Senior Manager, Development

PDF Solutions, Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PDF Solutions, Inc. is seeking a senior software developer to design, build, and maintain high-performance backend services and data tools using C# and the .NET platform. You will contribute to scalable, secure services processing data from global manufacturing environments in a hybrid Vancouver-based role.

You’ll collaborate across teams, implement CI/CD, and advance the platform by applying the latest .NET features, EF Core, and modern testing practices.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C# and .NET Core/.NET 6+.

Responsibilities

• Backend Service Development: Build robust, scalable APIs and services.
• Architecture and Design: Collaborate on service architecture, data modeling, performance optimization.
• Database Integration: Design and query relational and NoSQL databases for large-scale data processing.
• Security and Reliability: Implement authentication, authorization, encryption, and resilience best practices.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with product managers, frontend developers, and other engineers to deliver full-stack solutions.
• Testing and Quality: Write unit, integration, and load tests to ensure code quality and performance.
• Code Review & Mentorship: Provide feedback and mentor junior developers.
• Deployment and Monitoring: Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and monitoring/logging tools.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with new .NET features and tools.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET Core

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Entity Framework Core

LINQ

Asynchronous programming

Windows and Linux

Agile/Scrum

Problem solving

Code reviews

Mentorship

Hybrid team

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Job description

Overview

PDF was recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Small Employers for 2023. This ranking highlights only 300 companies out of 10,000+ that were considered in the Forbes nationwide analysis and PDF solutions ranked 55! The results are based on an employee satisfaction survey as well as a social listening analysis of employee feedback conducted by a Forbes research firm.

As a senior software developer at PDF Solutions, you’ll design, build, and maintain high-performance backend services and data tools using C# and the .NET platform. Your work will directly support the development of advanced semiconductor manufacturing technologies. You’ll join a collaborative team of engineers, working in a hybrid environment to create scalable and secure services that process and analyze large volumes of data from global manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Backend Service Development: Build robust, scalable APIs and services using C# and ASP.NET Core
• Architecture and Design: Collaborate on service architecture, data modeling, and performance optimization
• Database Integration: Design and query relational and NoSQL databases for large-scale data processing
• Security and Reliability: Implement authentication, authorization, encryption, and best practices for service resilience and observability
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with product managers, frontend developers, and other engineers to deliver full-stack solutions
• Testing and Quality: Write unit, integration, and load tests to ensure code quality and system performance
• Code Review & Mentorship: Provide thoughtful and constructive feedback in code reviews and mentor junior developers to support their technical growth
• Deployment and Monitoring: Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and use monitoring/logging tools to track service health and behavior
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with new .NET features and tools, and proactively identify opportunities to improve the platform

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C# and .NET Core/.NET 6+
• Experience developing and deploying modern web APIs and backend services
• Expertise in Entity Framework Core, LINQ, and asynchronous programming in C#
• Working in both Windows and Linux-based development environments
• Exposure to Agile or Scrum methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and performing code reviews
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid team setting
• Eligible to work in Canada and available for in-office collaboration in Vancouver

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)
• 8+ years of backend development experience, including significant hands-on experience with C# and the .NET platform
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices using ASP.NET Core
• Solid understanding of relational and non-relational databases
• Familiarity with containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems
• Experience with workflow frameworks
• Experience with event-based architecture and messaging systems
• Bonus: Experience with C, C++, or Scala/ Spark

Pay Range

CAD $130,000.00 - CAD $180,000.00 /Yr.