Senior Software Developer - Core Platform Services

Canada
Remote
Posted Nov 13, 2026
1 position

$75,000–$246,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English

Job summary

Architect and develop secure, scalable platform services including an Access Control Platform to support global engineering operations. Collaborate across the full software development lifecycle while providing technical guidance and mentorship to team members.

Job details

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Software Developer – Core Platform Services based in Canada. We are seeking an experienced software developer to build and evolve foundational platform services that empower engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and consistent solutions. In this role, you will contribute to the development of a critical Access Control Platform supporting security operations for customers worldwide. You will take ownership of complex backend engineering challenges, working across the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and design to deployment and continuous improvement. Beyond hands-on development, you will help strengthen engineering practices through technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship. You will join a collaborative, innovation-driven environment that values continuous learning, experimentation, and the thoughtful use of AI-assisted development tools. \n Accountabilities Architect, design, and develop well-structured, efficient, testable, and secure software solutions for core platform services. Build and evolve foundational platform capabilities, including the Access Control Platform, to support scalable and reliable engineering operations. Analyze and solve complex technical challenges, applying sound judgment and adapting existing approaches to new requirements. Contribute throughout the full software development lifecycle, including technical design, implementation, testing, continuous integration, and deployment. Participate in code reviews and design discussions, providing technical guidance and helping establish consistent engineering standards. Mentor and support junior and intermediate developers, sharing knowledge and promoting engineering excellence across the team. Investigate and resolve a broad range of technical issues, identifying creative and effective solutions. Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and enhance software design, implementation, testing, and code review processes. Collaborate with engineering colleagues across teams to reduce duplication, improve platform capabilities, and enable faster delivery of scalable solutions. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. At least 5 years of professional software development experience. Professional programming experience with Golang, Java, C++, or another advanced object-oriented programming language. Strong understanding of software engineering principles, architecture, and development best practices. Experience building and supporting scalable, highly available backend services. Hands-on experience with AWS technologies and cloud-native architectures. Experience developing, deploying, and operating applications in Kubernetes environments. Ability to independently deliver high-quality software solutions with minimal guidance. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working across engineering teams. Interest in mentoring colleagues, sharing technical knowledge, and contributing to continuous improvement. Willingness to participate in remote video interviews with the camera on, with accommodations available for technical or location-related challenges when communicated in advance. Benefits: Annual base salary range of CAD 75,000–246,000, depending on skills, experience, location, and job level. Variable incentive compensation. Equity grants for all employees, including new-hire equity grants. Flexible paid time off and paid volunteer days. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contributions and employer matching. Comprehensive private benefits, including medical, mental health, dental, disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, as well as additional value-added services. Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including mental health support. Family-forming benefits, enhanced maternity benefits, and paid parental leave. Training and career development programs. Collaborative learning opportunities, including regular engineering demonstrations and an annual department-wide hackathon. Remote work opportunity within Canada. \n How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. 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What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and at least 5 years of professional software development experience. Candidates must have proficiency in an advanced object-oriented language and hands-on experience with AWS and Kubernetes.