Senior API Platform Software Developer

Systematix group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking a Senior API Platform Software Developer for a contract role in Ottawa. The ideal candidate must possess a security clearance and have at least 7 years of experience in software development, particularly with Microsoft Azure platforms. Responsibilities include designing and integrating systems according to best practices and enhancing capabilities of the integration platform. This role promotes a collaborative work culture and values diversity among applicants.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Collaboration opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in software development or technical architecture.
• Hands-on experience in cloud and hybrid environments.
• Experience with Azure API Management and secure APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate information systems according to best practices.
• Advise on the integration platform and enhance its capabilities.
• Develop standards for coding, deployment, testing, and governance.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

API development

DevOps

Software development

Technical architecture

CI/CD practices

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

.Net

Azure Functions

Terraform

YAML

Job description

We are Systematix and we are looking for a Senior API Platform Software Developer for an upcoming opportunity with a public sector client. The ideal candidate must already possess a security clearance at the Reliability level (Level I) or higher. The expected start date for this 1-year contract is January 2026.

About the Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate information systems and integration platform technologies according to industry best practices and EDC standards.
• Advise on optimal use of the integration platform and contribute to enhancing its capabilities.
• Review systems models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction and advice in areas related to APIs, Event services, integration patterns, and DevOps.
• Develop standards and processes for coding, deployment, testing, and governance.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical support issues, including solution lifecycle management.
• Ensure security, performance, and availability of the platform and services.
• Present and demo work to large audiences, including senior executives.
• Create and maintain technical processes and procedures.
• Perform hands‑on tasks to maintain and enhance the platform.
• Support Technical Community of Practice activities such as knowledge‑sharing and development of standards.

About the Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure and its relevant build, deployment, automation, integration, DevOps, networking, and security technologies in cloud and hybrid environments.
• Experience building reusable and resilient APIs in Hybrid Cloud environments (Microsoft Azure and EDC data center) and pure Azure Cloud environments.
• Hands‑on experience with .Net.
• Post‑secondary degree in a related field such as Computer Science or Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in software development and/or technical architecture.
• Experience developing and deploying enterprise technology using CI/CD practices.
• Exemplary organizational skills with the ability to break down big plans into achievable timelines and incremental deliverables.
• Experience leveraging Azure API Management to virtualize REST APIs and support existing SOAP services written using legacy technology.
• Experience with Azure Functions, Azure Event Hubs, Azure Service Bus, and secure APIs.

Assets

• Experience with Azure API Manager, Application Gateway, Application Service Environment.
• Experience working with technology vendors and systems integrators.
• Experience managing integration design patterns and practices, including API virtualization, resilient event‑driven architecture, and asynchronous processing.
• Experience with security scanning tools.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, YAML.
• Experience integrating legacy systems into modern tech stacks.
• Understanding of Microsoft Active Directory, Azure Active Directory (including B2B and B2C implementations).
• Positive energy, open to feedback, and strong communicator to ensure alignment with internal stakeholders and vendors.

Candidates must outline in detail how they meet the above requirements.

At Systematix, our core values—excellence, collaboration, respect, and knowledge as a pursuit—underpin our commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment. We encourage everyone to be their authentic selves, and we are committed to ensuring that our employment decisions are entirely based on job requirements and individual qualifications. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, and religious beliefs. If our values and the position advertised resonate with you, we encourage you to apply.