Senior Specialist, Software Engineering

Software Engineer – Microsoft Azure (CMHC) Job Requisition ID: 11517 Position Status: Permanent Full Time Position Type: Hybrid Office Location: Montreal (QC); Ottawa (ON) Travel Requirement: Limited Language Designation: English Essential Security Requirement: Reliability Status Salary: Our salaries generally range from $101,639.30 to $127,049.13 and are based on qualifications and experience. About The Role Join the Technology and Business Transformation sector in the Software Engineer – Microsoft Azure. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of innovative software solutions. You will act as a point of contact for all stakeholders to ensure business requirements are understood and met, supporting continuous improvement through CMHC’s systems. What You’ll Do Be CMHC’s leading expert on Azure cloud solutions, while also guiding and advising other developers in their work by providing mentoring, coaching and knowledge sharing. Collaborate with the client community to determine their system needs, document the current and proposed business processes, and advise clients of the proposed solutions and their impacts. Author technical specification documents and diagrams for new and existing solutions. Design cloud solutions, selecting appropriate Azure services, and optimizing resource utilization for high availability and performance. Create backend solutions, such as using Azure Functions Apps and Azure Logic Apps that integrate with Dynamics 365 F&O. Participate in the testing and defect resolution process and deployment activities. Deploy applications, configure services, and monitor and troubleshoot in Azure environments. Implement robust security measures, access controls, and compliance standards to safeguard applications and data. Stay updated on new Azure cloud features, best practices, and industry trends to continually improve system capabilities. What You Should Have A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered. A minimum of 10 years of experience designing, implementing, testing, deploying Azure cloud solutions. Demonstrated experience as a Subject Matter Expert, providing technical guidance and mentorship to team members to enhance their skills and knowledge, and to foster a collaborative and high‑performing team environment. Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, including scalability, load balancing, and distributed systems. Ability to establish and apply development best practices. Passion for technology and motivation that is driven by technical challenges and innovation. Desire to continuously grow your expertise through learning and professional development. Previous experience working in an Agile environment, with the ability to solve complex problems and engage in challenging projects. Proven interpersonal, leadership and business competencies, including teamwork, facilitation, communication, presentation, influencing and negotiation skills. Technologies The ability to create and support Azure solutions using services/resources such as API management, Key Vault, Storage Account, Event Grid, Service Bus. Leading experience in developing code using Visual Studio, .Net Development (C#). Experience in SQL development and Relational Database management systems. Good knowledge of agile methodologies, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Git. It Would Be Great If You Also Had Microsoft Azure certifications. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations. Benefits Annual Paid vacation. Annual individual performance incentive. Defined benefit pension plan. Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well‑being from day one. Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more. An inclusive workplace culture and environment. Diversity, equity, and inclusion We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada. CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission. #J-18808-Ljbffr