Backend Developer at Bluejlegal

Blue J is a leader in generative AI for tax experts, and we are looking for a Senior Backend Developer to join our world-class engineering team. We are dedicated to building the best AI tax research software on the market, and you will play a key role in shaping our product roadmap and technical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and deliver new software products and features to enhance our AI capabilities.
• Execute work in an iterative fashion to provide consistent value to our customers.
• Write clean, maintainable code supported by robust automated testing.
• Mentor fellow engineers through design discussions, pair programming, and detailed code reviews.
• Maintain the long-term health of our systems while proactively identifying and resolving potential issues.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our engineering standards, tools, and best practices.

Must-haves

• At least 3 years of professional software development experience, including a minimum of 2 years working with TypeScript.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• A solid understanding of agile development practices.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model, with the capacity to commute to Toronto for occasional in-person meetings.
• Eligibility to work in Canada.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with streaming data pipelines and related infrastructure.
• A portfolio or examples of prior work to share during the interview process.

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Stock options to share in our long-term success.
• A comprehensive benefits package for you and your family.
• The opportunity to work with a mission-driven, collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.