Athennian

Software Engineer

Athennian$90K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Canada
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of software development experience with a focus on scalable enterprise applications.
  • Proficiency in full-stack JavaScript/TypeScript environments, particularly MEAN stack.
  • Experience using AI-augmented development tools to enhance code quality and delivery speed.
  • Strong background in relational and NoSQL databases with knowledge of vector search.
  • Expertise in testing frameworks to establish robust CI/CD pipelines.
  • A security-first approach to handling sensitive data and access controls.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, test, and deploy high-quality, scalable software solutions for complex business needs.
  • Participate in technical discussions and contribute to system architecture decisions.
  • Utilize AI tools to streamline development processes while maintaining high standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform user requirements into effective features.
  • Optimize application performance while ensuring security and conducting thorough code reviews.
  • Identify and address technical challenges to foster continuous improvement in processes.
  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance platform capabilities.

Benefits

  • Minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 sick days, and 6 personal/flex days, plus a winter holiday shutdown.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision coverage, long-term disability, and a Health Spending Account.
  • Flexible parental leave benefits, including financial top-ups.
  • Dedicated work-from-home allowance to support remote working setups.
Full Job Description
About the role

We're looking for a driven Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team to contribute to our mission of managing hundreds of thousands of business entities worldwide, empowering our users with a platform that inspires trust. In this role, you will contribute to designing, building, and maintaining scalable software solutions that enhance our platform's functionality and performance. Reporting to the Director of Development, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality code, optimize application performance, and support the growth of our technology stack.

What you'll do

  • Architect & Deliver: Develop, test, and deploy high-quality, scalable software solutions that align with complex business needs.
  • Strategic System Design: Participate in technical discussions and contribute to high-level decisions on system architecture, focusing on configurability and long-term maintainability.
  • AI-Augmented Development: Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery cycles while maintaining code integrity.
  • Collaborative Innovation: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate user needs into innovative features and improvements.
  • Quality & Security Governance: Optimize application performance, ensure security and reliability, and conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high code quality.
  • Process Evolution: Identify and resolve technical challenges, propose solutions, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes.
  • Future-Proofing: Stay up to date with industry trends, specifically LLM integrations and automated testing advancements to evaluate and adopt emerging technologies that can enhance our platform's capabilities.
  • Technical Mentorship: Guide the team in best practices for modern engineering, from sophisticated TypeScript typing to efficient AI-prompting for complex refactors.


Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in software development, with a proven track record of architecting scalable, enterprise-grade applications.
  • Proficiency in full-stack JavaScript/TypeScript environments, specifically the MEAN stack (MongoDB, Express, Angular, Node.js).
  • Modern AI fluency: Demonstrated ability to use AI-augmented development tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate delivery without sacrificing code quality or architecture.
  • Advanced Database Knowledge: Strong experience with relational and NoSQL databases; familiarity with search indexing and vector search (e.g., MongoDB Atlas Vector Search) is highly valued.
  • Deep experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Playwright) to build resilient CI/CD pipelines.
  • A security-first mindset regarding data protection, access controls, and the safe handling of sensitive corporate legal data.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to explain complex technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Previous experience in a startup/scale up environment


Location

We have embraced a distributed model of working to reach the best talent in the world. While some roles may require proximity to our Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver offices, roles based outside our office locations can be remote in Canada and the US. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in the US and Canada. #LI-Remote

Benefits at Athennian

We're a remote-first company built on trust, autonomy, and accountability.

Work-Life Balance: Minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 sick days, and 6 personal/flex days, plus a company-wide winter holiday shutdown.

Comprehensive Coverage: Health, dental, and vision, long-term disability, and a Health Spending Account (HSA).

Family Support: Flexible parental leave benefits, including top-ups.

Remote Setup: A dedicated work-from-home allowance to get you set up for success.

The pay range for this role is:

90,000 - 130,000 CAD per year (Remote (Canada))

About Athennian

Athennian is a legal technology company that provides cloud-based software for corporate governance and entity management. The company was founded in 2017 by Adrian Camara, Joel Lessem, and Tom Spier. Athennian's software is designed to streamline legal operations and reduce the risk of errors and compliance issues. The company has been recognized for its innovative approach to legal technology and has won several awards, including the Canadian Innovation Award for Legal Services. Athennian is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.
Learn more about Athennian
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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