Senior Software Engineer - OSINT Platform (Remote)

About the Role

We're hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join our team at Liferaft, where you'll contribute to the development of advanced OSINT tools that empower organizations to extract valuable insights from open-source data. This Senior Software Engineer role offers the flexibility of fully remote work within Canada, allowing you to make a significant impact on our OSINT platform.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure OSINT software solutions.
• Implement machine learning and natural language processing (NLP) techniques for data enrichment and analysis.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and security professionals to refine intelligence workflows.
• Ensure system performance, reliability, and security best practices are met.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest OSINT tools, techniques, and industry trends.
• Contribute to the architecture and design of backend services and databases.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong programming skills in React, Typescript, PHP, Python or similar languages.
• Experience with web scraping frameworks (e.g., Scrapy, Selenium, BeautifulSoup) and API integrations.
• Knowledge of database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, or NoSQL solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of security best practices in data collection and processing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Nice to Have

• Experience with data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation plan.
• Flexible PTO - Take a minimum of 15 days/year with no cap beyond.
• Health & Dental Benefits (Medavie Blue Cross) with 80% employer paid benefits.
• Comprehensive mental health coverage — up to $3,000 per month, available for both employees and dependents.
• Free access to EAP, Greenshield and a variety of physical and mental health services via wellness platform.
• Remote-first workplace with optional access to office space and flexible working hours.
• Investment in personal and professional growth with a $750 Yearly Lifestyle Subsidy.
• Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities.