Cision, Senior Software Developer, Software Engineer, AMER, Canada
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A senior software developer shapes solutions and AI-driven workflows to build and enhance applications, collaborating across product, design, and data science teams.
About this role
You will work closely with product, design, and data science teams to develop and enhance applications by managing AI intent within a spec-driven development framework. As a technical expert, you will help orchestrate AI agents to generate production-ready code and automated tests, utilizing multi-LLM workflows for code verification and quality assurance. You will provide recommendations on best practices for AI-native workflows while ensuring code maintainability, security, and performance. A solid understanding of the .NET stack and the entire SDLC is required to ensure efficient, spec-led project completion.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Develop solutions that add value and efficiency across systems while minimizing technical debt.
Expertly use AI agents and GitHub Copilot to implement .NET solutions from high-level Specs.
Collaborate closely with engineers, product owners, and stakeholders to meet product objectives and refine Specs.
Maintain a "Test First" mentality by managing the intent of AI-generated code so that it meets the functional, security, and performance requirements of the product.
Stay updated on technology trends and product roadmaps to guide development.
Contribute to cross-functional business processes.
Promote best practices, cross-team collaboration, and process continuity.
Mentor less experienced engineers as they grow in their skills.
Foster a collaborative culture based on trust and respect.
Experience you will have:
Proficiency in Spec-Driven Development (SDD) and AI-native coding in VS Code.
Expertise in GitHub Copilot Agent Mode and AI-driven debugging.
.NET 6+ with C#
SQL
Git
Unit Testing
RESTful web services
Messaging & queuing
Front-end framework such as React
Preferred Experience:
MySQL
Postgres
Kubernetes
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Computer related subject area or related business field and six (6) or more year’s experience in Information Technology and solution delivery, or equivalent combination of education and experience in similar fields is required.
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