Senior Software Developer

Solace; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Training programs for growth

Innovative and fun culture

Job summary

A tech company specializing in event-driven architecture is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their AI team. The role involves leading technical projects, creating robust APIs, and collaborating across functions to enhance product offerings. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience, strong backend development skills particularly in Python and Java, and a passion for AI technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technologies that drive real-time data processing in large enterprises.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in all phases of software development.
• Experience in developing cloud-native Java Spring Boot applications.
• Ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and lead technical discussions with the broader team.
• Create robust, scalable APIs and applications.
• Participate in requirements definition and agile software development.

Skills

Backend system development

AI technologies

Event-driven architecture

Detail-oriented software delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

7+ years professional experience

Tools

Python

Java Spring Boot

React

SQL/NoSQL databases (MySQL/ElasticSearch)

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Solace helps companies connect and integrate all of their assets through the power of event-driven architecture. Our technology makes it easy to unlock data silos and capture events occurring across large enterprises; stream information about those events everywhere it needs to be in real-time; and give the apps, AI agents and people who receive it the power to immediately react with decisive actions and smart decisions. Many of the world’s biggest companies trust Solace to modernize their IT infrastructure by embracing trends like AI, cloud and IoT so they can create awesome experiences for their customers, partners and employees. So, the next time you drive a car, order furniture online, fly in a plane, check your bank balance on your phone, your positive experience could be a direct result of our technology—and your hard work!

About the Role

This position is for a Senior Software Developer for the AI team. In this role, you will be a key technical leader working on the Solace Agent Mesh: an event-driven Integration and Orchestration Platform for Agentic AI that securely connects, orchestrates, and scales AI agents in real-time. You will take a pivotal role in blending advanced AI technologies with our core products as well as our internal tooling. Your expertise will help us create smarter, more intuitive systems that redefine user interaction and operational efficiency. You will collaborate closely with various teams, providing technical leadership and innovative solutions that push the boundaries of what is possible.

Are You Someone Who

• Has a passion for building high-performance, scalable backend systems?
• Has a passion for AI and Agentic AI with a passion for Large Language Models (LLMs), multi-agent systems, and AI orchestration patterns?
• Thrives on solving complex integration challenges in distributed systems?
• Has experience building event-driven architectures and real-time streaming platforms?
• Enjoys leading technical discussions in a collaborative manner?
• Is detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality software?
• Is humble, honest and open?

What You’ll Do

• Technical Leadership: Communicate and lead discussions with the broader team through meetings, demos, and documentation
• Design and Develop: Create robust, scalable APIs and applications that communicate with the Solace Platform including the Solace Agent Mesh
• Full Lifecycle Development: Participate in requirements definition, software design, implementation, testing, bug fixing, and deployments of new products/solutions using agile software development practices
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with teams across the organization as features are often distributed between the message router itself and applications/APIs
• Performance Optimization: Analyze and tune applications for optimal performance in high-throughput environments
• Quality Assurance & Build Pipelines: Write and maintain comprehensive automated tests and CI/CD integration pipelines
• Problem Solving: Diagnose and fix both internal and field-found defects
• Technical Documentation: Create clear, concise documentation for APIs and applications

What You Bring

• 7+ years of professional experience in all phases of software development
• Experience developing backend services and utilities using Python and its ecosystem
• Experience developing cloud-native Java Spring Boot applications
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs
• Experience building or working with React frontend applications
• Experience designing and implementing solutions using SQL/NoSQL databases (MySQL/ElasticSearch)
• Experience using AI technologies and coding-assisted tools such as GitHub Co-pilot, Cline, Claude Code, Aider and Roo
• Ability to deliver production-quality software backed by automated tests
• Interested in performance analysis and tuning
• A self-starter, motivated individual who loves to learn and be challenged
• A team player who can collaborate within cross-functional teams
• Ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
• Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines

Desirable Skills

• Experience with vector databases, embedding models and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems
• Experience with cloud-native infrastructure and SaaS
• Experience with event-driven architecture and event brokers such as Solace, Kafka, and SNS
• Experience with containers, microservices, and related technologies and design patterns
• Experience with orchestration and configuration management tools (Ansible/Chef/Puppet/Salt)

Why You’ll Love Working at Solace

• Work with brilliance – Our team is packed with some of the sharpest minds in the industry.
• Balance matters – We believe work should fit into your life, not the other way around.
• Hybrid-first – Flexibility is built into how we work, so everyone feels included and empowered.
• Values-driven – We live and breathe our core values: craftsmanship, trust, courage, freedom, momentum, humility, and human experience.
• Growth mindset – Our training programs are designed to help you level up, fast.
• Customer Obsessed – We’re proud of our world-class customer lineup (we’re not shy about it).
• Keep it fun – We’re social, we keep things simple, and we know how to have a good time.
• Creative culture – We’ve got a great sense of humour and we make cool videos on topics like MITT and this (check them out!).

Role Status: EXISTING

Expected Salary Range: Expected salary range for this role is from $135,000 to $165,000. The final offer within this range will reflect the successful candidate’s skills and experience.

At Solace, we are committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment process.

To help identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the role, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial stage of resume screening. These tools compare submitted resumes to the job description, focusing on education, experience, and skills.

Importantly, all decisions beyond this initial screening—including interviews and final hiring—are made by our human recruitment team. AI is never used to make final hiring decisions.

Let’s Talk

Not sure you meet every requirement? That’s okay — we’re more interested in your potential and passion. If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you.

Need accommodations during the hiring process? Just let us know — we’re here to support you.

Thanks to everyone who applies! While we wish we could connect with every candidate, only those selected to move forward will be contacted.

At Solace, we believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and growth, both in business and in life. We strive to create an enriching and safe workplace where you can be who you are. If you want to do the best work of your career and feel supported every step of the way, we encourage you to join us!