Software Developer (Backend) - Contract - Hybrid

The Software Developer, Meteorological Development is responsible for designing, developing new features, enhancements and services for the meteorological platforms that powers The Weather Network, MeteoMedia, ElTiempo.es, and subsidiaries. The systems must have high availability, fast response times and scalability to support 4 billion global locations with high quality data. Are you up for the challenge?

Note: This is a contract role until February 2027. We are only considering candidates who are eligible to work in Canada and can work in a hybrid model at our Oakville, ON, Canada location.

What's the day to day like?

• Design, implement, and maintain high-performance meteorological software systems using C/C++, Go, Python, and Rust, including backend services, distributed systems, REST and gRPC APIs, and large-scale data processing pipelines. Deploy and operate these solutions in Linux-based, cloud-native environments leveraging Docker, Kubernetes, Istio, Redis, ECS, EC2 instances and other services across AWS and Google Cloud.
• Implement software solutions pertaining to our Meteorological systems.
• Work within an Agile software development process.
• Use AI-assisted development tools and workflows to improve productivity, accelerate delivery, enhance code quality, support troubleshooting, and streamline operational tasks while maintaining quality and accountability.
• Work with Technology teams to produce effort estimates on the various work required; execute work based on sprint priorities.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure all systems function as intended and without impediment to existing products or processes. This includes the development and/or integration of monitoring systems.
• Work with Technology Operations team to ensure end-to-end data monitoring in software design, from data acquisition to delivery.
• Use knowledge of databases and database technology to create applications which are distributed, multi-tier, and able to service large volumes of data.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and other automated testing; work closely with QA team to address defects as they arise to ensure production of high quality software.
• Architect designs for reuse, scalability, flexibility and customizability.
• Work with Technology teams to continuously analyze in-house software systems, identify weaknesses and propose changes for improvement.
• Provide support to our operational teams for the relevant production systems.

Roles, responsibilities and duties may evolve and change over time.

We Are Hoping You Have

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise software development.
• Strong experience developing and supporting production microservices using Go as primary language, with experience in C/C++, Rust and Python considered an asset.
• Strong experience developing applications with CMake and compilers such as gcc/g++, Go, and Rust, as well as the Python interpreter, along with operating distributed systems in Linux environments using Docker containers and Helm charts.
• Experience developing software that processes and manages large volumes of data.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and their practical application to solving complex problems.
• Experience implementing caching strategies and technologies to support high-throughput and low-latency systems.
• Knowledge of software security best practices and secure development principles.
• Experience with containerization technologies, including Docker.
• Experience developing and gRPC-based applications and services.
• Experience with Redis and distributed caching platforms such as AWS ElastiCache.
• Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins.
• Experience building and consuming REST-based APIs and web services.
• Strong understanding of multi-tier, distributed, and microservices-based architectures.
• Experience building highly available, scalable, and fault-tolerant systems that support large-scale workloads and data processing.
• Experience building microservices and managing Kubernetes deployments, including service mesh technologies such as Istio.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS and Google Cloud.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to gather requirements, whiteboard solutions, articulate technical trade-offs, and collaborate effectively with the broader team.

What Would Be Nice for You to Have

• Keen interest in data and data mining
• Experience with spatiotemporal data sets and scientific data formats including netCDF, HDF, GRIB and BUFR would be a plus.
• Education or experience in applying ML/AI to augment data analysis

You Are Made for This If You...

• Have strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose issues and drive solutions.
• Bring curiosity and creative thinking to solving complex technical challenges.
• Thrive in fast-paced environments, effectively managing priorities and staying focused under tight deadlines.
• Can work independently with minimal supervision while consistently delivering on commitments.
• Are an engaged, collaborative team player who builds strong relationships and enjoys helping others succeed.
• Have a natural curiosity about data: especially understanding source data such as meteorological data, what it means, and how it can create value.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Have strong organizational skills and value clear, effective documentation

Don't meet all the requirements? Don't worry… The company values and welcomes diverse experiences. While having “desired” qualifications makes for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering the company. We are always looking for people who will be a culture add.

Interested? It Gets Better…

• Open and transparent communication, including All Hands Meetings with our CEO
• Frequent employee pulse surveys we value your feedback so we can continue to make the company a great place to work!
• While we encourage 1:1 conversations, we recognize that not everyone is comfortable with speaking up. We have an anonymous reporting platform to ensure everyone's voice is heard.

Our Promise to You…

• We're highly focused on doing the right thing.
• We'll discuss issues and timelines professionally, so you have the time you need to do the best work you can.
• You will see the result of your work pushed out to real users quickly.
• We're a team that enjoys learning new technologies and we're open to trying new things.
• We'll try our best not to bog you down with boring meetings.

Weather inspires, protects, and transforms. For 35+ years, the company has led the way with trusted forecasts and alerts. With innovation at our core, we provide precision, speed, and unmatched reliability—safeguarding lives, powering decisions, and driving business success. Whatever the weather, we turn its potential into action. We’re the company. Imagine it and we’ll deliver it.

Fair and Authentic Interview Experience. We welcome candidates using AI tools to prepare for interviews or to learn more about the company. During the interviews themselves, we expect responses to come from your own experience and thinking. We ask that candidates not use real-time AI assistance, live answer prompts, or automated response tools during interviews. This helps ensure a fair process for everyone and allows us to evaluate how you approach problems and communicate in your own voice.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.