Liferaft

👥 51-100💰 over 4 years agoOpen SourceSecurityInformation Technology💼 Private Company
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LifeRaft is a Halifax-based security intelligence company providing the Navigator platform, a SaaS solution that bridges the gap between traditional physical security and digital data discovery. We empower corporate security teams—from mid-sized companies to Fortune 500 enterprises—to make safer, more informed decisions by identifying, tracking, and validating threats from open-source channels (surface, deep, and dark web). Our platform combines automation, data visualization, and validation tools to enhance intelligence capabilities, focusing on executive safety, fraud prevention, and asset/infrastructure protection. Our tech stack leverages a blend of cloud technologies including Google Cloud and Amazon Route 53, alongside DNSSEC for enhanced security. We utilize various schemas for data organization and maintain a strong focus on data integrity, reflected in our commitment to building a robust and reliable platform. LifeRaft fosters a collaborative and innovative engineering culture, offering a flexible remote work environment with a strong emphasis on employee well-being and professional development. We value diversity and inclusion, creating a welcoming and supportive workplace. LifeRaft is a growing company with a history of successful funding rounds, demonstrating a commitment to innovation and market impact in the security intelligence sector. We're passionate about using technology to help keep organizations and individuals safe, making a tangible difference in the world. Our team is comprised of talented and passionate individuals. Our flexible remote work environment and competitive compensation packages are designed to help attract the most experienced and skilled professionals in the industry. We pride ourselves on offering attractive compensation and benefits to support the growth and well-being of our team members.

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📍 Canada

🔍 Software Development

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with a focus on managing and leading teams.
  • Proven experience in a leadership role within a data engineering or related function (Senior Manager level or above)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Advanced degrees (Master’s or Ph.D.) preferred.
  • Experience with PHP (or Python or Ruby) as well as Javascript and React.
  • In-depth knowledge of software architecture and system scalability.
  • Experience in developing and executing strategic plans for data engineering initiatives.
  • Track record of successfully managing complex software engineering projects from conception to completion.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure management.
  • Knowledge of best practices for scalable and resilient software architecture in cloud environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including data science, analytics, and business units.
  • Demonstrated commitment to staying current with industry trends and advancements in data engineering.
  • Build, inspire, and manage a high-performing engineering team with a focus on professional development, mentorship, and career growth.
  • Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive engineering culture.
  • Collaborate closely with the CTO, and broader engineering leadership team to set the vision and roadmap for data collection technology and practices.
  • Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and goal setting for engineering team members.
  • Define and implement engineering best practices, tools, and processes to manage technical debt and drive efficiency.
  • Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable and secure backend and data systems.
  • Guide the continued evolution of our React-based front-end, ensuring a consistent and intuitive user experience.
  • Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies that enhance infrastructure, scalability, and performance.
  • Lead a team of data engineers responsible for building and maintaining robust data pipelines and architectures.
  • Design and manage scalable data storage, processing, and retrieval infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments.
  • Oversee the development and optimization of ETL processes and data integration pipelines.
  • Collaborate with data science, analytics, and business intelligence teams to support advanced data initiatives.
  • Partner with product leadership to translate customer and market requirements into technical execution.
  • Align engineering outputs with product vision and business goals.
  • Work closely with IT, security, and compliance teams to ensure high standards for data privacy, system security, and regulatory adherence.
  • Implement robust disaster recovery and backup strategies in coordination with infrastructure teams.
  • Manage relationships with third-party vendors, service providers, and infrastructure partners.
  • Generate and present performance metrics related to system performance, data quality, and engineering productivity.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the engineering organization.

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📍 Canada

🧭 Full-Time

🔍 Software Development

  • At least 5 years of professional experience with modern programming languages such as Python, or PHP, with a strong emphasis on third-party API integration (REST, GraphQL, OAuth).
  • 5+ years of experience working with MySQL, including expertise in schema design, query optimization, and data modeling for high-performance applications.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Elasticsearch or similar full-text search technologies, including index tuning and query DSL usage.
  • Experience working with both structured (e.g., SQL, JSON) and unstructured data (e.g., HTML, PDFs, social content).
  • Experience implementing or maintaining messaging/event-driven solutions using technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
  • Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend services that integrate with a wide range of third-party APIs, handling real-time and batch data ingestion from diverse public sources.
  • Develop and optimize data pipelines and database architectures using MySQL and Elasticsearch to ensure accurate, high-performance access to structured and unstructured intelligence data.
  • Build and maintain event-driven systems using technologies like Kafka or RabbitMQ to support asynchronous processing and resilient workflows.
  • Contribute to front-end development efforts using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React), ensuring seamless user experiences and integration with backend systems.
  • Work closely with product, data, and design teams to translate user and business requirements into functional, reliable, and secure product features.
  • Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and process improvements to maintain a high standard of engineering quality.
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies and bring forward ideas to improve our platform's scalability, performance, and reliability.
  • Collaborate with engineering leadership to help shape the technical direction of the OSINT platform in alignment with Liferaft’s mission and customer needs.

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🔥 Senior Software Engineer
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📍 Canada

🧭 Full-Time

🔍 Software Development

  • At least 5 years of experience working with Python, Ruby, Go, PHP or similar programming languages for back-end/API development
  • 5 years of experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL or other RDBMSs with a solid understanding of SQL and database schema design
  • 5+ years of experience with JavaScript / TypeScript, CSS, HTML, browser security model, and browser APIs
  • Experience with React for front-end development
  • Experience with ElasticSearch or other similar technologies is a plus
  • Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Work closely with engineering and product leadership to architect, build, and maintain our customer facing threat intelligence platform in alignment with customer and market requirements
  • Participate in standups, design and sprint reviews, bug bashes, and sprint kickoff activities for product releases
  • Continuously analyze and optimize our platform to ensure an excellent customer experience
  • Evaluate and propose new technologies and methodologies as needed to ensure we are aligned with industry best practices
  • Leverage agile practices, encourage collaboration, prioritization, and urgency to develop at a rapid pace

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