Principal Software Engineer

Veeva Systems; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS company in Ottawa is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead key product features. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in commercial software development, particularly in Java and cloud environments. This role offers flexibility to work from home or in-office and comes with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and company-paid holidays

Retirement programs

1% charitable giving program

Qualifications

• 10+ years developing commercial software.
• 5+ years experience in Java, including SpringBoot.
• Experience with Infrastructure as a Code - ansible, Terraform, Cloudformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, design, implement and own key product features with the team.
• Collaborate with all product stakeholders and drive features to successful delivery.
• Play with the latest technologies in the Cloud.

Skills

Java

Cloud development

Strong communication skills

Agile development techniques

Mentorship

Education

BS in engineering / computer science or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Docker

Terraform

Job description

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Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $2B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead.

At the heart of Veeva are our values : Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed. We're not just any public company – we made history in 2021 by becoming a public benefit corporation (PBC), legally bound to balancing the interests of customers, employees, society, and investors.

As a Work Anywhere company, we support your flexibility to work from home or in the office, so you can thrive in your ideal environment.

Join us in transforming the life sciences industry, committed to making a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities.

The Role

We are looking for multiple Principal Software Engineers who are self-starters, love solving technical challenges, and have prior experience working on a variety of engineering projects in an energizing environment. You should have extensive experience with Java, cloud development, and knowledge of front-end and infrastructure. In this role, you will be focused on building industry-leading Enterprise Content Management applications and services on our multi-tenant, highly scalable cloud platform.

What You'll Do

• You get to play with the latest technologies in the Cloud and keep your skills current while you innovate
• The opportunity to lead, design, implement and own key product features with our team in Toronto
• Work in a small team environment within a highly successful company that is growing fast
• Directly collaborate with all product stakeholders and drive multiple features to successful delivery

Requirements

10+ years developing commercial software

5+ years experience in Java, including SpringBoot

AWS Experience

Experience with Infrastructure as a Code - ansible, Terraform, Cloudformation

Experience working on teams using agile development techniques

Drive and flexibility to roll up your sleeves and work hard, enjoys a fast-paced environment

Strong communication skills

BS in engineering / computer science or equivalent

We are looking for strong mentors with a proven record of making your team better

Nice to Have

Experience with React or similar framework

Experience with Kubernetes / EKS

Experience with Python

BigData, AWS Redshift

Learn More

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Perks & Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance

PTO and company-paid holidays

Retirement programs

1% charitable giving program

Compensation

Base pay : $180,000 - $300,000

The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as variable bonus and / or stock bonus.

Veeva’s headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in more than 15 countries around the world.

Veeva is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

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Job function

Industries

Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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