Senior Software Engineer

Motion Recruitment; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Stock Options

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is assisting a company delivering an electronics hardware authenticity and quality platform. They seek a Senior Software Engineer to lead projects and provide technical direction onsite in the Kitchener-Waterloo area.

The role emphasizes backend development with some frontend work, and offers stock options and comprehensive benefits. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience, strong C#/C/C++ or Java, and strong microservices and cloud (Azure) expertise.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience.
• Strong background in C#, C/C++ and/or Java.
• Ability to design and implement microservices architectures.
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL databases.
• Experience with Azure cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend-focused development (90% backend).
• Collaborate with team and provide technical direction (20% leadership).
• Hands-on coding and system design to deliver scalable solutions.

Skills

7+ years of experience

C#

C/C++

Java

Microservices

PostgreSQL

Azure

Front-end framework

AI code tools

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent

Job description

We're working with a company that provides a platform to ensure the authenticity, integrity, and quality of electronics hardware. They're partnered with major public (government) and private entities, so the impact of their products can be felt far and wide. At this point, they are looking for a high-level Senior Software Engineer with some experience leading projects and providing technical direction, to join their team. The opportunity will be onsite, local to the Kitchener-Waterloo area.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience
• C#, C/C++ and/or Java programming language background
• Microservices
• PostgreSQL
• Azure

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
• Experience with one major front-end framework
• Work with AI tools for code and other workflows (e.g. Claude, Copilot etc.)

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 90% Backend development
• 10% Frontend development

Daily Responsibilities

• 60% Hands On
• 20% Team Collaboration
• 20% Leadership

The Offer

• Bonus OR Commission eligible

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options

Current Vacancy: Yes

Use of AI in Hiring: No

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the Canada on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Posted By: Kevin Kanhai