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Nukleo

AI & Backend Developer

North America

August 18, 2026 at 10:15 PM

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Location

  • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Languages

  • Python
  • JavaScript (Node.js)

Frameworks

  • Django
  • React
  • Next.js
  • Node.js

Experience Level

  • 3+ years professional software development

We're looking for a developer who loves building real things for real businesses. You'll work on custom web platforms, AI integrations, and automation tools across a variety of client projects.


What you'll do :


  • Build and ship custom web applications and platforms
  • Integrate AI and automation into client workflows
  • Collaborate directly with clients and the strategy team
  • Contribute to internal tooling and projects


What we’re looking for :


Experience & Technical Skills
  • 3+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on backend development.
  • Strong proficiency in modern web development technologies, including Python, Django, React, Node.js, or equivalent frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience building APIs, microservices, integrations, data workflows, and automation solutions.
  • Strong understanding of third-party API integrations and connecting disparate tools and systems into unified workflows.


AI & Modern Development
  • Hands-on experience implementing Agentic AI, LLM integrations, and AI orchestration frameworks.
  • Highly proficient with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, or equivalent, to accelerate development and delivery.


Delivery & Architecture
  • Ability to move quickly from concept to production, including delivering rapid 3–4 week MVPs.
  • Comfortable balancing fast-paced MVP development with scalable, long-term architecture and technical projects.


Consulting & Collaboration
  • Strong client-facing and consulting skills, with the ability to translate business needs and complex workflows into clear technical requirements and solutions.
  • Autonomous, curious, resourceful, and comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving environment.


Nice to Have
  • Additional experience in AI/ML.
  • Experience with mobile application development.
  • Frontend Savvy: Experience with Next.js and React to build out client dashboards or internal tools.
  • Machine Learning: Familiarity with traditional ML workflows, data science, or fine-tuning models.
  • SME Experience: Prior experience working directly with small-to-medium enterprises.


Location
  • Based in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM).