Senior Software Engineer - Amaris Consulting (Gatineau)

Experience Level: Expert (15+ years or niche expertise)

Role Description

We are looking for a Senior Software Developer to support the Cyber Security portfolio within Cyber Data Risk & Resilience (CDRR).

The consultant will contribute to the design, development, and modernization of secure and scalable technology solutions supporting cybersecurity initiatives, cloud transformation, and AI-enabled services.

This role involves working on modern distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and secure development practices while collaborating closely with engineering, AI/ML, and cybersecurity teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions supporting cybersecurity platforms and initiatives
• Collaborate with engineering and AI/ML teams to integrate security into cloud and AI-based services
• Modernize and re-architect applications using scalable and resilient design patterns
• Develop distributed systems using event-driven and service-oriented architectures
• Build and maintain REST APIs and messaging-based integrations
• Support secure development practices across CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
• Contribute to system performance optimization, troubleshooting, and technical design decisions
• Develop and maintain relational and non-relational data solutions
• Work closely with global stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver scalable solutions
• Ensure alignment with enterprise security standards and governance practices

Profile Requirements

Must Have

• 12+ years of experience in software development or software engineering
• Strong programming experience in Java and/or Python
• Strong understanding of Object-oriented programming
• Strong understanding of Application architecture
• Strong understanding of Distributed systems
• Experience with REST APIs
• Experience with Event-driven or message-driven architectures
• Experience with Apache Kafka or similar messaging platforms
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform
• Strong knowledge of Data structures
• Strong knowledge of Algorithms
• Strong knowledge of Problem‑solving methodologies
• Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MSSQL)
• Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB or similar)
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with DevOps and SDLC practices
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud-based AI services: Azure AI, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI
• Experience implementing security controls for cloud and AI environments
• Knowledge of CSPM tools such as Wiz, Prisma Cloud, CloudGuard
• Familiarity with cloud-native governance and security tooling: Azure Policy, AWS SCP, GCP constraints
• Scripting experience using Bash or PowerShell
• Exposure to frontend technologies such as Angular or React

Soft Skills

• Solid analytical and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to work independently in fast‑paced environments
• Proactive and solution‑oriented mindset
• Robust prioritization and organizational skills
• Comfortable collaborating with cross‑functional and global teams