Senior Software Engineer

Qlik; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics company in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the evolution of its platform. The role involves hands-on engineering and architectural direction, mentoring teams, and solving complex technical challenges. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in software engineering, proficiency in multiple programming languages, and expertise in distributed systems. The position offers competitive salary and a dynamic work culture.

Benefits

Career progression pathways

Mentoring programs

Culture of innovation and collaboration

Flexible work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with significant hands-on development.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Java, Clojure, and Python.
• Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of software engineering including designing, planning, coding, verifying, and integrating.
• Lead by example through hands-on coding, code reviews, and technical mentorship.
• Drive technical decisions and establish engineering best practices.

Skills

software engineering experience

Java

Clojure

Python

distributed systems

microservices architecture

containerization

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

NoSQL

performance optimization

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Job description

What makes us Qlik?

We are a Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Leader for 15 years in a row. Qlik transforms complex data landscapes into actionable insights, driving strategic business outcomes. Serving over 40,000 global customers, our portfolio leverages pervasive data quality and advanced AI/ML capabilities that lead to better decisions, faster.

We excel in integration and governance solutions that work with diverse data sources, and our real-time analytics uncover hidden patterns, empowering teams to address complex challenges and seize new opportunities.

We were also recognized as one of the National Capital Region's 2024 Top Employers in Canada. Read on to see why!

The Senior Software Engineer Role

We're seeking an exceptional Senior Software Engineer to join our team and lead the technical evolution of Qlik's platform. In this senior technical role, you'll combine hands-on engineering excellence with architectural vision to deliver innovative solutions that power our next-generation products. As a technical leader, you'll mentor teams, drive best practices, and directly contribute to our most challenging engineering problems.

What makes this role interesting?

Technical Excellence & Engineering Leadership

• Participate in all aspects of software engineering including designing, planning, coding, verifying, integrating, releasing, monitoring, supporting, and maintaining.
• Lead by example through hands-on coding, code reviews, and technical mentorship.
• Drive technical decisions and establish engineering best practices across teams.
• Architect scalable, performant solutions while maintaining code quality and reliability.
• Prototype and validate new technologies through proof-of-concepts and experiments.

Strategic Technical Contributions

• Solve our most challenging technical problems with innovative approaches.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies that enhance our platform capabilities.
• Collaborate with Product Management to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Assess technical trade-offs and their impact on development timelines and system performance.
• Champion non-functional requirements including security, scalability, and maintainability.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor senior engineers and elevate the technical capabilities of the team.
• Lead technical design sessions and architectural reviews.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous learning.
• Guide teams through complex technical challenges and implementations.
• Build consensus on technical approaches while knowing when to make decisive calls.

Here's how you'll be making an impact:

• Shape the technical direction of products used by thousands of organizations worldwide.
• Mentor the next generation of engineering talent at Qlik.
• Drive innovations that directly impact customer success and satisfaction.
• Establish engineering standards that scale across our global development teams.
• Solve complex technical challenges at the intersection of data, analytics, and visualization.

We're looking for a teammate with:

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with significant hands-on development.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Java, Clojure, and Python.
• Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Understanding of containerization and deployment on Linux using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of software design patterns and architectural principles.
• Experience in performance optimization and scalability engineering.
• Full-stack development with emphasis on backend systems.
• Database design and optimization (SQL and NoSQL).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong focus on code quality, testing strategies, and engineering best practices.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation and share knowledge effectively.

The location for this role is:

Ottawa, ON Canada

Apply now and help change how the world transforms complex data landscapes into actionable insights and turns complex data challenges into new opportunities!

More about Qlik and who we are:

Find out more about life at Qlik on social media: Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, X/Twitter. To see all other opportunities to join us and learn about our values, check out our Careers Page.

What else do we offer?

• National Capital Region's 2024 Top Employers in Canada: https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-qliktech
• Genuine career progression pathways and mentoring programs.
• A culture of innovation, technology, collaboration, and openness.
• Flexible, diverse, and international work environment.

Giving back is a huge part of our culture. Alongside an extra “change the world” day plus another for personal development, we also highly encourage participation in our Corporate Responsibility Employee Programs.

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $140,000 - $150,000 CDN per year. Final compensation will depend on location, skills, education, experience, and organizational needs. Qlik offers a comprehensive benefits package, with eligibility governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

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