Principal Software Developer

NearSource; Toronto; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech consulting firm in Canada is seeking a Principal Software Developer to enhance platform adoption and empower developers. This role involves leading service deployments and providing technical guidance. Candidates should have 8+ years in cloud platforms, strong CI/CD automation skills, and experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Join us in a fully remote environment where your expertise will drive impactful solutions for global clients.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing and deploying solutions within cloud platforms.
• Strong background in CI/CD automation using tools like Jenkins or CloudBees.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to standardise service deployment configurations.
• Collaborate with application teams to onboard them onto internal developer platforms.
• Provide technical guidance and support for developers.

Skills

Cloud platform management

CI/CD automation

Infrastructure provisioning

Containerization technologies

Cloud network architecture

Service Mesh technologies

Cloud-native applications development

Collaboration and communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Jenkins

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Node.js

Job description

Principal Software Developer

100% Remote, Canada

Experience: 8+ Years

Role Summary

NearSource is looking for a Principal Software Developer to join our Platform Services and Emerging Technologies group focused on Developer Enablement. This role drives initiatives that empower internal and partner developers to build, deploy, and scale high-quality cloud-native applications using enterprise-grade developer tools and frameworks. The selected candidate will work closely with global engineering teams to enhance platform adoption, onboarding, and service reliability across regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to standardise service deployment configurations and accelerate deployment timelines across development teams.
• Collaborate with application teams to onboard them onto internal developer platforms and streamline enablement workflows.
• Provide technical guidance and support for developers utilising platform services.
• Build, maintain, and optimise developer enablement solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and collaborate with partner teams to resolve deployment or infrastructure challenges.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, runbooks, and onboarding materials for platform services.
• Collaborate with platform teams to ensure internal tools and systems meet developer and product needs.
• Contribute to cloud-native product development initiatives, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in cloud platform development and automation.

Must-Have Skills

• 8+ years of experience managing and deploying solutions within cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Strong background in CI/CD automation using tools like Jenkins, CloudBees, or Spinnaker.
• Proficient in infrastructure provisioning and automation using Terraform.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Expertise in designing and managing secure, high-performance cloud network architectures (L4/L7).
• Proficiency with Service Mesh technologies such as Istio, Linkerd, or Consul.
• Hands‑on experience developing cloud‑native applications using Python or Node.js.
• Skilled in automating and optimising build, deployment, and monitoring workflows.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across distributed teams.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Familiarity with Helm for Kubernetes deployments.
• Experience with distributed tracing and observability tools.
• Knowledge of multi‑region cloud infrastructure management.
• Exposure to developer relations or enablement‑focused initiatives.
• Experience contributing to enterprise developer platform strategies or communities.

Apply now, or share your resume with salary expectations at [e-mail]. Thank you for considering a career with us! Once you submit your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your resume thoroughly. If there's a strong match, we'll reach out to discuss your experience, role details, benefits, compensation, and next steps. While we strive for transparency, we may not be able to respond to every applicant due to high volume, but we genuinely appreciate your time and interest.

About NearSource

NearSource Technologies is a trusted partner for future‑ready software consulting, enabling Fortune 500 enterprises to accelerate digital transformation. Our global engineering teams build and deploy impactful technology for some of the world's most admired brands, working directly on long‑term client initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NearSource is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. Innovation thrives when everyone feels empowered to contribute.