Staff Software Developer

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, world-leading global threat research and intelligence, and continuous innovation, our cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints

With 7,000 employees across 65 countries, and the world’s most advanced global threat research and intelligence, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world.

No sponsorship will be provided for work permit applications or renewals for this position now or in the future.

Location : This is a hybrid role with a minimum in-office requirement of 3 days per week at our Ottawa, ON office located at 40 Hines Rd, Ottawa, ON K2K 2M5, Canada.

Position Summary :

We are seeking a Staff Software Developer to lead the development and optimization of our Trend Vision One foundation services.

In this role, you will be instrumental in setting the technology direction, driving innovation, and making key architectural decisions.

Your deep understanding of software development, system design, and strategic problem-solving will be crucial as you collaborate with various teams to ensure our solutions are scalable and sustainable.

Responsibilities :

Design and architect robust, scalable software systems for the Trend Vision One foundation services, aligning with business goals and performance metrics.

Develop and implement critical software components and systems, focusing on quality and scalability.

Mentor other engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

Collaborate with product management, UX / UI designers, SRE, and other stakeholders to refine project specifications and convert them into actionable plans.

Analyze and optimize systems to ensure performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Oversee the development of infrastructure as code, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure deployments.

Conduct code reviews and establish standards for code quality, documentation, testing, and maintenance practices.

Address complex troubleshooting and debugging tasks, providing strategic solutions and improvements to prevent future issues.

Engage in strategic discussions to enhance product development processes and implement best practices across the organization, particularly in collaboration with the SRE team to ensure system reliability and performance.

Participate in on-call rotations to support critical system issues, ensuring high availability and performance.

Encourage continuous learning within the team, promoting the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to stay ahead of industry trends.

Qualifications :

Minimum five years of experience in software development with a strong track record in architectural design and system optimization.

Expertise in backend development with proficiency in Go, TypeScript, JavaScript, or similar languages.

Extensive experience with microservices, event-driven architectures, and REST APIs in a cloud-native environment (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Demonstrated capability in leading projects and making critical software engineering decisions.

Proficiency in designing and implementing automated CI / CD pipelines.

Deep understanding of software engineering principles, advanced design patterns, and best practices.

Strong skills in mentoring engineers.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and strategic planning abilities.

Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, capable of working effectively across different teams and disciplines, including close collaboration with SRE teams.

A continuous learning mindset with a passion for tracking industry trends and leveraging emerging technologies.

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At Trend Micro, we embrace change, empower people, and encourage innovation in a connected world. Our diversity and multicultural workforce are key contributing factors to our success across the globe.

Trend Micro welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.