Software Developer - Cloud Platform Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Nakisa Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Vacation time

Year-end week off

Summer day off

Personal days

Sick leave

RRSP matching

Home internet allowance

Gym access

Bixi membership

Team events

Education assistance

Professional dues reimbursement

Job summary

Nakisa Inc. is seeking a Software Developer for the Platform Engineering team to design, build, and maintain cloud-native services powering our product portfolio for Fortune 1000 clients.

You will work in an Agile team, enhancing deployment, monitoring, and CI/CD pipelines while growing your full-stack and platform engineering skills. You will collaborate with Product, QA, and DevOps, contribute to security and compliance features, and use AI-assisted tools to improve speed and code quality in a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of software development experience, including 1+ year with Java.
• Proficiency in full stack development: Java backend with Spring Boot and RESTful APIs, and Vue.js frontend.
• Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
• Strong OOP and design pattern knowledge.
• Experience building microservices and cloud-native apps.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of frontend build tools and state management (Vuex/Pinia).
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration in Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and their frontend components for the cloud platform.
• Contribute to identity and access management features for security and compliance.
• Build tools/integrations for monitoring, logging, and visibility of microservices.
• Help maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable build, test, and deployment.
• Write clean, well-tested code following best practices and design patterns.
• Collaborate with Product, QA, and DevOps to deliver high-quality software on schedule.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Vue.js

PostgreSQL

MySQL

OOP

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Webpack/Babel

Vuex/Pinia

Job description

Nakisa is a global leader in AI-powered enterprise software for Human Resources, Financial Management, and Commercial Real Estate (CRE). Our cloud platform powers mission-critical operations for 1,100+ organizations in 135 countries and serves millions of users.

We are building the next wave of enterprise applications with Nakisa AI. Our products use retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) with secure API integrations to large language models. Customer data stays private and auditable, and we never use client data to train third-party models. This privacy-first design gives enterprises trustworthy AI they can run in production.

What sets us apart is a single platform that connects these functions on shared data models, a focus on high-stakes, compliance-heavy workflows, and a culture anchored in Fairness, Integrity, Service, and Humility. Recognized amongCanada’s top employers , we offer hybrid work, supportive leaders, and clear growth paths. Join us to ship reliable, privacy-first AI at global scale.

About the role

As a Software Developer on our Platform Engineering team, you will help design, build, andmaintainthe cloud-native services and tools that power Nakisa's product portfolio for Fortune 1000 companies around the world. Working within an Agile team, you will contribute to features that improve the deployment, monitoring, and visibility of our microservices, and support the continuous integration and deployment pipelines that our development teams rely on every day. You will collaborate closely with Product, QA, and DevOps as part of our continued shift towardNoOps-driven, cloud-native delivery, growing your full stack and platform engineering skills along the way.

Whatyou'llbe doing

• Design, develop, andmaintainbackend services and their corresponding frontend components for our cloud platform.
• Contribute to features for our identity and access management platform, supporting security and compliance requirements.
• Help build tools and integrations that improve the monitoring, logging, and visibility of microservices and distributed systems.
• Support and helpmaintainCI/CD pipelines, contributing to a smoother, more reliable build, test, and deployment process.
• Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code that follows established best practices and design patterns.
• Collaborate with Product, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality software on schedule.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning, and take ownership of assigned tasks and features.
• Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT/Codex) to improve development speed and code quality.
• Continuously build your skills and help bring new tools, technologies, and best practices to the team.

What you bring

• Bachelor's orMaster's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relatedfield.
• 2+ years of experience in software development, including a minimum of 1 year working with Java.
• Proficiencyin full stack development: backend development using Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs, and frontend development using Vue.js (or similar frameworks such as React or Angular).
• Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or others).
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Experience building scalable, high-performance applications using microservice architecture.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of front-end build tools (Webpack, Babel, or similar) and state management libraries (Vuex,Pinia, or similar).
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug both front-end and back-end issues.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work well in an Agile environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiencyin data modeling, ETL pipelines, and database management (SQL, NoSQL).
• Experience with data engineering tools such as Apache Flink, Elasticsearch, Kafka, Apache Confluent, or Apache Airflow.
• Experience with data visualization and frontend libraries such asECharts,Plotly, D3.js, or similar.
• Understanding ofthe HR or Financial domain space.
• Proficiencyin French and English is an asset for collaboration across our Quebec-based and global teams.

What'sin it for you?

• Work on cutting-edge, cloud-native platform technology
• Build solutions that address high-stakes enterprise challenges in lease accounting, workforce intelligence, and organizational design for some of the world's largest organizations.
• Be part of a company that values continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth.

Why Nakisa?

Flexibility: Hybrid work (1-2 days in our downtown Montréal office).

Time off:Starting at 3 weeks' vacation, a paid week off at year end, an extra paid summer day off, personal and volunteer days, and generous sick leave.

Health & wellness:Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance including telemedicine from day one.

Financial security:RRSP matching up to 4% from day one and a home internet allowance.

Active lifestyle:Free gym access in our downtown office building and half-price Bixi membership.

Social perks:Regular events to unwind with colleagues such as game nights, summer picnic, holiday party, excursions, and more.

Career growth:Mentorship, education assistance (80% up to $1,500 per year) and reimbursement of role-relevant professional dues.

Culture:A supportive, values-driven team with leaders who care.

Make your impact at Nakisa.

• Visa or relocation:not available.
• Hiring process:recruiter conversation, hiring manager interview, and a panel or skills assessment depending on the role.