Junior AI Software Engineer

Company Overview

Agility PR Solutions provides today’s communicators with powerful and intuitive AI powered media outreach, monitoring, and measurement solutions. For almost twenty years, Agility has helped clients from across industries and continents discover relevant journalists and influencers, make meaningful connections with the media, amplify their stories, monitor media coverage and social conversations, and report on the impact of their public relations activities. Agility is one of the fastest growing companies in the PR tech space and it’s recognized by users on G2 for ease of use, quick implementation, and outstanding customer service. 

We are a remote-first company, with colleagues based across vibrant cities in Canada, US, the UK, Philippines and India. We are intentional in helping our teams realize their full potential, and continue to invest in their learning and development, career progression, offering competitive pay and benefits, enabling leadership and work environment. 

About The Role

As a Junior Software Developer (AI & Agentic Systems), you will design and implement cutting-edge agentic workflows and AI-driven applications. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, artificial intelligence, and distributed systems—focused on building intelligent automation that empowers users to orchestrate complex tasks seamlessly.

You will work closely with product owners, UI/UX designers, and other developers to build and optimize systems that enable autonomous and semi-autonomous agents to interact with data, APIs, and users.

The work we do is diverse, challenging, and rewarding. Agility PR Solutions develops state-of-the-art tools that help public relations professionals discover media influencers and derive actionable insights from global media coverage.

In This Role, You Will Contribute To Both

* Backend systems (Java, big data platforms like Hadoop/Solr)

* Modern AI application layers (TypeScript, agent frameworks, LLM integrations)

You will solve problems related to large-scale data processing, distributed workloads, and intelligent orchestration, while also contributing to evolving AI-driven product capabilities.

At Agility PR Solutions, we value collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning. You’ll be part of a team that supports growth, knowledge sharing, and innovation.

What You’ll Do

* Develop code using an Agile development process

* Build new features and enhance existing products

* Design and implement RESTful API services (primarily in Java)

* Design and implement agentic workflows and AI-driven agents using Typescript and Nest.js

* Integrate with LLMs

* Utilize modern agent frameworks such as LangChain and/or LangGraph

* Collaborate across backend, frontend, and product teams

* Ensure code quality through testing, reviews, and best practices

* Participate in refactoring and continuous improvement of systems

What You'll Bring

* Degree in Computer Science or a related field

* Hands-on experience with Java development and REST APIs

* Working knowledge of TypeScript / JavaScript

* Familiarity with AI/ML integrations, including:

* Large Language Models (LLMs)

* Agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph)

* Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies

Experience With

* SQL

* Linux

* Git

* Maven

Nice To Have

* Experience with agent orchestration patterns or workflow engines

* Exposure to prompt engineering and evaluation techniques

* Understanding of distributed systems or big data technologies (Hadoop, Solr)

Why You'll Love It Here

* Fully remote work environment

* Collaborative culture – and key tools enabling it

* Competitive compensation package

* Health, Dental & Vision benefits

* RRSP matching

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* Career Development & Progression opportunities

* Paid Vacation & Personal Days; and Sick days

* Flex Fridays in Summer, Week off between Christmas and New Years'

* No Meetings Fridays

Compensation for this role is expected to fall within the range of $65,000-75,000 annually. The final offer will reflect each candidate’s experience, skills, and internal equity.

This is for a vacant position.

AI Usage

We use technology to make hiring smarter, faster, and more personal, never less human. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools help us manage applications efficiently and highlight qualifications that align with each role, allowing our recruiters to focus more on meaningful conversations with candidates.

AI does not make hiring decisions at Agility. Every decision is made by people, our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are trained to apply sound judgment and equitable practices at every stage.

We believe technology exists to amplify human insight, not replace it. That belief shapes how we build relationships, tell stories, and grow our teams.

At Agility, we strive every day to build a more inclusive work environment and introduce tools that enable it. We strongly encourage applications from all people regardless of race, religion, gender, age, disability status or sexual orientation.

Even if you find yourself not checking all the boxes of our listed requirements but you are excited about this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you anyway. Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application for this role, and other potential role matches open now or in the future.

If, at any stage of the application process, you require accommodation owing to disability or a medical need, please let us know at [email protected] for us to make appropriate arrangements.

Thank you for your time in reviewing this opportunity, and we hope to hear from you should you find this the right fit!