Junior AI Software Developer

Agility; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 92,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work environment

RRSP matching

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid vacation/personal days/sick days

Week off between Christmas and NewYear

Job summary

Agility PR Solutions seeks a Junior Software Developer focused on AI and agentic systems. You’ll design and implement agentic workflows and AI-driven applications at the intersection of software engineering and distributed systems.

You will work with product owners, UI/UX designers, and developers to enable autonomous agents to interact with data, APIs, and users. The role emphasizes backend systems (Java, Hadoop/Solr) and collaboration across teams, with a strong push toward scalable data

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with Java development and REST APIs.
• Familiarity with AI/ML integrations.
• Experience with agentic frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph).
• Proactive problem solving and willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop code using an Agile development process.
• Build new features and enhance existing products.
• Design and implement RESTful API services (Java).
• Design and implement agentic workflows and AI-driven agents using TypeScript and Nest.js.
• Integrate with LLMs and modern agent frameworks.

Skills

Java development

REST APIs

AI/ML integrations

LangChain

LangGraph

SQL

Git

Maven

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Maven

Git

Job description

Agility PR Solutions is a global leader in media intelligence and PR technology. Founded in 2003, we help communications teams around the world drive awareness, make smarter decisions, and protect their reputation when it matters most. Our enterprise-grade platform unifies media relations, media monitoring, social listening, AI visibility, and media intelligence into a single seamless system—turning overwhelming streams of coverage and conversation into decision-ready intelligence. Recognized for ease of use, results, and customer support, Agility is one of the most trusted names in media intelligence. Our mission is to empower the voices that shape the world's narratives, and we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

About the Role

As a Junior Software Developer (AI & Agentic Systems) , you will design and implementcutting-edge agentic workflows and AI-driven applications . This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, artificial intelligence, and distributed systems—focused on building intelligent automation that empowers users to orchestrate complex tasks seamlessly.

You will work closely with product owners, UI/UX designers, and other developers to build andoptimizesystems that enable autonomous and semi-autonomous agents to interact with data, APIs, and users.

The work we do is diverse, challenging, and rewarding. Agility PR Solutions developsstate-of-the-arttools that help public relations professionals discover media influencers and derive actionable insights from global media coverage.

In this role, you will contribute to both:

• Backend systems (Java, big data platforms like Hadoop/Solr)

You will solve problems related to large-scale data processing, distributed workloads, and intelligent orchestration, while also contributing to evolving AI-driven product capabilities.

At Agility PR Solutions, we value collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning.You’llbe part of a team that supports growth, knowledge sharing, and innovation.

What you’ll do

• Develop code using an Agile development process
• Build new features and enhance existing products
• Design and implement RESTful API services (primarily in Java)
• Design and implement agentic workflows and AI-driven agents using Typescript and Nest.js
• Integrate with LLMs
• Utilize modern agent frameworks such as LangChain and/or LangGraph
• Collaborate across backend, frontend, and product teams
• Ensure code quality through testing, reviews, and best practices
• Participate in refactoring and continuous improvement of systems

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Hands-on experience with Java development and REST APIs
• Familiarity with AI/ML integrations , including:
• Agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain , LangGraph )
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies

Experience With:

• SQL
• Git
• Maven

Nice to have:

• Experience with agent orchestration patterns or workflow engines
• Exposure to prompt engineering and evaluation techniques
• Understanding of distributed systems or big data technologies (Hadoop, Solr)

Why you'll love it here

• Fully remote work environment
• Collaborative culture – and key tools enabling it
• Competitive compensation package
• RRSP matching
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development & Progression opportunities
• Paid Vacation, Personal Days and Sick days
• Week off between Christmas and New Years'
• No Internal Meetings Fridays

Compensation for this role is expected to fall within the range of $65,000 - 75,000 annually. The final offer will reflect each candidate’s experience, skills, and internal equity.
This is for a vacant position.

AI Usage

We use technology to make hiring smarter, faster, and more personal, never less human. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools help us manage applications efficiently and highlight qualifications that align with each role, allowing our recruiters to focus more on meaningful conversations with candidates. AI does not make hiring decisions at Agility. Every decision is made by people, our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are trained to apply sound judgment and equitable practices at every stage. We believe technology exists to amplify human insight, not replace it. That belief shapes how we build relationships, tell stories, and grow our teams.

At Agility, we strive every day to build a more inclusive work environment and introduce tools that enable it. We strongly encourage applications from all people regardless of race, religion, gender, age, disability status or sexual orientation.

Even if you find yourself not checking all the boxes of our listed requirements but you are excited about this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you anyway. Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application for this role, and other potential role matches open now or in the future.

If, at any stage of the application process, you require accommodation owing to disability or a medical need, please let us know at [e-mail] for us to make appropriate arrangements.

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