ResponsibilitiesDesign and document the system architecture for assigned products, recording key decisions and trade-offs.Plan and lead staged rebuilds of existing products so current clients see no disruption or data loss.Select tools, frameworks and patterns that balance delivery speed, cost and long-term maintainability.Work with the lead developer to shape the technical roadmap and identify technical debt worth paying down.Translate business requirements into technical designs, estimates and clear stories with acceptance criteria.Product Delivery & OwnershipOwn large features and projects from design through to production, delivered on schedule and to agreed quality.Contribute to sprint planning, estimation and retrospectives, helping keep the team’s delivery predictable.Work with stakeholders and non-technical colleagues in various context and complexities to clarify requirements and explain trade-offs.Ensure every release is tested, reviewed and documented before it reaches clients.Monitor delivered features after launch and act on feedback, bugs and performance issues.Security, Reliability & ObservabilityApply secure development practices across products, including threat modelling and secrets management.Design and maintain authentication and access control so each client’s data stays separate.Ensure every service has logging, monitoring, alerting and backups, with tested recovery procedures.Maintain CI/CD pipelines and Azure cloud infrastructure, keeping hosting costs under control.Lead the response to production incidents,



identify root causes and put preventive fixes in place.Create SOPs to maintain coding standards, review guidelines and best practices.Conduct thorough code reviews that raise the quality of the team’s code, including AI-assisted code.Mentor junior developers through pairing, feedback and progressively larger assignments, and track their growth.Position RequirementsEducationBachelor’s degree in Computing Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.Experience8+ years of skilled software development experience, including 2+ years as a senior or lead developer owning production systems.Experience taking over or rewriting an existing codebase in stages while it remains in use.Designations & CertificationsNone required.Certifications in cloud platforms (e.G., Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) or machine-learning specializations are considered an asset.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesExpert React and Type Script, including Next.Js (App Router) and state management for both server and client state.Strong Python for backend services: Fast API or similar, async, pydantic, strict typing and pytest.Postgre SQL in depth: schema design, migrations, query performance and row-level security.Authentication: OAuth 2.0 and Open ID Connect, Microsoft Entra ID,



and access control for many clients in one system.Application security: secure development practices, threat modelling and secrets management.Microsoft Azure in production: Container Apps or App Service, managed Postgre SQL, Key Vault, networking and cost management.Observability: structured logging, metrics and tracing (Open Telemetry, Azure Monitor or Application Insights), alerting and incident handling.CI/CD with Git Hub Actions, and Docker.Agile and Scrum, including writing clear stories and acceptance criteria.Uses AI coding assistants daily and reviews their output as rigorously as a colleague’s code.Able to explain technical trade-offs to non-developers.Assets (Nice to have)Post GIS and geospatial work: Geo Pandas, Shapely, Map Libre or Leaflet.Supabase and Vercel.Payload CMS or another headless CMS.Mining, exploration or geoscience experience.Experience leading or growing a small dev team.Ability to communicate in French.Working ConditionsOffice WorkPrimarily works in a standard office environment with minimal exposure to physical hazards.May encounter high-stress situations, especially when dealing with multiple projects and tight deadlines.This position requires that the candidate will be in front of a computer for long periods, up to 8 hours a day.Potential discomfort when working with computers for long periods may happen.OverallA strong commitment to safety is required, with adherence to protocols.Clear communication is essential for safety and maintaining a supportive work environment.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Software Developer I (Edmonton)
🏢 Dahrouge Geological Consulting
📍 Edmonton