Staff Software Development Engineer

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Job Summary

Equinix is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join the CIM team within the Digital and Innovation organization. This organization is responsible for delivering end-to-end observability for infrastructure and IBX environments.

The role focuses on the design, development, and operation of scalable, cloud-based platforms and products. The ideal candidate will bring strong, hands-on expertise in full stack & Agentic AI development, cloud-native technologies, Agile methodologies, and DevSecOps practices while working effectively in a globally distributed engineering environment.

The successful candidate will:

• Design and build AI-default, scalable, highly available enterprise platforms

• Operate in a DevSecOps environment with a strong, quality-first mindset

• Collaborate with globally distributed teams and product stakeholders

• Demonstrate ownership, curiosity, and a strong customer focus

• Contribute to architecture, peer reviews, and operational excellence

Responsibilities

Solution Development and Architecture

• Work closely with Product Management and stakeholders to build effective business solutions

• Deliver solutions aligned with architectural principles and guidelines

• Design and develop highly available, scalable, secure, concurrent, and data-intensive distributed applications

• Develop microservices and RESTful APIs aligned with industry standards

DevOps and Operational Excellence

• Operate within a DevSecOps environment using a quality-first approach

• Participate in design reviews and peer code reviews

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues while maintaining compliance with service-level agreements (SLAs)

• Investigate and evaluate emerging technologies and engineering practices

Agile Collaboration

• Participate in backlog refinement and sprint activities with Product Owners

• Work effectively within a globally distributed development team

• Operate with minimal supervision while maintaining strong accountability

Overall Profile of the Ideal Candidate

This role is best suited to a highly hands-on senior engineer who:

• Enjoys full-stack and cloud-native engineering

• Has strong experience with microservices and distributed systems

• Can contribute across architecture, development, operations, and production support

• Is comfortable working in modern DevSecOps environments

• Balances technical depth with strong collaboration and communication skills

• Thrives in fast-moving enterprise platform teams

Qualifications

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

• Five or more years of software engineering experience

• Five or more years of strong Java development experience

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of:

• Data structures

• Concurrency

• Algorithms

• Design patterns

• Software engineering best practices

Strong experience with full-stack technologies, including:

• Java, Spring Boot, JPA/Spring Data, and React with TypeScript

• Microservices, REST APIs, and Swagger

• Hibernate ORM, Maven, JUnit, JMeter, and LoadRunner

Experience with:

• Relational database modelling, relational database management systems (RDBMSs), and NoSQL databases such as Redis, PostgreSQL, and Cassandra

• Docker, Kubernetes, and Istio

• Public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

• Agentic AI, LangChain, Semantic Kernel, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and agent-orchestration frameworks

• Micro-frontends and modern UI frameworks

• Agile and Scrum methodologies

• Test-driven development (TDD)

• CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Actions

Soft Skills and Attributes

Successful candidates will:

• Keep the customer at the centre of decision-making

• Foster belonging and create clarity across teams and stakeholder groups

• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and technology landscapes

• Take accountability and ownership of outcomes

• Demonstrate curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning

• Demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and presentation skills

• Data centre work experience is considered a strong asset

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 88,000 - 132,000 CAD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program : An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form .

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.