Senior Software Engineer (Toronto)

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
  • Application architecture
  • Distributed systems
• Experience with:
  • REST APIs
  • Event-driven or message-driven architectures
  • 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
  • Algorithms
  • Problem-solving methodologies
• Experience with:
  • SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MSSQL)
  • NoSQL databases (MongoDB or similar)
• Familiarity with:
  • Agile methodologies
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • 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
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills
• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional and global teams