Principal Software Engineer

Autodesk; Winnipeg; Remote; CAD 131,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Software Developer to join their AEC Administration Group in Winnipeg. This remote role focuses on the Access Management Service, ensuring robust access controls and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have extensive experience in NodeJS, AWS, and Postgres, along with strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary package with various benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact across Autodesk’s product landscape.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with AWS services.
• Proficient in NodeJS with solid backend development experience.
• Experience with relational databases, especially Postgres.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain the Access Management Service.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

NodeJS

AWS

Postgres

Redis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Autodesk AEC Administration Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Developer to join our team, focusing on the Access Management Service which oversees Access Controls (e.g. Roles. Permissions, etc) and Authorization for all Autodesk customers. As a Principal Software Developer, you will be taking on an opportunity that has large impact across our product landscape, collaborating with highly engaged teams and delivering cutting edge solutions. Along with your extensive experience in backend development, this role demands a dynamic individual who can work efficiently in a collaborative team in environment, communicate effectively, and exhibit humility while being action-oriented.

This will be a remote role to be based in Canada, with a preference for Toronto, Montreal, or Vancouver and surrounding areas. This role is also takes part with a team on-call rotation, roughly 1 week every 3 months.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain the Access Management Service to ensure robust and scalable access controls and authorization mechanisms

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions

Implement and optimize systems using NodeJS, Postgres, and Redis

Ensure the highest levels of security and performance in the access management system

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers

Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts

Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs

Minimum Qualifications

Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with AWS services and infrastructure

Proficient in NodeJS, with solid experience in backend development in a senior capacity

Experience with relational databases, particularly Postgres

Familiarity with Redis for caching and real-time data processing

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience

Experience in developing and maintaining large-scale access management systems

Knowledge of security best practices and standards

Familiarity with Agile methodologies

Ability to travel 2-3 times a year for team meetings

Qualifications minimales

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Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada-BC based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $131,500 and $180,840. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Principal Software Engineer • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada