Software Engineer, Backend Developer

About Land Seed

Land Seed is a non‑profit committed to reimagining entry‑level housing for future generations. Our goal is to create inclusive communities where home ownership is accessible for all, and everyone has the opportunity to build a stable, fulfilling future. At Land Seed, we create solutions for the Canadian housing crisis by collaborating with communities and industry partners to identify barriers and create real pathways to home ownership.

We are driven to uplift those in housing ownership need, including first‑time home buyers, seniors, immigrants, single parents, environmentalists, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Our vision is to pioneer data‑driven designs and value structures for entry‑level housing across Canada.

The Software Engineer will play a critical role in building, deploying, and scaling Land Seed’s digital platforms that connect landowners, home owners, and manufacturers. This role combines frontend and backend development with AI integration and cloud infrastructure management. The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience across the stack, with the ability to deliver user‑friendly, secure, and high‑performance applications in a collaborative environment.

• Build responsive UI using Next.js, Chakra UI, and Type Script.
• Implement React-INTL for multilingual support.
• Collaborate with designers using Figma to translate wireframes into functional components.
• Ensure accessibility, performance, and mobile responsiveness.

• Develop stateless microservices using Node.js.
• Define and maintain RESTful APIs using Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Integrate with MongoDB for document‑based data storage.
• Implement secure and scalable data exchange between landowners, tiny home owners, and manufacturers.

• Build and integrate generative AI services using Python or Golang.
• Work with frameworks like FastAPI (Python) or Gin (Golang).
• Connect AI models to backend services for intelligent matching and recommendations.
• Optimize model performance and inference pipelines.

• Containerize applications using Docker.
• Prepare services for deployment on Kubernetes (e.g., AWS EKS).
• Manage cloud resources including AWS S3 for storage.
• Set up CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.

• Up to 2 years of experience in Full Stack Development
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

• Proficiency in JavaScript/Type Script, React/Next.js, and Node.js.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with MongoDB or other No
  
  SQL databases.
• Understanding of containerization and deployment pipelines.
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.

• Experience with AI/ML development and model integration.
• Knowledge of FastAPI, Gin, or Golang.
• Prior experience with nonprofits, civic tech, or housing‑focused platforms.
• Experience building high‑availability systems and working with cloud security best practices.

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Land Seed does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision‑making tools to screen or assess applications. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by members of our hiring team.

Land Seed is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process. Candidates requiring accommodation are invited to contact