Applied AI Backend Sr. Software Developer - Ottawa, ON

Trend Micro
Ottawa
Workplace: HybridFull timeCAD 105,000 - 130,000 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Problem-solving","Collaboration","Communication","Mentorship","Analytical thinking"]

Design, develop, test, and support SaaS backend services at scale for TrendAI Vision One. Lead AI-augmented implementation of complex features, drive architectural decisions, and mentor junior engineers. Build and deploy microservices and event-driven systems on cloud-native platforms, ensure reliability with CI/CD, IaC, and monitoring, and perform deep distributed-system troubleshooting. Partner with Product, UX, and SRE to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

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Applied AI Backend Sr. Software Developer - Ottawa, ON

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Job Summary

Design, develop, test, and support SaaS backend services at scale for TrendAI Vision One. Lead AI-augmented implementation of complex features, drive architectural decisions, and mentor junior engineers. Build and deploy microservices and event-driven systems on cloud-native platforms, ensure reliability with CI/CD, IaC, and monitoring, and perform deep distributed-system troubleshooting. Partner with Product, UX, and SRE to deliver secure, scalable solutions.
Location: Ottawa
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead AI-driven architecture and implementation of complex features using AI coding assistants to explore and select optimal designs.
  • •Own feature development end-to-end, from AI-assisted prototyping and design through deployment and long-term maintenance.
  • •Perform expert code reviews, validating AI-generated code for architectural fit, security vulnerabilities, and system context.
  • •Design and deploy scalable microservices and event-driven architectures using cloud-native best practices.
  • •Mentor engineers and lead root-cause analysis for distributed system issues; collaborate with Product, UX, and SRE for timely delivery.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 105,000 - 130,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalLife InsuranceDisabilityParental LeaveTuition AssistanceRetirement SavingsPaid LeaveWellness Stipend

Key Requirements

  • •3+ years of professional software development experience focused on backend systems and cloud-native SaaS.
  • •Proficiency in one or more languages: Go, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
  • •Ability to integrate AI tools throughout the SDLC while maintaining code quality and architectural consistency.
  • •Significant cloud-native development experience on AWS or Azure, including microservices, REST APIs, and asynchronous messaging patterns.
  • •Experience with automated CI/CD pipelines and a reliability mindset, plus BS/MS in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience.
Experience:3+ yearsAI securitySaaSCloud-nativeMicroservicesEvent-driven
Education:Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Skills:Problem-solvingCollaborationCommunicationMentorshipAnalytical thinking
Tech Stack:GoJavaJavaScriptPythonAWSAzureMicroservicesREST APIsAsynchronous messagingEvent-driven architectureCI/CDInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Unit testsIntegration testsMonitoringTelemetryClaude CodeCursorGitHub Copilot

Company Brief

Trend Micro
Global cybersecurity company providing endpoint, cloud, network, and hybrid security solutions to protect businesses and consumers from cyber threats, leveraging threat intelligence, machine learning, and automated protection across environments.
Industry: Cybersecurity
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
Founded: 1988
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