Software Developer - Developer Platform

About the Developer Platform team

The Developer Platform provides the platforms, automation, and engineering capabilities that enable software teams across CAE to deliver software faster, with higher quality, stronger cybersecurity, and an improved developer experience.

Our mission is to scale software delivery through standardized workflows, reusable automation, self-service capabilities, AI-enabled engineering practices, and modern SDLC platforms.

About the Platform Operations Squad

The Platform Operations Squad is responsible for operating, supporting, and continuously improving the Developer Platform platforms and services. The team's goal is to reduce operational burden through automation, improve platform reliability and adoption, eliminate technical debt, and enable software teams to be more productive through scalable self-service solutions.

Position Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated software developer who is passionate about automation, platform engineering, and continuous improvement. More than a technology expert, we are looking for someone who is curious, driven, challenges the status quo, and actively seeks better ways of working. The ideal candidate combines strong software development skills with platform administration experience and the leadership mindset needed to help elevate the team and drive meaningful change.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain platform services, automation solutions, and internal engineering tools.
• Improve and support Developer Platform platforms and SDLC tooling.
• Automate operational processes and eliminate manual work wherever possible.
• Develop self-service capabilities that improve developer productivity.
• Identify and reduce technical debt across platform solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex platform and integration issues.
• Contribute to platform architecture, standards, and engineering best practices.
• Mentor teammates, share knowledge, and help grow the technical maturity of the team.
• Challenge existing processes and propose innovative solutions that improve efficiency and scalability.

Leadership & Personal Attributes

• Be highly curious and eager to learn new technologies.
• Demonstrate initiative and ownership.
• Challenge existing ways of working and drive continuous improvement.
• Have a strong automation-first mindset.
• Be comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving complex problems.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Influence through leadership, collaboration, and technical credibility.
• Help raise the overall performance, maturity, and effectiveness of the team.

What Success Looks Like

• Reduced operational workload through automation and self-service.
• Improved reliability and adoption of Developer Platform platforms.
• Faster resolution of platform issues and technical debt reduction.
• Increased engineering efficiency and developer satisfaction.
• Strong technical leadership and positive influence within the Platform Operations Squad.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development, platform engineering, DevOps, or a related field.
• Experience developing and maintaining production-grade applications or services.
• Experience with CI/CD and software development platforms.
• Experience building automation solutions and integrations.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, APIs, and development best practices.
• Experience working with cloud and container technologies.
• Experience with Terraform Cloud, Kubernetes/Openshift, Ansible, Github (including Github Copilot), Azure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the following: Jira Artifactory Azure DevOps Service Now Infrastructure as Code Python, C#, Java, TypeScript, or similar languages PowerShell, Bash, or other scripting languages Monitoring and observability platforms AI-assisted software development tools.

What we offer:

• Fully flexible so you can choose what matters most
• Defined benefit pension plan and group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Employee stock purchase plan and numerous corporate discounts
• Physical wellness plan and supplemental maternity benefits
• Flexible schedules and "California Fridays" year-round
• Social and community activities throughout the year!

Position Type Regular Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law.

We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply.

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