The OpportunitySr. Software Development Engineer - VANCOUVER, CANADA
We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer specializing in AWS-based cloud
software with a strong background in data ontology and knowledge graphs. This position is
in our Vancouver, BC office within our Data Foundation Team. This role will be pivotal in
advancing our cloud software solutions, incorporating sophisticated data structures and
knowledge representation.
What You'll Do- In this influential role, you will:
- Develop Advanced Cloud & Data Platforms
- Utilize your AWS and cloud-native engineering to design scalable data pipelines, leverage
modern table formats, and embed policy-as-code. - You will harness GenAI-powered developer tools to accelerate delivery while building robust, governed, self-service cloud platforms.
- Lead in Technical Innovation
- Guide the technical trajectory of a growing two-pizza "You Build It, You Run It" team.
- Drive adoption of distributed data processing, Lakehouse architectures, and sidecar "Agent Boss" agents that continuously operate, optimize, and remediate workloads.
- Ensure solutions adhere to cloud and data engineering best practices while unlocking velocity and scale.
- Collaborate and Influence.
- Work closely with product managers, data scientists, and platform engineers to balance velocity with governance.
- You'll shape the future of our AWS-based platforms, ensuring they meet both business goals and user experience expectations, while sustaining a true 24x7 support model.
- Mentor with Expertise
- Bring specialized expertise in cloud-native data processing, platform reliability, and GenAI-driven development.
- Mentor engineers from co-op to senior level, foster a culture of craftsmanship and learning, and help build the next generation of technical leaders in our Canadian engineering hub.
Who We Are Looking For:
- The ideal candidate is experienced AWS cloud and data engineering professionals who
thrive in small, high-impact teams. - You have solid experience with distributed data processing, platform building, and observability, paired with fluency in GenAI coding assistants and modern developer productivity tools. You are a leader who enjoys mentoring, guiding, and inspiring others, and you embrace the "You Build It, You Run It" ethos.
- This role is more than a job; it's an opportunity to shape the core of Planview's Data Foundation strategy, scaling a team that unlocks governed self-service data at enterprise scale.
- By combining your technical depth with leadership and collaboration, you'll make a
lasting impact on the way modern cloud platforms and GenAI-powered engineering are built
What You'll Bring- Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of professional software development experience including
experience delivering complex, enterprise-grade software projects. - Strong proficiency in Java, Python, and SQL for enterprise application
development, data processing, and database operations. - Strong expertise in AWS services and cloud architecture, with emphasis on
building scalable, reliable, and secure software and data platforms. - Hands-on experience with large-scale data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache
Spark, Flink, or AWS Glue) for distributed computing and analytics. - Proficiency with modern cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)
for data warehousing, analytics, and scalable data management. - Experience with cloud service integration and APIs.
- Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and modern CI/CD practices for secure,
automated software delivery. - Proficiency with Docker and containerization technologies for deployment,
scaling, and environment management in cloud environments. - Strong working knowledge of data security, governance, and privacy best
practices in cloud-native environments. - Expected Salary: 120,000 -145,000 CAD
- Preferred Qualifications
These skills are not required on day one, but they are highly valued as they align with our
mission to build a GenAI-first Data Foundation and scale a two-pizza, "You Build It, You Run
It team":
- Experience with building and maintaining Knowledge Graphs and managing
Data Ontologies, enabling richer data discovery, interoperability, and governance - Solid understanding of W3C ontology standards (RDF, RDFS, OWL, SKOS, SHACL),
with practical experience in implementing ontologies with real data to drive
measurable business value - Interest in or hands-on exposure to Generative AI architectures, including LLM
integration patterns, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems, prompt
engineering, and AI-driven data workflows that extend developer and platform
productivity - Experience leveraging AI-powered coding assistants and developer
productivity tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, CodiumAI, Claude
Code) to accelerate prototyping, code refactoring, and proof-of-concept development - Familiarity with observability practices (e.g., OpenTelemetry, Prometheus/Grafana,
CloudWatch) and participation in on-call rotations, aligning with our "You Build It,
You Run It" culture of ownership - Knowledge of multi-cloud environments (Azure or GCP) to support broader
interoperability while keeping AWS as the primary execution environment - Experience with modern table formats (Apache Iceberg) and query engines
(Trino, DuckDB) - Experience with workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, Dagster, MWAA)
- Experience with event streaming and CDC technologies (Kafka, Kinesis, Pub/Sub
Benefits at PlanviewAt Planview, you'll join our global team and culture which reflects the vibrant communities in which our employees live and work. To support you at Planview, you will enjoy:
- Unplugged Days: 4 company-wide paid days off per year to recharge and relax.
- Generous PTO offerings (region dependent).
- Region specific competitive benefit plans to support you at any life stage including parental leave, retirement, medical plans, wellness support, and remote work support.
- Paid time to volunteer through Planview's Force for Good Week.
- Employee Referral bonus program.
- Weekly office lunches for hybrid team members and social events.
- Flexible work hours/environment.
Now is a great time to join our team. If you are looking for a place to grow your career, innovate with best-in-class solutions, and build the future of connected work, Planview is the right place for you!
