Senior Specialist, Software Engineering (.Net)

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement(SCHL); Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual vacation

Performance incentive

Pension plan

Group insurance

Training & mentorship

Indigenous accommodation

Job summary

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) in Ottawa/Montreal is hiring a Senior Software Engineer (Azure/.NET) to design and deliver secure, scalable software solutions. You will partner with stakeholders to capture requirements, guide architectural decisions, and implement cloud-native applications that meet CMHC’s mission.

The role emphasizes strong DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and ongoing learning in Azure technologies. Hybrid work is available with some in-office presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years designing and deploying Azure cloud solutions that scale and perform.
• Strong knowledge of C#.NET, ASP.NET, VB.NET, OO programming, and MVC architecture.
• Solid SQL skills incl. relational DB design, optimization, performance tuning.
• Experience with Python and PowerShell for automation.
• Experience designing REST APIs, enterprise integrations, messaging, and middleware.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand system needs and document processes.
• Build cloud-native .NET solutions, automate tasks, and optimize SQL/batch processes.
• Develop UI with JavaScript and Angular following MVC for maintainability.
• Create technical specs and diagrams for new and existing solutions.
• Participate in testing, defect resolution, and deployment activities.
• Implement strong security measures, access controls, and compliance; stay updated on Azure cloud innovations.
• Design, build, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.

Skills

C#.NET

ASP.NET

VB.NET

Python

PowerShell

SQL

Angular

JavaScript

MVC

Azure

REST APIs

DevOps

Git

Azure DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

SQL Server

IIS

SFTP

Job description

Permanent Full Time

Hybrid

Ottawa (ON); Montreal (QC)

Limited

English Essential

ZZZ

Reliability Status

Our salaries generally range from $ 104180.28 to $ 130225.36 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We're committed to advancing employment equity and fostering an inclusive workplace. To reflect the diversity of Canada’s population, we encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, veterans, and racialized peoples. We also welcome applications from all individuals eligible to work in Canada.

We are also committed to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and supporting the meaningful inclusion of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis voices and priorities. While this position is hybrid requiring some in-office presence, a work from home arrangement may be considered for First Nations candidates on reserve or Indigenous candidates that reside further than 125KM from a CMHC office.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What’s in it for you

Benefits

• Annual Paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About The Role

Join the Technology and Business Transformation team, in the Senior Specialist, Software Engineering (.Net Developer) position, where the next generations of software applications are being developed to enable CMHC to achieve its mission. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of innovative software solutions. You will act as a point of contact for all stakeholders to ensure business requirements are understood and met, all while supporting continuous improvement through CMHC’s systems.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate directly with the client community to understand their system needs, document current and future business processes, and guide them through proposed solutions and their implications.
• Build cloud-native and .NET solutions, automate routine tasks, and optimize SQL and batch processes for performance and reliability.
• Develop intuitive user interfaces with JavaScript and Angular, following the MVC architecture to ensure maintainability and scalability.
• Translate ideas into action by authoring clear and comprehensive technical specifications and diagrams for both new and existing solutions.
• Participate actively in testing, defect resolution, and deployment activities to ensure smooth delivery and high‑quality outcomes.
• Implement strong security measures, access controls, and compliance standards to protect applications and data. Stay current with Azure cloud innovations, best practices, and industry trends to continuously enhance system capabilities.
• Design, build, and maintain secure, reusable CI/CD pipeline using Azure DevOPS.

What You Should Have

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field—or a combination of education and experience that proves you’re ready to lead.
• A minimum of 7 years of hands‑on experience designing, building, testing, and deploying Azure cloud solutions that scale and perform.
• Deep technical knowledge of C#.NET, ASP.NET, VB.NET, object‑oriented programming principles, and MVC architecture.
• Strong SQL skills, including relational database design, optimization, and performance tuning.
• Experience with scripting languages like Python and PowerShell to automate and streamline tasks.
• Experience designing and supporting REST APIs, enterprise integrations, messaging technologies, and middleware platforms.
• Experience supporting business‑critical production applications, incident management, root cause analysis, problem resolution, and DevOps practices including CI/CD pipeline design, deployment automation, infrastructure automation, and application observability.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, and modern software development practices, combined with a passion for continuous learning and delivering innovative solutions.

Technologies

• Programming Languages: C#.NET, ASP.NET, VB.NET, Python.
• Databases: SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM DB2.
• Frontend: JavaScript, Angular.
• Cloud & Frameworks: Microsoft Azure, IIS 6.0, Active Directory.
• Tools & Platforms: Windows SharePoint Services, Lotus Notes, ServiceNow, SFTP.
• Version Control & DevOps: VSTS, Git, Azure DevOps.

It Would Be Great If You Also Had

• Experience with systems such as Wallstreet Suite, Swift, CRMS and ArcGis.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Additional experience with PowerShell/Python scripting automation.
• Knowledge of advanced mainframe processes and legacy system modernization.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Standby and Call Back duties are a requirement of this position and will be subject to CMHC policies, including the Standby and Call Back Pay Procedure.