International Software Developer Jobs in Alberta

** This position can be fully remote or hybrid, if located near a Mitacs office in Ottawa, Calgary, Montreal, Toronto, or Vancouver. Please ensure that you apply to only one job posting close to your location.

*This role is full time temporary with an end date of March 31, 2027.

Do you want to be part of an innovative and impact-driven team?

Do you enjoy working collaboratively with others? Are you someone who brings curiosity, creativity, and a continuous-improvement mindset to your work? Do you take a strategic approach to your work? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic culture where your perspectives are valued and respected? Do you enjoy building partnerships to address shared challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes?

Mitacs is a national not-for-profit that helps industry and non-profit partners solve strategic challenges byleveragingCanada's world-class post-secondary talent and a global network of industry, academic, and government partnerships. Through these collaborations, Mitacs helps business and community partners succeed, improves students' on-the-job skills development, and strengthens Canada's world-class innovation ecosystem. At Mitacs, we strive to develop the next generation of innovators with vital research and business skills through learning, collaboration, and meaningful impact. In partnership with domestic and international companies, governments, and academia, we support a new economy using Canada's most valuable resource - its people.

To get a better understanding about how Mitacs' work is guided by our values - Impact, Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence, and Talent - please visit our website:Mitacs

Position Summary

Mitacs is going through a major enterprise transformation, aiming to become more client-centric and to rethink how we operate and deliver value to stakeholders. This initiative also includes a broad digital transformation through the modernization of business applications and the convergence of data and processes via technology.

The Senior Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Developer will play a key role in implementing this transformation and ensuring the continued reliability and security of core business systems. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, motivated professional with strong technical expertise and a passion for continuous improvement.

You will contribute to the creation and maintenance of robust solutions built on Microsoft Dynamics 365, the Power Platform (Model-driven apps, Power Pages, Power Automate), and Azure integration components. Reporting to the Enterprise Applications Manager, you will work closely with the Technology Platform team, business stakeholders, product managers, IT security and infrastructure, the data platform team, and external vendors.

If you are driven by meaningful work, seek to positively impact Canada's innovation ecosystem, and are excited to contribute your technical expertise to a purpose-driven organization, we welcome your application.

This role is designed for someone who values purpose-driven work, shared accountability, and continuous learning in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Technical

• Demonstrate solid technical skills and expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Model-driven apps), Power Platform, Power Pages, and cloud technologies.
• Contribute to the design of scalable, reusable solutions, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and interoperability across platforms.
• Analyze business needs and recommend appropriate technical solutions using Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform.
• Develop and configure solutions in Dynamics 365 CE, Power Platform, and Power Pages.
• Design, develop, and maintain custom plugins, workflows, and client-side scripts (JavaScript/XRM API) to extend platform functionality.
• Participate in peer code reviews to maintain code quality and adherence to standards.
• Use and maintain approved development tools, frameworks, and components.
• Contribute to the implementation and ongoing improvement of release management and CI/CD practices using Azure DevOps.
• Follow cybersecurity best practices, participate in audits/training, and respond to incidents when required.
• Identify and document technical debt, supporting refactoring and continuous code quality improvements.
• Assist in troubleshooting critical incidents and ensure timely resolution and clear communication.
• Review software change requests and support deployment planning and release readiness activities.

Collaboration

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Work closely with Product Owners and business stakeholders to reduce software defects and deliver business value.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to ensure best practices in the use of Azure Cloud Services and related tooling.
• Coordinate with Fabric/Power BI and data platform teams to ensure accurate, consistent data integration between Power Platform solutions and enterprise reporting systems.

Experience and skills

• 7+ years of progressive software development experience, with a strong technical background in deploying and customizing SaaS/COTS solutions such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform.
• Prior experience establishing Power Platform governance frameworks and solution management standards.
• Hands-on experience with C# plugin development, JavaScript/XRM scripts, and Power Automate for extending Dynamics 365 functionality.
• Experience building Power Pages (formerly Power Apps Portals) for secure, external-facing applications is an asset.
• Extensive background in CRM/ERP platform integration and customization, ideally within Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE.
• Experience developing integrations using Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and Power Automate custom connectors for external systems.

• Working knowledge of Power Platform administration, including:
  • Environment provisioning
  • Security role and access configuration
  • License assignment
  • Dataverse access management via Power Platform Admin Center / Microsoft 365 Admin tools

• Microsoft certifications in D365 CE, F&O, or Power Platform are a strong asset.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to digital transformation initiatives by delivering technically sound and innovative solutions.
• Strong understanding of Azure cloud services, infrastructure fundamentals, and solution architecture principles.
• Practical knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, with experience automating build, test, and deployment processes (e.g., Azure DevOps, pac CLI).
• Familiarity with Agile delivery frameworks (Scrum, SAFe) and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve technical challenges effectively.
• Knowledge of written and spoken English is required in this role as you will interact with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders located across Canada. Knowledge of written and spoken French is an asset.

Mitacs is committed to reconciliation with Indigenous communities across Canada. Lived experience or perspectives connected to Indigenous worldviews are considered strong assets.

Mitacs:Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - Mitacs. We believe a diverse workforcecomprisedof individuals with different lived experiences, ideas, strengths, and backgrounds (e.g., gender identities and expressions, Indigeneity, race, abilities, sexual orientation, and other identities) are crucial to our success. We welcome everyone to apply and encourage you to connect with us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.

Hiring Range: $102,000 - $126,000

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