Senior Developer (Python)

About usAppnovation is the AI Product Company. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with teams around the world, Appnovation builds AI products, delivers enterprise AI and digital solutions, and co-invests with clients to bring new AI products to market.

Open source has been the foundation of Appnovation's work since 2007, and it remains the foundation underneath every AI product the company builds today. Appnovation teams work with organizations in highly regulated industries, including global leaders such as Pfizer, Google and AstraZeneca, to help them adopt AI they can govern and own.

About the RoleAs a Senior Developer (Python), you will join a highly motivated and experienced team, building web and mobile applications as well as providing strategy consulting for Appnovation's clients. We are looking for people who can bring a strong, consulting, and solution-focused mindset.

QualificationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience5-7 years of professional Python development experience in enterprise or MarTech environments, 2 years of experience as a leadDemonstrated experience using Claude (Anthropic) or equivalent LLM tools and GitHub Copilot as active development aids - not just awarenessPractical prompt engineering

skills

ability to craft, iterate, and optimize prompts for real automation and coding tasksStrong experience with REST API integration and working with third-party platform SDKsProficiency with Git, version control workflows, and collaborative development practicesExperience working in Agile/Scrum delivery teams with cross-functional stakeholdersSolid problem-solving capability — comfortable with under-defined requirements and iterative discoveryExperience with unit testing, TDD, and integration testingUnderstanding of CI/CD pipelines, GitHub actions and Jenkins or Travis CI.Understanding of agile principles and methodologies for e.g.

Scrum, KanbanPreferred QualificationExperience with MarTech platforms: Veeva Vault, Adobe AEM, Workfront, or DAM/PIM systemsFamiliarity with content supply chain, content operations, or omnichannel marketing technologyExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)Knowledge of data engineering tools: pandas, PySpark, Airflow, or equivalent pipeline frameworksExposure to ML frameworks or LLM APIs (Anthropic, OpenAI, Hugging Face) for applied use casesExperience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or highly regulated industry environmentsFamiliarity with validated system environments (GxP, 21 CFR Part 11) is a plusProficiency in English (written and verbal) at a professional working levelWho you areYou think about how to scale, automate and operate, not just how to build a solution to an immediate problemYou understand lean thinkingYou set high standards for code quality, performance/scalability and security and seek continuous improvementYou have led a team of junior developers and coached themYou have solid analytical, problem solving and decision-making skillsYou have customer first mindset and a devotion to customer serviceYou have experience doing SDLC and Architecture documentationYou engage and build positive internal and external client relationships, while managing multiple initiatives, often with competing prioritiesYou have strong self-initiative, passion, interpersonal, oral and written communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work, influence and make an impact in a cross-functional environment with all levels of the organizationYou are responsive and thrive in a fast-paced diverse high-performance environment with rapidly changing business needsYou actively seek out things outside your comfort zone with the ability to rapidly learn and take advantage of new concepts, business models, and technologiesYou have prior experience in consultingPrior experience and connections in the Life Sciences industry is preferredThank you for your interest in a career with Appnovation Technologies!

Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. At Appnovation, we recognize that diverse teams are the strongest teams. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is not only something that we embrace - we celebrate it!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, lived experiences and industries to apply. Come join us at Appnovation, and learn more about how we stay true to our company values as we build better lives through better digital. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

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