Junior Software Engineer

<p><strong>Overview of the role</strong></p> <p>We’re on a mission to modernize insurance, making it simpler, more accessible, and customer-first. The insurance industry is a $1T market that’s remained largely untouched by the digital revolution, and PolicyMe is here to change that. As a remote-first, Toronto-based startup with big ambitions, we’re building the future of insurance in Canada and beyond.</p> <p>We're building a groundbreaking new product line that will transform the insurance broker experience through AI and machine learning. As an AI-Driven Full Stack Engineer, you'll be part of a team charting new territory - designing and implementing intelligent systems that automate manual processes and unlock powerful data-driven insights.</p> <p>You will work across the stack, contributing to front end, back end, and AI/ML initiatives, while also participating in architecture discussions, release planning, and company-wide engineering initiatives. Our core stack includes <strong>Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, n8n, LangChain/LangGraph and AWS</strong>, and we are always open to adopting new tools and technologies that help us deliver better results.</p> <h3>What you'll be doing:</h3> <ul> <li>Develop full stack features for our AI-powered web application using Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL and AWS</li> <li>Integrate AI models and APIs for tasks like document processing, data extraction, recommendation engines etc.</li> <li>Work closely with Sr. Engineers experienced in AI to seamlessly integrate models into production</li> <li>Stay current on emerging AI technologies/frameworks and explore new applications</li> <li>Build scalable, reliable backend services to fuel our AI workflows</li> <li>Create intuitive user experiences that surface AI-powered capabilities</li> <li>Participate in architecture planning, code reviews, and ideation sessions</li> <li>Take ownership of feature development end-to-end (once ramped up), coordinating with QA and other teams</li> <li>Engage in cross-team communication to help unblock dependencies and improve release flow</li> <li>Share ideas during quarterly planning to help shape what we build next</li> <li>Participate in company-wide initiatives such as hackathons, engineering guilds, and AI tooling experiments</li> </ul> <h3>What we are looking for:</h3> <ul> <li>Strong full-stack development skills with the ability to work across backend and frontend using <strong>Python, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, and AWS</strong></li> <li>Familiarity with AI/ML concepts from coursework, side projects, or work experience</li> <li>Passion for building intelligent applications that solve real-world problems</li> <li>Eagerness to learn, embrace ambiguity, and continually upskill in a rapidly evolving space</li> <li>Hands-on experience or projects interacting with AI APIs/models (e.g. prompt engineering)</li> <li>Self-starter with a career-driven mindset who thrives in an environment with autonomy and accountability</li> <li>Collaborative team player with low ego who is open to feedback and eager to help others</li> <li>Detail-oriented approach to problem-solving, especially in complex domains</li> </ul> <h3>Why join us:</h3> <ul> <li>Generous PTO - 20 vacation days</li> <li>A comprehensive benefits plan with premiums paid in full by PolicyMe</li> <li>Investment in your professional development, including an L&amp;D budget, AI tooling budget, performance reviews twice a year and ongoing feedback to ensure you reach your highest potential</li> <li>An extremely high performing, low-ego, remote-first team that is truly disrupting an old industry</li> <li>Option to work from home or our Toronto-based office (bonus: we cover the costs to bring all our employees in-person twice a year for experiential socials!)</li> <li>Access to stock options based on performance</li> <li><strong>Compensation:</strong> The total target cash compensation for this role is <strong>$80,000–$110,000 CAD</strong>, based on experience. We’ll walk through the details together during the interview.</li> </ul> <h3>Compensation</h3> <h3>Additional Information</h3> <p><strong>About PolicyMe</strong></p> <p>At PolicyMe, we are Canada’s leading digital insurance solution, offering straightforward and affordable financial protection for families from coast to coast. Our product suite includes Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Health &amp; Dental Insurance, all tailored to Canadians' evolving needs. We also offer B2B2C solutions, partnering with organizations to provide seamless digital insurance options. Founded by a team of insurance experts and technology entrepreneurs, PolicyMe is committed to making insurance simpler and more accessible. Since our launch in 2018, we have grown exponentially, selling over $10 billion in insurance coverage to Canadians.</p> <p>We are proud of the team we’ve built and are excited for those that are yet to join us. We operate with a remote-first culture, attracting top talent from across Canada. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, collaborative environment, working alongside incredibly ambitious yet humble humans, we may be the right place for you! To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.policyme.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank">www.policyme.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>Additional Notes</strong></p> <p><strong>- Job Vacancy:</strong> This role reflects growth in our team and expanded operational scope. We’re hiring to support increasing demand and continue delivering an exceptional customer experience.</p> <p><strong>- Commitment to Equal Opportunity:</strong> PolicyMe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and provide fair consideration regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.</p> <p><strong>- Accessibility Statement:</strong> We are committed to providing an accessible hiring experience. If you require accommodations during the application process, please indicate this in the “Additional Information” section of your application.</p> <p><em>We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.</em></p>