Software Architect

Trane Technologies; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 154,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Trane Technologies in Montreal, Canada invites experienced software architects to shape the next generation of AI-enabled, cloud-native software for sustainable climate solutions. You will define technical direction, lead architecture for scalable systems, and embed AI capabilities into products, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on design and mentorship, security and reliability, and staying ahead with emerging AI technologies to deliver measurable business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience designing architecture for complex applications.
• Proficiency in Python and OO design.
• Experience building scalable distributed systems on cloud platforms.
• Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Experience leading reviews and mentoring engineers.
• Curiosity for emerging AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve architecture of scalable, secure software systems.
• Lead design of distributed, cloud-native services and APIs.
• Develop production-ready generative AI and agentic AI capabilities.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs.
• Establish engineering standards and best practices.
• Mentor teams and conduct architecture reviews.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Python

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

APIs

Databases

Architectural patterns

Mentoring

AI integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Google Cloud Platform

CI/CD

Terraform

OpenAI Agents SDK

AgentCore

Job description

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.

Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

We boldly go.

Where Is The Work

Our BrainBox AI Workplace Presence model dedicates specific in-office days each month to focus on relationships, learning and innovation.

What’s In It For You

A sustainable future demands ongoing digital advancement. Our digital solutions team leads the way in developing next-generation climate technology focused on reducing demand-side energy consumption and emissions. Our team—including BrainBox AI, Nuvolo, and more—combines technical expertise with advanced analytics to create data-driven solutions that add real value for customers, communities, and the planet. Whether you're advancing AI in HVAC or driving analytics for greater efficiency, your ideas will help engineer solutions for stronger communities and a sustainable world.

Join a collaborative engineering team building the next generation of AI-powered solutions that improve the performance and sustainability of commercial buildings worldwide. As a Software Architect, you will define the technical direction of our software platforms while helping shape how generative AI and agentic AI capabilities are embedded into our products to solve real customer problems.

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of AI-enabled software engineering, designing intelligent, cloud-native systems that combine modern software architecture with large language models, autonomous AI workflows, and scalable distributed services. You will influence long-term engineering strategy while remaining hands-on with technical design and implementation.

What You Will Do

• Define and evolve the architecture of scalable, secure, and high-performance software systems.
• Design end-to-end software solutions, ensuring seamless integration across services, platforms, and infrastructure.
• Lead the architecture and design of distributed systems, cloud-native services, APIs, databases, event-driven systems, and AI-powered applications.
• Design and deliver production-ready generative AI and agentic AI capabilities that enhance products, automate workflows, and create measurable business value.
• Partner with engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical designs and architectural solutions.
• Establish and promote software engineering standards, design patterns, coding guidelines, and best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and tools to support current and future business needs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship through architecture reviews, design reviews, and code reviews.
• Identify technical risks, architectural bottlenecks, and scalability challenges, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure software architecture aligns with security, performance, reliability, maintainability, and business objectives.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies, models, and engineering approaches, identifying opportunities to responsibly integrate them into our products and engineering practices.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience, including experience designing software architecture for complex applications.
• Proven experience delivering end-to-end software solutions from architecture and design through implementation and production deployment.
• Strong proficiency in Python and object-oriented software design principles.
• Demonstrated experience designing scalable, distributed, and cloud-based software systems.
• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, APIs, relational and NoSQL databases, messaging systems, and system integration.
• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, or MongoDB.
• Experience building applications on cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership across development teams.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a desire to continuously learn and apply modern engineering practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms.
• Experience with microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and observability tools.
• Experience designing agentic AI architectures, autonomous workflows, and AI-driven automation solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate emerging technologies and engineering tools, champion adoption of best practices, and mentor engineering teams on modern software development approaches.
• Familiarity with modern AI frameworks and orchestration platforms such as AWS AgentCore, OpenAI Agents SDK or equivalent technologies.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments.
• Experience building AI, machine learning, or data-intensive applications is considered an asset.

Language Requirements

French-English bilingualism is required.

In addition to fluency in French, successful candidates must have full professional proficiency in English in order to support and collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues and/or various stakeholders.

Annual Base Salary Range Or Hourly Base Pay Range

$111 308,33 - $155 435,00

Compensation Type

Salary

Incentive Eligible

No

Sales Commission Eligible

No

Disclaimer:

We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. The position is imminently available, and qualified candidates will be considered for immediate placement.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.