Senior Software Developer

Role: Senior Software Developer Location: Calgary, AB(Hybrid) Job type: Contract Duration: 12 months Rate: CAD60-CAD65/hr Role Overview We are building next-generation firmware upgrade and lifecycle management tools for a large, mission-critical network environment spanning Cisco routers and switches, Versa SD-WAN appliances, and Sierra cellular modems across IT and OT environments. This role focuses on building reliable automation tooling used directly by network operations teams to improve security posture, operational efficiency, and system reliability. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain firmware upgrade automation tools and platforms.

Collaborate closely with network Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to translate operational workflows into software. Develop end-to-end automation covering pre-checks, execution, validation, rollback, and reporting. Build web-based user interfaces and APIs for operator-driven workflows.

Implement robust audit logging, error handling, and operational visibility. Integrate automation solutions with monitoring, inventory, and change-management systems. Leverage AI-assisted development tools (Kiro) to accelerate design, testing, and iteration.

Contribute to reusable libraries, frameworks, and automation patterns. Technical Environment Network platforms: Cisco IOS / IOS-XE, Versa SD-WAN, Sierra / cellular devices Languages: Python (primary), NodeJS, React AI Assisted Development AWS cloud native platforms / Cloudformation deployment Web frameworks and APIs Required Qualifications 5+ years of professional software development experience. Strong proficiency in Python and AWS Cloud Services Experience with AI Assisted software development practices CI/CD Pipeline knowledge Experience building automation tools, backend services, or workflow-based systems.

Experience working with APIs, CLI-driven systems, and infrastructure-oriented software. Strong understanding of software quality, testing, and version control practices. Preferred Qualifications Experience in infrastructure, systems, or network-adjacent software development.

Experience in operational, regulated, or high-reliability environments. Exposure to AI-assisted development tools or platforms. Interest in NetDevOps, automation, or operational tooling