Junior Software Engineer

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September 16

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PolicyMe

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Insurance • Finance • B2C

PolicyMe is a Canadian insurance company that specializes in offering affordable and straightforward life insurance, critical illness, and health and dental insurance products. Their services are primarily delivered online, providing users with the convenience of obtaining quotes and securing insurance coverage quickly and efficiently. PolicyMe is recognized for its no-hassle approach, featuring fast approvals and the ability to tailor coverage to the customer's needs. With a strong focus on term life insurance, they also provide various coverage options for families, individuals, and seniors. Their mission is to simplify the insurance purchasing process for Canadians by leveraging technology and expert advice.

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2018

💸 Finance

👥 B2C

📋 Description

• Develop full stack features for our AI-powered web application using Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL and AWS • Integrate AI models and APIs for tasks like document processing, data extraction, recommendation engines etc. • Work closely with Sr. Engineers experienced in AI to seamlessly integrate models into production • Stay current on emerging AI technologies/frameworks and explore new applications • Build scalable, reliable backend services to fuel our AI workflows • Create intuitive user experiences that surface AI-powered capabilities • Participate in architecture planning, code reviews, and ideation sessions • Take ownership of feature development end-to-end (once ramped up), coordinating with QA and other teams • Engage in cross-team communication to help unblock dependencies and improve release flow • Share ideas during quarterly planning to help shape what we build next • Participate in company-wide initiatives such as hackathons, engineering guilds, and AI tooling experiments

🎯 Requirements

• Strong full-stack development skills with the ability to work across backend and frontend using Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, and AWS • Familiarity with AI/ML concepts from coursework, side projects, or work experience • Passion for building intelligent applications that solve real-world problems • Eagerness to learn, embrace ambiguity, and continually upskill in a rapidly evolving space • Hands-on experience or projects interacting with AI APIs/models (e.g. prompt engineering) • Self-starter with a career-driven mindset who thrives in an environment with autonomy and accountability • Collaborative team player with low ego who is open to feedback and eager to help others • Detail-oriented approach to problem-solving, especially in complex domains

🏖️ Benefits

• Generous PTO - 20 vacation days • Access to stock options and a comprehensive benefits plan • A remote-first team with company paid, in-person socials and the option to work from our Toronto-based office • Resources to help your professional development, including an L&D budget, performance reviews twice a year and ongoing feedback to ensure you reach your highest potential • Work with an empathetic, high-performing team in a flexible, results-oriented environment