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Drake International

Software Engineer (.NET / SQL / JavaScript)

Hybrid

Kanata, Canada

Full Time

02-12-2025

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Skills

Communication JavaScript C# SQL CI/CD Version Control Decision-making Programming Asp.Net SQL Server AWS Software Development Agile Recruitment AWS Cloud .NET CI/CD Pipelines

Job Specifications

Role Type: Full-time

Reporting To: Director of Engineering

Position Status: Existing vacancy

Work Model: Hybrid

Salary Range: $89,000–$100,000

Recruitment Partner: Drake International is recruiting in partnership with our client for this role.

We are seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to feature development, application enhancements, and overall platform stability within a collaborative engineering environment. You will work across the application—building new capabilities, improving existing functionality, and supporting roadmap initiatives—while contributing to code quality, architectural discussions, and day-to-day development workflows. This role is well-suited to an engineer with exceptional backend foundation skills who is comfortable working across multiple layers of a web application within a mature SaaS product.

Qualifications

3–5 years of experience in software development or application engineering.
Superb verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of modern software development methodologies and the tools that support them (agile workflows, CI/CD, version control).
Proficiency in C#, with familiarity in JavaScript and web application development.
Strong understanding of technical design, object-oriented programming, and core software engineering principles.
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and relational database concepts.
Experience with C# and the .NET Framework in a production environment.
Familiarity with AWS cloud services, including RDS, S3, ALBs, Lambda, and SQS.
Experience with or exposure to financial technology (FinTech) or other transaction-heavy systems.
Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills in production environments.
Experience working with REST APIs and common integration patterns.
Familiarity with asynchronous processing or event-driven architectural patterns.
Ability to translate business requirements into thoughtful technical solutions.
Experience contributing to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices.

Responsibilities

Core Development

Design, build, and maintain backend components using C#, .NET, and SQL Server.
Extend and support full-stack functionality using JavaScript, ASP.NET MVC, or Razor where required.
Implement new product features, including co-terming enhancements and roadmap-driven updates.

Quality & Standards

Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code following engineering best practices.
Participate in code reviews, ensuring code quality, consistency, and adherence to standards.
Contribute to automated testing and CI/CD workflows to support reliable deployments.

Troubleshooting & Support

Diagnose and resolve application issues, performing root-cause analysis where needed.
Improve application performance, reliability, and scalability through iterative enhancements.

Collaboration

Work closely with Product, QA, and Engineering teams to refine requirements and deliver features.
Participate in agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, and grooming sessions.
Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and ongoing team process improvements.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience ($89,000–$100,000).
Hybrid work environment with flexibility to balance in-office and remote collaboration.
Three (3) weeks’ vacation annually, plus sick days and wellness days.
Comprehensive health and dental benefits with extended coverage.
Opportunity to work within an established engineering team on a high-impact SaaS product.
Immediate start date available.

About Drake International

Since 1951, Drake International has been a global leader in flexible and permanent staffing, connecting people with meaningful work at every career stage. We are recruiting in partnership with our client for this opportunity and collaborate directly with employers to bring you the best roles at no cost, ensuring a people-first experience where everything works seamlessly.

Drake International is an equal opportunity employer and champions accessibility, inclusivity, and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact your local Drake representative.

AI Disclosure

While Drake International uses certain AI-enabled systems to support administrative efficiency, all screening, assessment, and selection decisions for this role are made by a human. Every application is personally reviewed by the recruiter managing this search. No automated decision-making or AI-driven filtering is used at any stage of the hiring process.

About the Company

Drake International continues to be a global leader in flexible and permanent staffing, naturally evolving to offering a dynamic suite of Talent Management Solutions. Our mission is to create opportunities for people and increase your organization's bottom line, through maximizing the potential of your human capital assets. CNESST Permis d'agence de placement de personnel (APP) - AP-2000059 CNESST Personnel Placement Agency Permit (APP) - AP-2000059 Know more