Software Engineer

Foundation AI; Toronto; Remote; CAD 78,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation AI is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize high-quality software solutions. This remote independent contractor role requires strong coding fundamentals and a willingness to learn, collaborating with engineers, product managers, and designers to build scalable, secure software.

Candidate should have 1–2 years of software engineering experience, proficiency in Python (Flask/FastAPI) and JavaScript (ES6+), and familiarity with React/Angular/Vue.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years as a software engineer, preferably full-stack.
• Proficient in Python (Flask/FastAPI) and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with React, Angular, or Vue; builds and consumes REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code using the company’s stack.
• Build and deliver features end-to-end with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in code reviews, write unit/integration tests, and follow best practices.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

REST APIs

React/Angular/Vue

OOP & design patterns

TDD/BDD

Problem-solving

Education

B.Tech in Computer Science

Tools

PostgreSQL

RabbitMQ

Git

Docker

GitHub Actions

ELK

Datadog

Splunk

New Relic

Celery

Kubernetes

Airflow

Job description

About Us: Foundation AI is the only AI Native documents intake automation platform serving the claims and litigation industries. Founded in 2019 by a team of lawyers and data scientists, Foundation AI processes millions of documents each month for hundreds of US law firms, including many of the largest and most respected plaintiff and injury law firms in the country. Find out more at www.foundationai.com.

Job Overview:

At Foundation AI, we are looking for a Software Enginee r to help design, develop, and optimize high-quality software solutions. You will be a key contributor to our product teams, working across the full stack to deliver impactful features. This role demands strong coding fundamentals, a problem-solving mindset, and a willingness to learn and adapt. You'll collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to build scalable, secure, and maintainable software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Software Development: Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code using the company's technology stack.
• Feature Implementation: Work closely with peers and cross-functional teams to build and deliver features end-to-end.
• Code Quality: Participate in code reviews, write unit and integration tests, and follow clean code and best practices.
• Collaboration: Work with designers, product managers, and QA to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Agile Execution: Participate in agile ceremonies like sprint planning, grooming, and retrospectives.
• CI/CD & DevOps: Contribute to deployment pipelines and help maintain a reliable delivery process.
• Debugging & Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve issues and bugs in production and staging environments.
• Documentation: Maintain documentation for features, services, and key technical decisions.

Responsibilities may be tailored based on the candidate's experience and proficiency.

Skills and Tools:

• Experience: 1-2 years as a software engineer, preferably full-stack.
• Programming & Development: Proficient in Python (Flask/FastAPI) and JavaScript (ES6+); experience with React, Angular, or Vue; builds and consumes REST APIs.
• Databases & Messaging: Knowledge of PostgreSQL or relational databases; hands-on with RabbitMQ.
• DevOps & Observability: Experience with Git, Docker, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions); familiar with observability tools like ELK, Datadog, Splunk, or New Relic.
• Architecture & Design: Understands modular and scalable system design; applies OOP and design patterns; familiar with distributed system concepts.
• Testing & Quality: Implements unit and integration tests; follows TDD/BDD and ensures code quality.
• Problem-Solving & Innovation: Debugs moderately complex systems; optimizes performance; evaluates trade-offs.
• Additional Skills: Familiarity with Celery, async task processing, Kubernetes, Airflow, frontend security practices, Agile/Scrum, and reading LLD/HLD documentation.

Education

A B.Tech degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience relevant to the functional area.

Location & Engagement

This is a remote independent contractor role with Foundation AI, a US-based company. Candidates must currently reside in Canada.

Our Commitment:

Foundation AI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

For any feedback or inquiries, contact us at: [e-mail]

Learn more about us: www.foundationai.com