Software Developer

Saskatoon, SK

At Vendasta, we’re leading the AI revolution from right here in Saskatoon—and beyond. We work together to empower our partners and customers through our AI-powered customer acquisition and engagement platform to help them get more customers—and keep them.

We’re looking for a Software Developer who is passionate about building intelligent SaaS solutions that help businesses grow and excited to work with AI, solve complex technical challenges, and deliver impactful features that power our AI-first platform. In this role, you’ll play a key part in helping small and medium-sized businesses succeed—while shaping the future of AI for local economies.

About The Job

At Vendasta, we build and operate a deeply integrated AI-powered platform that helps small and medium businesses succeed. As a Software Developer, you'll architect scalable, secure systems enhanced with AI, automation, and data-driven intelligence. This is more than a traditional development role—you’ll be empowered with AI-assisted tools and infrastructure that accelerate coding, testing, deployment, and debugging.

You’ll work alongside AI copilots, embed intelligent services into products, and help automate decision-making processes across the platform. Whether you’re designing backend APIs or optimizing performance, your work will directly contribute to smarter product experiences and more efficient partner workflows—delivering real-time value across our ecosystem.

Your Impact

As a Software Developer, you'll work with fellow developers, product managers, and stakeholders to:

Design and implement intelligent, scalable services and APIs that power Vendasta’s platform and partner experiences

Leverage AI assistants and coding copilots to accelerate software development, testing, and documentation

Build features that incorporate predictive analytics, automation, and AI-driven personalization

Optimize systems for performance, scalability, and maintainability with AI-based monitoring and alerting

Collaborate across teams to embed AI capabilities in product discovery, billing, provisioning, and support

Influence platform architecture and ensure AI is a first-class citizen in system design and engineering decisions

Uphold high standards of code quality and mentor peers in applying AI and automation to modern development workflows

What You Bring to the Table

You’re a forward-thinking developer who thrives on building robust, intelligent systems. You’re excited about how AI can reshape both the products you build and the way you build them.

Must-Have Experience

2–4 years of experience in software development, ideally in SaaS, ecommerce, or AI-driven platforms

Strong proficiency in modern programming languages like Golang, Python, Java, or JavaScript

Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and system integrations

Familiarity with Git-based workflows and tools like GitHub Copilot or similar AI developer tools

Exposure to integrating or consuming AI/ML services and APIs in production environments

Knowledge of scalable system design with attention to performance, reliability, and security

Understanding of agile development practices and iterative software delivery

Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills

Nice-to-Have / Assets

Experience working with tools like OpenAI APIs, LangChain, or other LLM frameworks

Background in machine learning, data processing, or AI model deployment

Familiarity with event-driven architectures, message queues, or containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

About Vendasta

We help businesses get more customers. And keep them. Vendasta is an AI-powered customer acquisition and engagement platform built for SMBs and the partners who support them, providing the tools needed to attract, engage, and retain customers, increasing lifetime value and building loyalty. From creating awareness to nurturing lasting customer relationships, Vendasta offers a suite of solutions with AI assistants that streamline every stage of the customer journey. By combining a business's unique data with AI and automation, Vendasta simplifies marketing, sales, and operations, eliminating the need for multiple disjointed systems.

Perks Join the Vendasta team, where your well-being and growth come first. Step into a workplace that blends competitive health benefits with true flexibility, including flex time and an annual work-from-anywhere policy. Take ownership of your future with our Employee Options Program, and enjoy the little things, like daily snacks, a vibrant cafeteria, and catered Friday lunches at our offices.Invest in your growth through education reimbursement, in-house learning opportunities, and a suite of leadership development programs. We’re driven by our values; Drive, Innovation, Respect, and Agility, and it shows in everything we do. Give back through community initiatives and volunteer opportunities, and build more than just a career, build a life you love. At Vendasta, you’ll find the support, the challenge, and the culture to thrive. Discover your potential. Make an impact. Grow with us.

Discover your potential. Build something that matters.

Help us lead the AI revolution from right here in Saskatoon