Backend Developer
Hybrid
Full Time
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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.











