Senior Software Developer

The Senior Software Developer will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and business. This position requires leading complex projects from conception through deployment, ensuring robust architecture and scalable code. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product management, quality assurance, and operations to deliver innovative features and enhancements.

They will also mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence. Ultimately, this role is critical in driving the technical vision and delivering software that supports the company’s strategic objectives in the Canadian market and beyond. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada on a permanent basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in software development.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Experience with AI tools such as Claude and version control systems such as Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of Dev Ops practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working in a distributed team environment.
• Contributions to open-source projects or a strong personal portfolio of software projects.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable software applications and services.
• Lead technical design discussions and code reviews to ensure best practices and high code quality.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, providing technical leadership and support.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing software to improve performance and reliability.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend improvements and innovations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.

Skills:

The required skills enable the Senior Software Developer to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that meets business requirements and technical standards. Proficiency in multiple programming languages allows the developer to select the best tools for each project and adapt to evolving technology stacks. Strong problem-solving and debugging skills are essential for identifying issues and implementing effective solutions quickly. Familiarity with agile methodologies and version control supports seamless collaboration and iterative development within cross-functional teams.

Preferred skills such as cloud platform experience and Dev Ops knowledge enhance the developer’s ability to deploy and manage applications in modern, scalable environments, ensuring reliability and performance.