Volunteer Python Django Backend Developer Jobs in Toronto, ON

Wisedocs is a fast-growing, venture-backed AI platform that transforms how insurance companies analyze claims. With ~$20M USD raised, 100+ team members globally, and 90+ customers across North America and Australia, we're doubling revenue year over year.  

Founded by experts who've experienced the claims process firsthand, Wisedocs combines deep domain knowledge with next-gen AI trained on 100M+ documents. Our platform turns complex medical records into clear, structured insights-backed by expert human oversight.  

Join a mission-driven team building intelligent products that cut through complexity, accelerate decision-making, and make a real impact when it matters most.  

Role Summary 
We're seeking a Senior Back-End Engineer who will be instrumental in building the architecture that powers our leading-edge medical data processing system. Our application interfaces seamlessly with our advanced AI/ML platform, leveraging computer vision and generative models to make sense of intricate legal and medical documents for efficient medical claim processing.  

What you'll be doing 

• Designing, building, and maintaining efficient, reusable, and reliable Python code that powers our back-end systems and ML pipeline  
• Identifying and resolving performance and scalability issues, helping to improve the robustness of our system  
• Handling complex data structures and algorithms, ensuring the seamless processing of data in our system  
• Taking on additional responsibilities as needed, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic working environment  
• Creating comprehensive technical documentation for system components and architecture, thereby providing clarity on architectural decisions and engineering contributions across the team  
• Working in collaboration with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic, creating a seamless user experience  
• Other duties as assigned  

You're a great candidate if you have 

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Back-End Engineer with extensive experience in Python, showcasing a deep understanding of the language  
• Proficiency in using Python frameworks such as Django or Flask  
• Experience with database systems like SQL or NoSQL  
• Strong familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure  An understanding of automation practices throughout the Agile development, build, and deployment phases of the application lifecycle  
• A robust problem-solving mindset; comfortable navigating frequently changing work items and scopes, and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently  
  

• Enthusiasm about working in a fast-paced, innovative environment, contributing to a team that aims to make a significant impact in the medical and insurance tech space.

What we offer: 

• Flexible hybrid environment with the option to collaborate in-person at our Toronto HQ. 

• Modern employee benefits, including health and dental coverage  

• Competitive compensation, with valuable stock options, as we're still a young company growing very quickly.   

• An opportunity to develop very rapidly in your career. We can offer you a super-immersive learning environment, and when you thrive there, you will have the opportunity to rapidly develop this opportunity into senior practitioner or management opportunities as you choose.   

• Access to a learning and professional development fund to help you level up your career while you're working with us. We hope to be an incredible step up in your career if you decide to come and work with us.   

• Company events   

• Generous Paid Time Off   

• Paid Sick Days   

• Casual Dress code   

• Employee Referral Bonus   

• Tuition Assistance   

• Plus, many other Recognition Programs!   

Recruitment Journey at Wisedocs   

We're excited to meet you and explore the possibilities together!  At Wisedocs, honesty is one of our core values. Our Recruitment process is transparent to ensure you are set up for success: 
   

• Round 1 - People & Culture Chat: 20-30 min conversation about your background, goals, and the role. 

• Round 2 - 1st Technical Assessment: A 1.5 -hour technical assessment that focuses on general coding.

• Round 3 - 2nd Technical Assessment: A 1.5 -hour technical assessment that focuses on conceptual and system design. 

• Round 4 - Interview with the Hiring Manager: A 1-hour interview with the hiring manager focusing on culture fit, experience, and high-level technical questions. 
  

Note: We use AI-powered tools alongside human review to support a fair, inclusive, and efficient hiring process, helping us work smarter and create better experiences for our customers and team.  

This posting is for current and future opportunities at Wisedocs. Even if there isn't an immediate opening, we're always excited to meet great people. If your experience lines up, we encourage you to apply - we'll reach out when a role opens that's a good fit.  

*Wisedocs AI is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with AODA. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs