Senior Software Engineer

About Apertera

Apertera is leading the evolution of language solutions for high-stakes content. We partner with enterprises as an extension of their teams, combining professional expertise with Adaptive AI technology that is continuously refined by client context.

For more than twenty years, Apertera has set the bar for legal, financial, and regulatory translation, serving the most rigorous buyers, including over 75% of major national Canadian law firms, all major banks, and leading securities regulators. 
Apertera is Canadian-owned, ISO 17100 and SOC 2 certified.

Our core values: 

• Innovation
• Dedication
• Fanatical commitment to quality and service
• Resourcefulness
• Collaboration

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the development and evolution of our SaaS platform. This role is primarily focused on backend services and platform architecture, with opportunities to contribute to full-stack features using React and Material UI (MUI). 
You will design and build scalable, secure, and maintainable services that power our SaaS platform, using Python (Django) as our primary backend stack. Experience with C#/.NET is considered a strong asset but is not required.
Our platform runs on AWS infrastructure and leverages modern engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and infrastructure automation.
The ideal candidate brings strong backend engineering expertise, experience building production SaaS systems, and the ability to collaborate across the stack when needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Backend & Platform Development :
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code adhering to coding standards and best practices. code in Python (Django) and/or C#, adhering to coding standards and best practices.
  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services and well-structured RESTful APIs using Python (Django) to support frontend applications and internal platform services.
  • Design and implement new platform features and enhancements in collaboration with product and engineering teams.
  • Debug and resolve software defects and performance issues.
• Design & Architecture:
  • Participate in technical design and architecture discussions for new features and platform improvements
  • Apply and implement established software design patterns.
• Testing & Deployment:
  • Write and execute unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
  • Support the monitoring, troubleshooting, and reliability of production services, working closely with DevOps teams on deployments and operational improvements
  • Build and operate services deployed on AWS infrastructure.
  • Contribute to and maintain CI/CD pipelines that enable reliable automated testing and deployments.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to deliver high-quality platform features in an Agile development environment
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely.  
  • Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability.

Qualifications 
Experience

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with strong backend development expertise.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern deployment practices.
• Proficiency in at least one of the following:
• Strong proficiency in Python, with experience developing backend applications and RESTful APIs using Django.
  • Experience with C# / .NET development.
• Strong understanding of data modelling, query optimization, and database performance considerations.
• Experience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server).
• Experience building and operating applications in cloud environments (AWS preferred).

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).  

Skills and Competencies  

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ef fective communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to Haves: 

• Experience working on SaaS platforms, particularly with multi-tenant architectures.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Experience working with containerized applications (e.g., Docker) and container orchestration platforms such as AWS ECS or Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with JavaScript and modern frontend frameworks such as React (experience with Next.js is an asset).
• Experience developing or contributing to frontend applications.
• Experience with React UI component libraries such as Material UI (MUI) or similar
• Experience with text processing, regular expressions, and handling various document formats.
• Experience with CAT tools (e.g., memoQ, SDL, Memsource).
• Experience with ASP.NET Core or similar frameworks.
• Experience with Entity Framework or other ORMs.
• Experience with building Windows applications or web applications.

Benefits & Perks You’ll Love:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Including vision, dental, complementary therapies, and support for your overall well-being.
• Your Birthday Off: We celebrate your special day!
• 6 Personal/Sick Days: Take the time you need for your health or life’s unexpected moments.
• Work-Ready Equipment: Get the tools you need to succeed, provided upon request.
• Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the best of both worlds with a mix of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Learning & Growth Opportunities: Training and resources tailored to your role and department.
• Supportive & Collaborative Team Culture: Work alongside team members who genuinely have your back
• Team Recognition & Action Awards: Celebrate wins and contributions in meaningful ways.
• Employee Referral Program: Earn rewards for bringing amazing talent to our team.