Location

Hybrid – 3 days per week in Ottawa, ON office (40 Hines Rd, Ottawa, ON K2K2M5).

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Applied AI Sr. Backend Software Developer to join the development of TrendAI Vision One. In this role, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, testing, and supporting high‑quality SaaS products at scale. As a senior member of the team, you will drive architectural decisions and mentor junior engineers while maintaining a high‑velocity, AI‑augmented development workflow. You are expected to be an expert in leveraging AI‑enabled tools to accelerate the software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring our backend services remain robust, secure, and ahead of the curve in an evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Responsibilities

- Lead the implementation of complex features by leveraging AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to explore multiple architectural implementations in parallel and select the most optimal path.
- Take full ownership of feature development, from initial design and AI‑assisted prototyping to deployment and long‑term maintenance.
- Conduct rigorous reviews of team contributions, with a specialized focus on validating AI‑generated code for architectural fit, security vulnerabilities, and deep system context.
- Design and deploy robust, scalable microservices and event‑driven architectures using industry best practices and cloud‑native standards.
- Write high‑quality application code alongside essential non‑application code, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC), comprehensive unit/integration tests, and advanced monitoring/telemetry.
- Mentor junior and intermediate developers in adopting AI‑native workflows safely and ethically, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
- Lead the root‑cause analysis of complex distributed system issues,



identifying performance bottlenecks and implementing AI‑optimized solutions.
- Partner closely with Product Managers, UX designers, and SRE teams to translate high‑level requirements into technical specifications and timely deliveries.

Qualifications

- 3+ years of professional experience in software development focused on backend systems and cloud‑native SaaS.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Go, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
- Proven ability to integrate AI tools throughout the development lifecycle to increase output while maintaining architectural consistency and code quality.
- Significant experience with cloud‑native development on AWS or Azure, including microservices, REST APIs, and asynchronous messaging patterns.
- Solid experience with automated CI/CD pipelines and a "you build it, you run it" mindset toward reliability and monitoring.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills with a proactive, results‑oriented mindset and the ability to manage technical uncertainty.
- Exceptional collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

- Health and dental coverage, telehealth, and virtual health services.
- Life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, pre‑partum, maternity, parental, and medical leave.
- Critical illness insurance and mental health wellness program.
- Wellness incentive program and retirement savings with company match.
- Paid time off, 14 annual holidays, tuition assistance, and employee resource groups.
- Competitive compensation with bonus opportunity tied to company performance and ongoing learning opportunities.

EEO Statement

At Trend Micro we embrace change, empower people, and encourage innovation. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and support accommodations on request.

📌 Applied AI Backend Sr. Software Developer - Ottawa, ON
🏢 TrendMicro
📍 Ottawa