Software Developer - Developer Platform-EN
CAE
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Job summary
CAE is seeking a software developer passionate about automation and platform engineering to join the Developer Platform Team. You will design, develop, and maintain platform services and internal engineering tools, advancing CI/CD and self-service capabilities.
The role emphasizes leadership, curiosity, and ownership to help elevate the team, drive meaningful change, and reduce technical debt while improving reliability and scalability of CAE's platform offerings.
Qualifications
- 5+ years in software development, platform engineering, DevOps or related field.
- Experience building production-grade applications or services.
- Experience with CI/CD and software development platforms.
- Experience building automation solutions and integrations.
- Strong understanding of software architecture, APIs, and development best practices.
- Experience working with cloud and container technologies.
- Experience with Terraform Cloud, Kubernetes/Openshift, Ansible, Github Copilot, Azure
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain platform services, automation solutions, and internal engineering tools.
- Improve and support Developer Platform platforms and SDLC tooling.
- Automate operational processes and eliminate manual work wherever possible.
- Develop self-service capabilities that improve developer productivity.
- Identify and reduce technical debt across platform solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex platform and integration issues.
- Contribute to platform architecture, standards, and engineering best practices.
- Mentor teammates, share knowledge, and help grow the technical maturity of the team.
- Challenge existing processes and propose innovative solutions that improve efficiency and scalability.
Skills
Tools
Job description
The Developer Platform provides the platforms, automation, and engineering capabilities that enable software teams across CAE to deliver software faster, with higher quality, stronger cybersecurity, and an improved developer experience.
The Developer Platform provides the platforms, automation, and engineering capabilities that enable software teams across CAE to deliver software faster, with higher quality, stronger cybersecurity, and an improved developer experience.
Our mission is to scale software delivery through standardized workflows, reusable automation, self-service capabilities, AI-enabled engineering practices, and modern SDLC platforms.
The Platform Operations Squad is responsible for operating, supporting, and continuously improving the Developer Platform platforms and services.
The team's goal is to reduce operational burden through automation, improve platform reliability and adoption, eliminate technical debt, and enable software teams to be more productive through scalable self-service solutions.
We are looking for a highly motivated software developer who is passionate about automation, platform engineering, and continuous improvement.
More than a technology expert, we are looking for someone who is curious, driven, challenges the status quo, and actively seeks better ways of working. The ideal candidate combines strong software development skills with platform administration experience and the leadership mindset needed to help elevate the team and drive meaningful change.
- Design, develop, and maintain platform services, automation solutions, and internal engineering tools.
- Improve and support Developer Platform platforms and SDLC tooling.
- Automate operational processes and eliminate manual work wherever possible.
- Develop self-service capabilities that improve developer productivity.
- Identify and reduce technical debt across platform solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex platform and integration issues.
- Contribute to platform architecture, standards, and engineering best practices.
- Mentor teammates, share knowledge, and help grow the technical maturity of the team.
- Challenge existing processes and propose innovative solutions that improve efficiency and scalability.
- Be highly curious and eager to learn new technologies.
- Demonstrate initiative and ownership.
- Challenge existing ways of working and drive continuous improvement.
- Have a strong automation-first mindset.
- Be comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving complex problems.
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Influence through leadership, collaboration, and technical credibility.
- Help raise the overall performance, maturity, and effectiveness of the team.
- Reduced operational workload through automation and self-service.
- Improved reliability and adoption of Developer Platform platforms.
- Faster resolution of platform issues and technical debt reduction.
- Increased engineering efficiency and developer satisfaction.
- Strong technical leadership and positive influence within the Platform Operations Squad.
- 5+ years of experience in software development, platform engineering, DevOps, or a related field.
- Experience developing and maintaining production-grade applications or services.
- Experience with CI/CD and software development platforms.
- Experience building automation solutions and integrations.
- Strong understanding of software architecture, APIs, and development best practices.
- Experience working with cloud and container technologies.
- Experience with Terraform Cloud, Kubernetes/Openshift, Ansible, Github (including Github Copilot), Azure
Experience with the following:
- Jira
- Artifactory
- Azure DevOps
- Service Now
- Infrastructure as Code
- Python, C#, Java, TypeScript, or similar languages
- PowerShell, Bash, or other scripting languages
- Monitoring and observability platforms
- AI-assisted software development tools
- Benefits: Fully flexible so you can choose what matters most
- Retirement: Defined benefit pension plan and group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Financial perks: Employee stock purchase plan and numerous corporate discounts
- Personal and family programs: Physical wellness plan and supplemental maternity benefits
- Work-life balance: Flexible schedules and "California Fridays" year-round
- Fun at work: Social and community activities throughout the year!
At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.
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CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com if needed.
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As part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
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