Tech Lead - Python (Perm, Canada, Remote + Travel)

Senior AI Python Software Engineer (Perm, Canada, Remote + Travel)

Nearform

Senior AI Python Software Engineer (Perm, Canada, Remote + Travel) This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for candidates based in Canada and authorised to work without sponsorship. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. This position also requires frequent travel to client sites in the U.S., with travel expenses covered by the company. About Nearform Nearform is an independent team of data & AI experts, engineers, and designers who build intelligent digital solutions and capability at pace. We create AI-enabled solutions that enhance digital experiences, empower developers, and deliver measurable results. In these ways, we partner with ambitious enterprises to deliver enduring impact. Our deep expertise in solving the world’s most complex digital problems, along with our collaborative, people-first approach, enables enterprises to build breakthrough products and modernise legacy systems by unleashing the power of AI. Today, our team of 500 experts in 20+ countries is trusted by leading enterprises including Lululemon, Puma, Sun Life, Starbucks, Travelex, Virgin Media 02, and Walmart.   As part of our Engineering function, you will work closely with clients to translate complex business requirements into innovative digital products. Whether you are a Senior Engineer, Tech Lead, or DevOps Engineer, you will collaborate with distributed teams, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build secure, high-performance applications. Our Nearform engineers are known for building high quality, scalable solutions that solve real world problems. About the AI Senior Python Engineer role As a Senior Engineer at Nearform your main task will be designing & building applications using Python. However as you’ll likely work on a variety of projects your responsibilities may also include: * Supporting component design, development and maintenance and taking responsibility for personal technical quality standards within the project team. * Assisting with defining structured practices, especially in source code management, building and deployment. * Designing and implementing data storage solutions. * Optimising performance in applications for maximum speed and scalability. * Getting feedback from users and clients, and building solutions for them.  * Assisting with the analysis of client requirements. * Working with and supporting Technical Leaders in project execution and timely delivery. * Collaborating with client teams. What we are looking for in this person: * Significant experience delivering at a Senior Engineer level. Our Seniors typically have at least 8 years of commercial experience. * Deep knowledge and experience with the Python language and modern AI frameworks. * Experience with AI application development and Agentic frameworks and platforms (e.g., LangGraph, Agentspace, etc.) * Practical experience of delivering in an agile environment. * Practical experience and knowledge of developing real-world solutions. * Deep understanding of versioning control tools - e.g. Git. * Testing experience and familiarity with testing tools at all levels, unit, integration and end-to-end testing. * Practical and real-world experience working with databases and cloud environments. * Experience with automation, CI and CD. * Experience building software collaboratively using pull requests and code reviews * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. * Professional proficiency in English. Nice to have: * Hands-on experience working with Golang * Hands-on experience in the Frontend working with React  * Deep understanding of Kubernetes Benefits & Perks: * Annual Company Bonus: We all help Nearform to hit company goals so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance.  * Work Remotely and Flexibly - We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!  * Paid Time Off Package - We offer an annual leave of 21 days plus public holidays. We also offer sick leave, marriage leave and many more. * Remote Working Allowance - Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 (equivalent in CAD) to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join. * Training and Development Allowance - Nearform is committed to supporting and investing in employees’ ongoing learning and professional development. You will be encouraged to pursue relevant learning opportunities that support your growth and the growth of others, subject to manager approval. * Healthcare - It’s important to always take care of your health, so we offer additional private healthcare here at Nearform. If you wish to learn more about the plan offered feel free to reach out to our team. * RRSP & Insurances - We offer RRSP and match up to 4% and Life and Critical Illness insurance for peace of mind. Our Interview Process 1. Talent Call (30 mins via Zoom) An introductory conversation with a member of our Talent Team to learn more about your background, experience, and career goals. We'll also provide a high-level overview of Nearform and answer any questions you may have. This step helps us assess initial alignment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------       2. Technical Assessment (1 hour via Zoom)          A live coding challenge with one of our trained interviewers. You'll be asked to build a working solution to a problem via screen sharing, demonstrating             your Python expertise, problem-solving ability, and coding best practices in a real-time environment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------     3. Hiring Manager Interview (45 mins via Zoom)        A conversation with a Hiring Manager focused on your approach to teamwork, client collaboration, and problem-solving in an enterprise development               setting. We'll also share more details about Nearform and the potential projects you may join. There may also be an additional interview with the client depending on the project READY TO JOIN US? If you're passionate about building high-quality applications, solving complex challenges, and driving innovation in enterprise development, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now via our careers page at Nearform and be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. Nearform is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do. Our global team is built based on respect, inclusivity, diversity and excellence.  If you require any adjustments to the interview process as part of your application, please let someone from our Talent Team know so they can help. Salary up to $180,000 CAD + Bonus & Benefits

