PR Newswire Canada, Staff Software Developer
At a glance
Senior Software Engineering role at Cision. Remote, Canada · CA$143,000–CA$164,100 base.
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What you'll do
- Design multi-LLM workflows for producing code and checking it for quality
- Build solutions that benefit multiple parts of the system while reducing technical debt
- Guide senior and level II engineers through mentoring and technical leadership
- Work with stakeholders to shape roadmaps and improve the spec-driven development process
- Check AI-produced code for security, performance and maintainability
What you bring
- A computer-related bachelor's degree and at least eight years delivering solutions and leading technical work
- Expertise with .NET 6+ and C#, SQL, Git, unit testing and REST services
- Strong experience with messaging and queuing, plus a front-end framework such as React
- Advanced skill with GitHub Copilot Agent Mode, spec-driven development and AI-assisted debugging
Who this fits
This senior technical role suits someone who can set AI-native development practices, mentor engineers and work across product, design and engineering. It is remote in Canada.
From the employer
At PR Newswire Canada, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team, you'll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate. Join us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter. Whether you're solving complex problems or driving bold innovations, your growth is our success, and together, we’ll create the conversations of tomorrow. Empower your impact at Cision. Be seen, be understood, be you.
Staff Software Developer
You will work closely with product, design, and Principal Engineers to develop and enhance applications by managing AI intent within a spec-driven development framework. As a technical expert, you will help orchestrate AI agents to generate production-ready code and automated tests, utilizing multi-LLM workflows for code verification and quality assurance. You will provide recommendations on best practices for AI-native workflows while ensuring code maintainability, security, and performance. An in-depth, expert understanding of the .NET stack and the entire SDLC is required to ensure efficient, spec-led project completion.
What You'll Do
- Strategy & Architecture: Orchestrate complex multi-LLM workflows and define best practices for AI-native coding and code verification.
- Systemic Efficiency: Develop broad solutions that add value across the entire ecosystem while aggressively managing technical debt.
- Leadership: Mentor Senior and II-level engineers, fostering a culture of trust, respect, and high performance.
- Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborate with stakeholders to shape product roadmaps and refine the SDD framework for maximum efficiency.
- Governance: Ensure all AI-generated solutions adhere to strict security, performance, and maintainability standards at scale.
- Advanced mastery of GitHub Copilot Agent Mode, SDD, and AI-driven debugging.
- Expert knowledge of .NET 6+ with C#
- Expert in SQL
- Advanced Git experience
- Long-time experience Unit Testing
- Expert in RESTful web services
- Advanced knowledge in messaging & queuing
- Front-end framework such as React
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field and eight (8) or more years of experience in solution delivery and technical leadership.
Pay Range$143,000—$164,100 CAD