engage in cross-team communication to help unblock dependencies and improve release flow
• Share ideas during quarterly planning to help shape what we build next
• Participate in company-wide initiatives such as hackathons, engineering guilds, and AI tooling experiments
• Follow and improve engineering best practices to maintain a high-quality codebase

Benefits

• Generous PTO - 20 vacation days
• Access to stock options and a comprehensive benefits plan
• A remote-first team with company paid, in-person socials and the option to work from our Toronto-based office
• Resources to help your professional development, including an L&D budget, performance reviews twice a year and ongoing feedback to ensure you reach your highest potential
• Work with an empathetic, high-performing team in a flexible, results-oriented environment