Senior Software Developer

Soni; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Soni seeks a Senior Software Developer to join its Civil Engineering Applications team in Quebec City. You will design, develop, and evolve software used for complex infrastructure projects, collaborating with an international engineering team to deliver high-quality solutions.

You will own features from design to delivery, write robust tests, and contribute to architecture discussions while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and C#.
• Experience designing production-quality software systems and debugging complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components for Civil Engineering applications.
• Take ownership of features from design through delivery and support.
• Collaborate with globally distributed teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Participate in architecture and design discussions to drive technical decisions.
• Develop clean, maintainable, and extensible code using modern software engineering principles.
• Create and execute unit and integration tests to ensure quality.
• Troubleshoot issues and perform root-cause analysis of defects.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of quality, performance, and processes.
• Research, evaluate, and integrate new technologies and practices as appropriate.
• Collaborate via Teams, meetings, and cross-functional activities.
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers on knowledge and best practices.
• Support Agile processes including sprint planning and retrospectives.

Skills

C++

C#

Object oriented design

Distributed teams

Unit testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/SE

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

.NET Framework

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Location: Quebec City, Quebec, Canada (Hybrid or In-Office – 3 days on-site, 2 days remote)

About Client:

A global leader in software solutions for infrastructure engineering. Our technology empowers engineers, architects, constructors, and owner-operators around the world to design, build, and operate critical infrastructure projects.

Soni's client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Developer to join their Civil Engineering Applications team. In this role, you will help shape the future of industry-leading design software used on some of the world's most complex and innovative infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with a highly skilled international engineering team, solve challenging technical problems, and contribute to software that makes a real-world impact.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate engineer who enjoys technical ownership, continuous learning, and driving innovation in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Software Developer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and evolution of their Civil Engineering software portfolio.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components for Civil Engineering applications.
• Take ownership of features and functionality from design through delivery and ongoing support.
• Collaborate with globally distributed engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.
• Participate in architecture and design discussions, helping drive technical decisions and best practices.
• Develop clean, maintainable, and extensible code using modern software engineering principles.
• Create and execute unit and integration tests to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and perform root-cause analysis of software defects.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive, actionable feedback to peers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, performance, developer productivity, and engineering processes.
• Research, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies and development practices where appropriate.
• Collaborate effectively through Microsoft Teams, meetings, technical discussions, and cross-functional project activities.
• Serve as a technical leader within the team, helping guide design and implementation decisions.
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers by sharing knowledge, best practices, and development expertise.
• Champion engineering excellence, software quality, and continuous learning across the organization.
• Support Agile development processes, including sprint planning, estimation, retrospectives, and technical refinement sessions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and C#.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented design principles, software architecture, and design patterns.
• Experience designing and developing complex, production-quality software systems.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with distributed teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and successfully apply them in production environments.
• A proactive, results-oriented mindset with a passion for delivering high-quality software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing desktop or engineering software applications.
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET Framework, and related Microsoft technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud-connected applications and service-oriented architecture.
• Experience with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and other developer productivity platforms.