CAE Inc

Software Developer - Developer Platform

CAE Inc$90K — $110K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in software development, platform engineering, or DevOps.
  • Experience in developing and maintaining production-grade applications.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD and software development platforms.
  • Skilled in building automation solutions and integrations.
  • Strong grasp of software architecture, APIs, and best practices.
  • Experience with cloud and container technologies.
  • Familiarity with Terraform Cloud, Kubernetes, Ansible, Azure, and Github.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain platform services and automation solutions.
  • Improve and support Developer Platform environments and SDLC tooling.
  • Automate operational processes to minimize manual work.
  • Develop self-service capabilities for enhanced developer productivity.
  • Identify and reduce technical debt across platforms.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex platform issues.
  • Contribute to platform architecture and engineering best practices.

Benefits

  • Fully flexible benefits tailored to your needs.
  • Defined benefit pension plan and group RRSP available.
  • Employee stock purchase plan and corporate discounts offered.
  • Physical wellness plan and supplemental maternity benefits included.
  • Flexible schedules and 'California Fridays' year-round.
  • Social and community activities throughout the year.
Full Job Description

About theDeveloper Platform team

TheDeveloper Platformprovidesthe 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.

About the Platform Operations Squad

The Platform Operations Squadis responsible foroperating, supporting, and continuously improving theDeveloper Platformplatforms and services.

The team's goal is to reduce operational burden through automation, improve platform reliability and adoption,eliminatetechnical debt, and enable software teams to be more productive through scalable self-service solutions.

Position Overview

We are looking for a highly motivatedsoftware developerwho 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.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, andmaintainplatform services, automation solutions, and internal engineering tools.

  • Improve and supportDeveloper Platformplatforms and SDLC tooling.

  • Automate operational processes andeliminatemanual work wherever possible.

  • Develop self-service capabilities that improve developer productivity.

  • Identifyand reduce technical debt across platform solutions.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex platform and integration issues.

  • Contribute to platform architecture, standards, and engineering best practices.

  • Mentorteammates,share knowledge, and help grow the technical maturity of the team.

  • Challenge existing processes and propose innovative solutions that improve efficiency and scalability.

Leadership & Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will:

  • Be highly curious and eager to learnnew 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.

What Success Looks Like

  • Reduced operational workload through automation and self-service.

  • Improved reliability and adoption ofDeveloper Platformplatforms.

  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in software development, platform engineering, DevOps, ora relatedfield.

  • Experience developing andmaintainingproduction-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(includingGithubCopilot), Azure

PreferredQualifications:

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

What we offer:

  • 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!

About CAE Inc

CAE Inc. is a Canadian manufacturer of simulation technologies, modelling technologies and training services to airlines, aircraft manufacturers, healthcare specialists, and defense customers. CAE was founded in 1947, and has manufacturing operations and training facilities in 35 countries. CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on training solutions for defense forces across the world. CAE's Civil Aviation Training Solutions business unit provides training solutions for civil aviation organizations worldwide, including airlines, aircraft manufacturers, training centers, and aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul organizations. CAE's Healthcare business unit designs and manufactures simulators and offers audiovisual and simulation center management services for medical schools, nursing schools, hospitals, defense forces, and other medical organizations. CAE is headquartered in Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
Learn more about CAE Inc
Size
13,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Founded
1947
5 Year Trend
+4.5%
NASDAQ

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