Software Development Principal Engineer

Job Title: Software Development Principal Engineer

Location: Canada Remote

Work Hours: This position requires regular working hours aligned with the Eastern Time Zone (ET).

Employment Type: Regular Full-time
Reports to: Software Engineer Sr. Director
Hourly Rate: $60.00 CAD – $87.75 CAD

About the Role:

Quest Software Canada Inc. is seeking a Software Development Principal Engineer to join our dynamic and agile R&D organization, leading the design and development of cloud-native SaaS products on the Microsoft Azure platform. In this role, you'll provide hands-on technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle, from architectural design to scalable implementation and DevOps automation.

You’ll work closely with a team of high-performing engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver innovative, secure, and intelligent enterprise-grade solutions that integrate deeply with Microsoft technologies such as Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Azure PaaS, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of serverless microservices architecture, cloud-native SaaS applications using Azure technologies (e.g., Azure Functions, AKS, Cosmos DB, SQL, etc.).
• Architect scalable, secure, and maintainable backend systems using C#/.NET Core Python, NodeJS and/or PowerShell, and guide service-level design decisions.
• Collaborate in agile SCRUM teams to deliver high-quality code aligned with business requirements.
• Take ownership of complex components and features, from conception through to deployment and support.
• Drive best practices in software engineering including TDD, unit testing, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and automation.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs within a microservices architecture, following modern architectural patterns and security practices.
• Build and maintain DevOps pipelines using Azure DevOps (preferred) or similar CI/CD systems using YAML, Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Write clear technical documentation and design specifications for new components and services.
• Mentor other engineers and foster technical excellence within and across teams.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, particularly in cloud, AI, security, and frontend frameworks.
• Lead cross-team initiatives to define and improve software lifecycle processes and quality metrics.
• Accurately estimate resources, timelines, and costs for projects of medium to high complexity.
• Support the development of technical training materials for internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years relevant experience.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (C#/.net, Python, TypeScript, PowerShell) in cloud-centric environments.
• Strong background in software architecture, design patterns, and scalable system design.
• Experience with testing frameworks, continuous integration, and software lifecycle management.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Expertise in Azure Functions, Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, and Azure PaaS services.
• Solid experience with serverless and microservices architecture, including REST and GraphQL API design.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, SOLID, and agile development practices.
• Familiarity with NoSQL (e.g., Cosmos DB, ElasticSearch) and relational databases (e.g., Azure SQL, Azure Data Explorer).
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and deploying scalable solutions to Azure or AWS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with TypeScript and Angular, or similar frontend frameworks.
• Familiarity with AI/ML technologies, OpenAI APIs, or GitHub Copilot in development workflows.
• Experience with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates for infrastructure automation.
• Experience with claims-based authentication, OAuth2/OIDC, JWT, MFA, and RBAC.
• Experience with secure development practices (OWASP, SANS Top 25).
• Familiarity with DAPR (Distributed Application Runtime) and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with Microsoft enterprise technologies (e.g., Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Exchange, SharePoint, etc.).
• Comfortable working with either Cloud platforms Azure or AWS.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and inclusive work culture
• Opportunities to innovate and lead in your domain
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional development and training support

Apply today and help us build the future of intelligent, high-performing software systems.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60.00-$87.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Work Location: Remote