Sr Software Developer

Location: Vancouver – Burrard St, Canada

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

This is a hybrid position in Vancouver, BC

Position Summary

As a member of a collaborative development team, the Sr. Software Developer will be instrumental in the design and implementation of secure Key Management Platform & SaaS Service.

Essential Functions

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable microservices in a containerized cloud environment under technical guidance.
• Implement features that support multi-tenancy, high availability, scalability, manageability, and extensibility.
• Apply test-driven development practices and automation to improve software quality and reliability.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and technical issues in distributed and multi-threaded applications.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, senior engineers, QA, DevOps, and support teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Break down assigned work, provide estimates, and complete development tasks within Agile sprint timelines.
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system needs, data flows, usage patterns, and work processes.
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation, diagrams, code comments, and operational notes for assigned features.
• Follow secure coding standards and participate in code reviews to ensure maintainable, reliable, and secure software.
• Stay current with relevant cloud, server-side development, database, and security technologies.
• Work closely with customer support and operations teams to investigate production issues and contribute to timely resolution.

Minimum Requirements

• 5-8 years of related experience as a software engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production or production-like environments.
• Experience developing, deploying, or supporting SaaS applications and cloud-native services.
• Programming experience with Go, C, C++, or similar server-side programming languages.
• Experience designing, developing, or consuming RESTful APIs; familiarity with API documentation tools such as Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Experience developing high-availability database-centric enterprise software using relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Experience troubleshooting software, databases, and application performance issues, including blocking and deadlocking scenarios.
• Experience with Linux software development, packaging, testing, release processes, and scripting languages.
• Working knowledge of security standards or concepts such as PKI, PKCS, or KMIP.
• Familiarity with databases and schema design concepts.
• Strong problem-solving, written, verbal, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience or familiarity with Key Management, cryptographic services, or security-focused platform applications.
• Working knowledge of secure coding practices, security principles, and common application security considerations.
• Familiarity with cloud provider SDKs and services in AWS, Azure, or GCP.

The anticipated TTC range for this role is 95,825.40 – 127,767.20 – 159,709.00 CAD Annual. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community! https://careers.thalesgroup.com/global/en/jointalentcommunity. You can upload your CV and our recruiters can get in touch with any new opportunities that may be of interest to you.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. 

• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

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