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Senior Software Engineer II - Machine Learning Platform We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer ... As a key member, you will work at the intersection of Data Science and DevOps, building robust ML ...

As a Backend Developer, you will: * Contribute to the development lifecycle, including coding, testing, and deployment * Analyze and help improve the ease of use, observability and reliability of our ...

As a Backend Developer, you will: * Contribute to the development lifecycle, including coding, testing, and deployment * Analyze and help improve the ease of use, observability and reliability of our ...

Quebec, Canada Flexible / Hybrid Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Developer to lead a cross-functional software engineering squad responsible for developing, enhancing, and ...

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Quebec, Canada Flexible / Hybrid Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Developer to lead a cross-functional software engineering squad responsible for developing, enhancing, and ...

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Sr Software Developer information

What is a Sr software developer?

Sr Software Developers are experienced professionals responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex software applications. They typically lead technical teams, make architectural decisions, and mentor junior developers. Their role often involves collaborating with stakeholders to define requirements, ensuring code quality, and staying updated with emerging technologies. Senior developers play a crucial part in the software development lifecycle, helping to deliver robust and scalable solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sr software developer?

To thrive as a Sr Software Developer, you need advanced proficiency in programming languages (such as Java, Python, or C#), software architecture, and a bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with development tools like Git, integrated development environments (IDEs), cloud platforms, and relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer) are typically expected. Strong problem-solving, leadership, collaboration, and communication skills help you mentor junior developers and work effectively within teams. These abilities are crucial to building robust software solutions, driving technical excellence, and ensuring successful project delivery.

What are some typical challenges Sr software developers face when leading project teams, and how can they effectively manage them?

Sr Software Developers often encounter challenges such as balancing coding responsibilities with mentoring junior team members, aligning technical solutions with business goals, and managing project timelines across cross-functional teams. Effective management involves clear communication, setting realistic expectations, and fostering a collaborative environment where team members can share ideas and resolve issues quickly. Leveraging agile methodologies and regular code reviews can also help maintain project momentum and ensure high-quality deliverables.

What is the difference between Sr Software Developer vs Software Engineer?

AspectSr Software DeveloperSoftware Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in CS or related field; experience often preferredBachelor's or higher in CS or related field; certifications optional
Work EnvironmentDevelops software, collaborates with teams, and mentors junior staffDesigns, develops, tests, and maintains software applications
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across tech companies, startups, and enterprise firmsCommon in software development firms, tech companies, and IT departments

Both roles involve software development, but Sr Software Developers typically have more experience, leadership responsibilities, and mentorship duties. Software Engineers focus on designing and building software solutions, often with a broader scope. The roles overlap significantly, but the seniority and leadership aspect distinguish the Sr Software Developer from a general Software Engineer.

What do senior software developers do?

Senior software developers design, develop, and maintain software applications, often leading projects and mentoring junior team members. They analyze requirements, write code, perform testing, and ensure the quality and performance of software systems, typically using programming languages like Java, Python, or C++. They also collaborate with stakeholders and may oversee technical architecture and code reviews.

What cities in Quebec are hiring for Sr Software Developer jobs?

Cities in Quebec with the most Sr Software Developer job openings:

Infographic showing various Sr Software Developer job openings in Quebec as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution.

Senior Software Developer, BackEnd- (Forma Admin)

Montreal, QC • On-site, Remote

Autodesk
Software Development • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


Autodesk rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Job Requisition ID #

26WD100671

L'affichage de poste en francais suivra / The French job posting follows.

26WD10067, Senior Software Developer, BackEnd - (Forma Admin)

Position Overview

As a senior software developer on the Admin AMS team, your mission will be to reimagine the way that Forma Admin enables user access controls. We are undergoing a transformation in how access and permissions are modelled and evaluated. You will collaborate on a team of excellent developers to accomplish this mission. In addition to this exciting work, you'll be part of a group that owns the tier 1 core APIs that all ACS products depend on, which encompass some of our most critical data sets at ACS. We have some of the largest reach and impact in the organization. The AMS team is responsible for making access controls as flexible and secure as possible.

This position is to be hybrid based in our offices in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver.


