Principal Software Engineer

Job Title : Principal Associate, Software Engineer

Location : Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Type : Full Time

Our client, a leading technology-driven organization, is looking for a Principal Associate, Software Engineer to join their growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work across a wide range of modern technologies and contribute to building scalable, high-impact solutions.

Enjoy a hybrid work environment, with 3 days in the office. Build a comfortable workspace with our one-time, Work From Home allowance and enjoy our head office located conveniently across the street from Union Station.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to multiple initiatives spanning backend systems, frontend applications, mobile platforms (Android/iOS), infrastructure, tooling, platform engineering, developer experience, and data engineering
• Design and build modern applications using object-oriented programming principles
• Apply test-driven development practices throughout the full software lifecycle
• Research, assess, and adopt emerging tools, frameworks, and engineering best practices
• Stay current with technology trends and actively participate in internal and external tech communities
• Mentor and collaborate with fellow engineers, supporting continuous learning and growth
• Strengthen engineering standards through clear communication, documentation, presentations, and knowledge sharing
• Partner within and across Agile teams to design, develop, deploy, and maintain full-stack solutions
• Proactively identify gaps, troubleshoot issues, and drive solutions through to completion

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on application development experience using one or more of the following: Java, Python, Scala, Swift, Kotlin, or Go
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional application development experience
• Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset and appreciation for inclusive engineering cultures
• Experience practicing Test-Driven Development
• Background working in Agile environments
• Exposure to AWS and/or relevant AWS certifications (Solution Architect – Associate is a plus)
• Familiarity with distributed systems, APIs, microservices, data platforms, databases (relational, NoSQL, or time-series), streaming or messaging systems, DevOps practices, and system reliability