Job Specifications
Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data
Software Engineer - Core Senior Engineer
Job Summary
Our client in Oakville, ON is looking for a Software Engineer - Core Senior Engineer. This is a contract position.
What You Will Do
This position is responsible for designing, developing, testing and maintaining software applications and products to meet customer needs. This is a hands-on senior engineering role focused on Golang, CLI tooling, and DevOps pipelines. Candidates must bring strong technical depth and practical experience building developer infrastructure and automation tools, not just application features.
You Will
Engage with customers to deeply understand their use-cases, pain points, and requirements, showcasing empathy and advocating for user-centric software solutions.
Solve complex problems by designing, developing, and delivering using various tools, languages, frameworks, methodologies (like agile) and technologies.
Create high-level software architecture designs that outline the overall structure, components, and interfaces of the application.
Design and implement functionalities for Golang-based command-line tools.
Develop and implement unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
Write technical specifications for new features and improvements.
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
Contribute to process improvements, CI/CD pipelines, and toolchain upgrades.
Database Expertise
Strong proficiency in SQL, including advanced query writing, stored procedure development, and robust relational database design principles. Experience with data modeling and optimization for performance and scalability is highly valued.
Full-Stack Development
Demonstrated full-stack development experience, with a deep understanding of the seamless integration and communication between front-end and back-end systems.
Ability to contribute across the entire application stack.
API Integration & Microservices
Proven experience integrating diverse services and systems through APIs (e.g., RESTful, gRPC) or direct communication over a bus, focusing on building efficient, scalable, and secure integration patterns.
Familiarity with microservices architectures and event-driven systems is a plus.
Software Quality & Testing Acumen
A strong commitment to software quality, including expertise in various testing methodologies (e.g., unit, integration, end-to-end).
Possesses a 'test-to-break' mindset, with the ability to identify potential vulnerabilities and design resilient, fault-tolerant software.
Architectural Vision & Communication: Solid understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices.
Ability to conceptualize, design, and clearly articulate complex technical concepts and architectural decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Systems Thinking & Seamless Integration
Beyond feature development, you recognize that your work is part of a larger system.
You possess the ability and willingness to learn other areas of the codebase and infrastructure to ensure your contributions fit nicely and seamlessly into the overall architecture.
Continuous Learning & Problem Solving
A proactive mindset with a strong ability and willingness to independently research, learn, and find solutions to unfamiliar challenges.
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous professional growth.
Basics
Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years total engineering experience.
5+ years production Golang development, focused on CLI/DevOps/API work.
Strong hands-on engineering background (not people-management or architect-only).
Proven track record building developer tooling and automation pipelines.
Strong experience creating integrations with Azure, GCP, Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
Software Development.
7+ years of experience as a DevOps engineer or a similar software engineering role.
Fully onsite position.
Preferred
Automated Scripting, Automation.
Solve complex problems by designing, developing, and delivering using various tools, languages, frameworks, methodologies (like agile) and technologies.
Create high-level software architecture designs that outline the overall structure, components, and interfaces of the application.
Design and implement functionalities for Golang-based command-line tools.
Develop and implement unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
Write technical specifications for new features and improvements.
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
Contribute to process improvements, CI/CD pipelines, and toolchain upgrades.
Experience with embedded systems build and development process.
Team leadership experience highly preferred.
How You Will Be Successful
Envision the Future
Communicate Honestly and Broadly
Seek Technology and Business “First”
Embrace Diversity and Take Risks
What We Offer
Competitive Salary
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About the Company
Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR) is a global leader in computational intelligence, which provides software and cloud solutions in the areas of simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), and AI. Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world while creating a more sustainable future.
Our vision is to leverage computational science to drive innovation and intelligent decisions for a more connected, safe, and sustainable future.
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