Responsibilities

  • Research, conceive, design, build, and test software features and system components

  • Proactively discover, diagnose and fix bugs, performance bottlenecks, and other system errors

  • Collaborate with a variety of teams in ACS, both domestic and abroad

  • Produce clear technical and design documentations for new features

  • Take an active role in code reviews & pull requests, get your own code reviewed by the team and become a better developer overall

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Science, Engineering or related field; or significant equivalent experience

  • 5+ years of backend and distributed systems engineering experience

  • 3+ years developing backend solutions using Node.js or a desire to learn

  • Expertise with SQL/Postgres DB

  • Strong ability to design scalable, available, resilient and cost-effective applications in the cloud (preferably AWS). The candidate should have the ability to pick out the right tech stack and tools for the problem to be solved

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to converse fluently with multiple types of audiences ranging from managers, customers, and software developers

  • Ability to convert complex software problems into technical tasks

  • Ability to work well in a remote-friendly distributed team to deliver on team goals

  • Flexibility under changing conditions and ability to multi-task between projects

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26WD10067, Developpeur logiciel senior, Back-end - (Forma Admin)

Apercu du Poste

En tant que developpeur logiciel senior au sein de l'equipe Admin AMS, votre mission consistera a repenser la maniere dont Forma Admin gere les controles d'acces des utilisateurs. Nous sommes en pleine transformation de la facon dont les acces et les autorisations sont modelises et evalues. Vous collaborerez au sein d'une equipe d'excellents developpeurs pour mener a bien cette mission.

En plus de ce travail passionnant, vous ferez partie d'un groupe charge des API centrales de niveau 1 dont dependent tous les produits ACS, et qui englobent certains de nos ensembles de donnees les plus critiques chez ACS. Notre equipe jouit d'une portee et d'un impact parmi les plus importants au sein de l'organisation. L'equipe AMS est chargee de rendre les controles d'acces aussi flexibles et securises que possible.

Ce poste est a pourvoir en mode hybride dans nos bureaux de Toronto, Montreal ou Vancouver.

Responsabilites

  • Rechercher, concevoir, developper et tester des fonctionnalites logicielles et des composants systeme

  • Identifier, diagnostiquer et corriger de maniere proactive les bogues, les goulots d'etranglement et autres erreurs systeme

  • Collaborer avec diverses equipes au sein d'ACS, tant au Canada qu'a l'etranger

  • Rediger une documentation technique et de conception claire pour les nouvelles fonctionnalites

  • Participer activement aux revues de code et aux pull requests, faire reviser votre propre code par l'equipe et vous ameliorer globalement en tant que developpeur

Qualifications Minimales

  • Licence en informatique, ingenierie ou dans un domaine connexe ; ou experience equivalente significative

  • Au moins 5 ans d'experience en ingenierie backend et en systemes distribues

  • Au moins 3 ans d'experience dans le developpement de solutions backend utilisant Node.js ou une forte motivation a apprendre

  • Maitrise des bases de donnees SQL/Postgres

  • Solide capacite a concevoir des applications evolutives, disponibles, resilientes et rentables dans le cloud (de preference AWS). Le candidat doit etre capable de choisir la pile technologique et les outils adaptes au probleme a resoudre

  • Solides competences en communication et capacite a dialoguer couramment avec divers types d'interlocuteurs, qu'il s'agisse de responsables, de clients ou de developpeurs logiciels

  • Capacite a traduire des problemes logiciels complexes en taches techniques

  • Capacite a bien travailler au sein d'une equipe distribuee et favorable au teletravail pour atteindre les objectifs de l'equipe

  • Flexibilite face a des conditions changeantes et capacite a mener plusieurs taches de front entre differents projets

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About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - it's at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you're an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

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Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. For Canada based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $107,000 and $157,300. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made. Our technology spans architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, media, and entertainment, empowering innovators everywhere to solve challenges big and small. From greener buildings to smarter products to more mesmerizing blockbusters, Autodesk software helps our customers to design and make a better world for all. For more information visit autodesk.com or follow @autodesk.

Industry

Software development

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Rafael, CA, US

Year founded

1982