Software Engineer

Operations, IT

Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid

Grimsby, ON

About Us

At AOS, we specialize in providing office technology and managed services to businesses of all sizes. Our mission is to help organizations boost productivity, streamline workflows, and manage costs with ease.

We apply technology to drive profit, productivity, and peace of mind for our clients. Through reliable solutions and exceptional customer service, we ensure our clients can focus on what they do best.

The Role

You will play a key role in designing, building, and scaling AI-powered platforms, internal tools, integrations, and internal software initiatives across the business. This role will help shape the broader direction of software and automation initiatives at AOS, working across backend services, integrations, cloud infrastructure, and AI-powered platform features to build secure, scalable, and reliable solutions that support both internal operations and commercial products.

This Role Will Contribute To

• Backend platform development and API design
• Reliability, performance, and maintainability of internal platforms
• AI-powered workflows and integrations
• Cloud infrastructure and deployment workflows within GCP
• Product improvements and new feature development
• Technical decision-making across internal software initiatives
• Complex problem solving, scalable system design, and ownership with curiosity and autonomy

We Value People Who Demonstrate

• Accountability and initiative
• Curiosity and a growth mindset
• Strong communication and collaboration
• Adaptability in fast-changing environments
• High standards and attention to detail
• Alignment with our culture and values

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Uses AI tools fluently within their engineering workflow
• Focuses on solving problems, not just applying frameworks
• Is comfortable working across backend systems, integrations, and cloud infrastructure
• Understands the realities of production systems and commercial software
• Owns technical decisions and outcomes

Key Responsibilities

Software Engineering

• Design and develop backend services and APIs
• Build scalable async Python and FastAPI services
• Develop and maintain integrations with SaaS platforms and APIs
• Implement secure authentication and authorization flows
• Support frontend collaboration within React applications

Cloud and Infrastructure

• Design and maintain infrastructure within Google Cloud Platform
• Improve observability, logging, monitoring, and alerting
• Manage CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
• Contribute to infrastructure-as-code practices

Collaboration and Leadership

• Collaborate closely with leadership and operational teams
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance
• Help establish engineering standards and best practices
• Contribute to product and commercial strategy discussions

Success in This Role Will Be Measured By

• Reliability and scalability of platforms
• Speed and quality of product delivery
• Stability and observability of production systems
• Technical decision-making and architectural quality
• Proactive problem solving and friction reduction
• Innovation and continuous improvement
• Collaboration and impact across teams

Technical Environment

Languages and Frameworks

• Python (async)
• FastAPI
• React
• SQL

Cloud and Infrastructure

• Google Cloud Platform
• GitHub Actions / CI-CD pipelines

AI and Data Systems

• Vector databases and RAG workflows
• LLM integrations and prompt evaluation

Integrations

• REST APIs
• Webhooks
• OAuth

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience building and operating production-grade applications
• Strong backend engineering and API development experience
• Hands‑on experience with GCP infrastructure and cloud‑native architecture
• Experience with AI‑powered applications and LLM orchestration
• Familiarity with observability, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation
• Experience scaling systems and solving reliability challenges

Why Join Us?

• Make a visible impact
• Grow your career in a supportive environment
• Learn from experienced teammates
• Contribute to innovative, high‑quality client solutions

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are an equal‑opportunity, affirmative action employer. We value and welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We’re dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require assistance or accommodation, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

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