Software Developer II - AI Team (Independent Contractor)

Policy Reporter; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology-driven insights firm is seeking a self-motivated AI Developer to enhance document understanding capabilities. This role involves developing solutions for parsing PDFs and extracting data from healthcare policy documents. Candidates should have at least 3 years of software development experience with strong Python programming skills. This is a remote, contract-based position offering 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience ideally focused on data processing pipelines.
• 1+ years of experience turning ML/NLP/AI models into production‑ready backend services.
• Experience in document understanding or PDF parsing.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, well‑tested code; conduct code reviews and testing.
• Maintain and improve document parsing pipelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements.

Skills

Software development experience

Data processing pipelines

Python programming

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Docker

AWS S3

Job description

Job Description

Company Overview

Policy Reporter offers a suite of insights products and consulting services to enhance market access strategies and patient support initiatives. By tracking payer policies in near real time, we ensure that the largest pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostics manufacturers, leading academic institutions and organized provider groups have the most up-to-date data and evidence-based guidance to help patients access the therapies they need. For more information, please visit .

About the Team

The AI team within the Engineering department is dedicated to leveraging data and artificial intelligence to design and deliver reliable, scalable solutions that address critical business needs. We foster a collaborative and supportive team culture, with a strong emphasis on continuous learning and the adoption of modern technologies. Our work involves tackling a diverse set of technical challenges, with a primary focus on extracting structured data from complex healthcare policy documents. We are committed to building high-quality, impactful products that drive value across the organization.

Position Summary

We are seeking a self‑motivated, results‑oriented candidate with a passion for tackling complex challenges in document understanding. This role centers on developing and applying advanced AI technologies to parse PDFs, extract structured data from unstructured healthcare policy documents, and deliver scalable, high‑performance solutions. Ideal candidates will thrive in collaborative environments, ask thoughtful questions, and embrace experimentation to drive innovation in document data extraction.

Role & Responsibilities

• Follow software development best practices : write clean, well‑tested code; conduct code reviews; perform testing; manage deployments, etc.
• Maintain and improve document parsing pipelines, including proactive issue investigation and identifying opportunities for enhancement.
• Implement or enhance solutions that support long‑term maintainability and ongoing flexibility.
• Collaborate closely and professionally with stakeholders to gather and clarify requirements, and with internal Engineering teams to design and implement solutions to business problems. Reach out quickly when blocked so that we can work together to remove obstacles.
• Provide accurate time estimates, adhere to project timelines, and consistently deliver on schedule.

Skills & Qualifications

Must have :

• 3+ years of software development experience ideally focused on data processing pipelines.
• 1+ years of experience turning ML / NLP / AI models into production‑ready backend services.
• Experience in document understanding, PDF parsing, or similar related document data extraction technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science / engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Know how to structure applications for long‑term maintenance and ongoing flexibility, familiar with SOLID design principles.
• Great communication skills (written and verbal) and a quick learner.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and cloud storage (AWS S3).

Nice to have :

• Database experience such as SQL query, PostgreSQL, etc.
• Experience working with PDF tabular data.
• Experience working with comprehensive cloud technologies (e.g. AWS Lambda, ECS, SQS, etc).
• Knowledge of the medical insurance industry and the ability to speak directly to medical professionals.

Contract Information

This is a remote, 40 hour per week, contract‑based engagement with Policy Reporter, offered under an Independent Contractor Agreement.

Policy Reporter’s Core Values

• Excellence
• Value & Respect
• Continuous Learning
• Ownership & Accountability
• Teamwork

Policy Reporter is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.