Staff Data Scientist

Toast

Toast creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world, helping business owners operate, increase sales, engage customers, and keep employees happy. As a Staff Data Scientist, you’ll lead the design and development of scalable ML systems for use cases such as menu recommendation, demand forecasting, offer targeting, and guest personalization. You will serve as a technical thought partner across teams, set best practices, and influence the roadmap for ML-driven products that support key business outcomes. Your work will directly shape strategic decisions and enhance customer experience at scale.   This role is for a current vacancy. A day in the life (Responsibilities) * Own the full machine learning lifecycle—from problem framing and data exploration to modeling, deployment, and monitoring—for mission-critical initiatives. * Design and implement advanced ML and statistical models that improve product performance, operational efficiency, or customer insights. * Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to define project scope, success metrics, and integration strategy. * Guide architectural decisions, set modeling standards, and champion best practices for experimentation, validation, and productionization. * Mentor other data scientists and raise the technical bar through design reviews, feedback, and sharing domain expertise. * Proactively identify areas where data science can create business value and lead cross-functional efforts to drive those opportunities forward. * Leverage cutting edge AI tools to enhance your development workflow, improve velocity, and help pioneer new approaches to building - contributing to a culture of innovation and productivity across the team.   What you'll need to thrive (Requirements) * 5+ years of experience in data science with a proven track record of delivering production ML systems that drive measurable impact. * Deep knowledge of statistical modeling, machine learning (e.g., tree-based models, time series, deep learning), and model evaluation. * Experience working with real-world product data at scale and translating ambiguous problems into well-scoped ML solutions. * Experience with distributed data processing and training, real-time inference, and ML Ops frameworks * Prior experience mentoring other data scientists or acting as a tech lead. * Experience leading experimentation (e.g., A/B testing), causal inference, and real-time decision systems. * Proficiency in Python and SQL, and experience with ML frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow). * Strong grasp of software engineering principles including modular design, version control, testing, and CI/CD. * Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS), including tools like SageMaker, Athena, Glue, DynamoDB, and Bedrock. * Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Strong business acumen with the ability to align technical solutions with company goals. Bonus ingredients*: * An advanced degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related STEM field is preferred. * Familiarity with MLOps tooling for monitoring, drift detection, retraining, and explainability. * Experience fine-tuning LLMs and applying reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF) to improve model performance and alignment.   AI at Toast At Toast, one of our company values is that we're hungry to build and learn. We believe learning new AI tools empowers us to build for our customers faster, more independently, and with higher quality. We provide these tools across all disciplines, from Engineering and Product to Sales and Support, and are inspired by how our Toasters are already driving real value with them. The people who thrive here are those who embrace changes that let us build more for our customers; it’s a core part of our culture. Our Total Rewards Philosophy  We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at https://careers.toasttab.com/toast-benefits. #LI-Remote The base salary range for this role is listed below. The starting salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, our total rewards components include cash compensation (overtime, bonus/commissions if eligible), equity, and benefits. Pay Range $127,000—$203,000 CAD How Toast Uses AI in its Hiring Process Throughout the hiring process, our goal is to get to know you. We use AI tools to support our recruiters and interviewers with tasks like note-taking, summarization, and documentation of interviews to ensure they can be fully focused on your conversation. All hiring decisions are made by people. To learn more: https://careers.toasttab.com/ai-in-hiring Our Approach to Hybrid Working We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the hospitality community, regardless of location. Please visit the Locations page on our career site to learn more about our in-office expectations by region: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Baked into our Recipe for Success At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse, and we embrace that diversity with authenticity, inclusivity, respect, and humility. By embedding these principles into our culture and design, we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences. We Thrive Together We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community. To learn more about how we work globally and regionally, check out: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast. Apply today! Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact candidateaccommodations@toasttab.com. ------ For roles in the United States, it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Technical Lead - React (Perm, Canada, Remote)

