Principal Software Developer

Precisely; Canada; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data integrity company is seeking a Principal Software Developer with expertise in Node.js and MongoDB Atlas to lead the development of high-performance SaaS solutions. This role involves architectural leadership, mentoring developers, and ensuring successful product delivery. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of experience, with a strong background in cloud-native technologies. The company promotes a work-from-anywhere culture and emphasizes career growth and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Learning and development programs

Diversity in a distributed environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB Atlas, including API development, performance tuning, and diagnostics.
• Proven track record in designing and delivering data-intensive or software products.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, resilient, and high-performance Node.js applications.
• Lead architectural efforts for one or more components within an investment segment.
• Drive adoption, optimization, and troubleshooting of MongoDB Atlas.

Skills

Node.js

MongoDB Atlas

Java

Go

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Microservices architecture

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Frontend technologies (e.g., React)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Redis

Datadog

Codefresh

Security frameworks

Job description

Precisely is the leader in data integrity. We empower businesses to make more confident decisions based on trusted data through a unique combination of software, data enrichment products and strategic services. What does this mean to you? For starters, it means joining a company focused on delivering outstanding innovation and support that helps customers increase revenue, lower costs and reduce risk. In fact, Precisely powers better decisions for more than 12,000 global organizations, including 93 of the Fortune 100. Precisely's 2500 employees are unified by four company core values that are central to who we are and how we operate: Openness, Determination, Individuality, and Collaboration. We are committed to career development for our employees and offer opportunities for growth, learning and building community. With a "work from anywhere" culture, we celebrate diversity in a distributed environment with a presence in 30 countries as well as 20 offices in over 5 continents. Learn more about why it's an exciting time to join Precisely!

Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Principal Software Developer with deep expertise in Node.js and MongoDB Atlas to lead the development of innovative, high-performance SaaS solutions. This role requires a strong foundation in software architecture, hands-on development, and technical leadership. You will play a pivotal role in shaping system design, mentoring Developers, and ensuring delivery excellence across the product lifecycle. All applicants are welcome to apply, however, preference will be given to candidates located in the greater Ottawa area or close by.

What you will do:

Architectural Leadership:

• Design and architect scalable, resilient, and high-performance Node.js applications.
• Ensure architectural decisions align with business goals and meet performance, scalability, and reliability standards.

Operations:

• Lead architectural efforts for one or more components within an investment segment, with broad technical oversight.
• Drive adoption, optimization, and troubleshooting of MongoDB Atlas across the segment.
• Collaborate with Product Management to support product planning and performance tracking.
• Translate stakeholder requirements into actionable backlog items.
• Author clear, technically detailed epics and user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria.
• Participate in backlog grooming to ensure clarity and alignment on feature development.
• Coordinate with architects to validate and implement technical decisions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.

What we are looking for:

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in Node.js and possibly one additional language (e.g., Java or Go).
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB Atlas, including API development, performance tuning, and diagnostics.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven track record in designing and delivering data-intensive or software products.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, and microservices architecture.
• Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and tools such as Redis, Datadog, Codefresh, and security frameworks are advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to change.
• Familiarity with frontend technologies (e.g. React) is a plus

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