Nearform

Technical Lead (Perm, Canada, Remote) This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for candidates based in Canada and authorised to work without sponsorship, ideally located on the East Coast. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. About Nearform Nearform is an independent team of data & AI experts, engineers, and designers who build intelligent digital solutions and capability at pace. We create AI-enabled solutions that enhance digital experiences, empower developers, and deliver measurable results. In these ways, we partner with ambitious enterprises to deliver enduring impact. Our deep expertise in solving the world’s most complex digital problems, along with our collaborative, people-first approach, enables enterprises to build breakthrough products and modernise legacy systems by unleashing the power of AI. Today, our team of 500 experts in 20+ countries is trusted by leading enterprises including Lululemon, Puma, Sun Life, Starbucks, Travelex, Virgin Media 02, and Walmart.   As part of our Engineering function, you will work closely with clients to translate complex business requirements into innovative digital products.  Whether you are a Senior Engineer, Tech Lead, or DevOps Engineer, you will collaborate with distributed teams, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build secure, high-performance applications. Our Nearform engineers are known for building high quality, scalable solutions that solve real world problems.   About the Technical Lead Role: As a Technical Lead at Nearform, you will be responsible for leading and guiding development teams while working directly with clients to translate business and technical requirements into impactful applications. However, as you’ll likely work on a variety of projects in your time here, your responsibilities may also include: * Provide technical and line-management leadership to your development team. * Take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects. * Identify and resolve blockers before they become issues. * Ensure best practices in software development, DevOps, and agile methodologies are upheld within the team. * Work directly with clients, translating requirements into technical briefs. * Shape and define architectural decisions ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability. * Provide updates to client and Nearform leadership to ensure clear understanding of project status and drive good decision-making. What we are looking for in this person: * Significant experience in software engineering as either a Senior Engineer leading projects and mentoring or as a Technical Lead. For this particular role, you will ideally be using React.  * Experience working directly with clients or customers to understand technical requirements. * Experience leading software engineering teams through technical delivery and either direct line management or mentoring. * Deep understanding of agile ways of working, best practices and design patterns. * Deep understanding of test-driven development and testing best practices. * Deep understanding of version control tools, e.g. Git. * Understanding of DevOps practices and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) * Understanding of operational concerns (such as monitoring, performance testing, security considerations, accessibility, GDPR) * Empathy and people skills Nice to have: * Experience with a headless CMS, ideally with Contentful. Benefits and Perks we offer at Nearform * Annual Company Bonus - We all help Nearform to hit company goals so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance.  * Work Remotely and Flexibly - We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!  * Paid Time Off Package - We offer an annual leave of 21 days plus public holidays. We also offer sick leave, marriage leave and many more. * Remote Working Allowance - Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 (equivalent in CAD) to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join. * Training and Development Allowance - Nearform is committed to supporting and investing in employees’ ongoing learning and professional development. You will be encouraged to pursue relevant learning opportunities that support your growth and the growth of others, subject to manager approval. * Healthcare - It’s important to always take care of your health, so we offer additional private healthcare here at Nearform. If you wish to learn more about the plan offered feel free to reach out to our team. * RRSP & Insurances - We offer RRSP and match up to 4% and Life and Critical Illness insurance for peace of mind.   Our Interview Process * Talent Call (30 mins via Zoom) An initial conversation with a member of our Talent Team to explore your background, leadership experience, and career goals. We’ll provide an overview of Nearform, discuss potential alignment, and answer any questions you may have. This step helps us assess initial alignment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Technical Lead Assessment (90 mins, Zoom) A structured assessment led by a senior Technical Lead or Head of Engineering, designed to evaluate key aspects of a Technical Lead role. This session includes a selection of tasks to cover: Architecture Design – We want to see how you approach a high level problem, demonstrating your design thinking and decision-making process. Technical Implementation – How do you turn a design into reality, taking into account business needs? Code Standards and Feedback – We want to see not just your own skills, but also how you improve those around you ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Hiring Manager Interview (45 mins via Zoom) A conversation with a Hiring Manager focused on your approach to teamwork, client collaboration, and problem-solving in an enterprise development setting. We'll also share more details about Nearform and the potential projects you may join. There may also be an additional interview with the client depending on the project.    Ready to Join Us? If you're passionate about building high-quality applications, solving complex challenges, and driving innovation in enterprise development, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now via our careers page at Nearform and be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. Nearform is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do. Our global team is built based on respect, inclusivity, diversity and excellence.  If you require any adjustments to the interview process as part of your application, please let someone from our Talent Team know so they can help.