Senior Software Developer

Autodesk

. Design, build, and ship backend services and REST APIs on AWS, including serverless and event-driven components .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$107,000 - CA$157,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and building backend services and REST APIs on AWS, with a strong focus on quality, security, and efficiency. Proven ability to mentor developers, lead technical projects, and maintain operational health through observability and incident response.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AWS ProficiencyBackend Language ExpertiseAPI Design and VersioningCI/CD Pipeline OwnershipTesting Discipline

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Hard Skills

JavaTypeScriptPythonGoRubyAPI DesignRelational Database ManagementUnit TestingIntegration TestingEnd-to-End Testing

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AWS LambdaAWS SQSAWS SNSAWS API GatewayAWS DynamoDBAWS S3AWS IAMObservability ToolsAI Coding Assistants

Certifications & Qualifications

BA/BS in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Backend DevelopmentServerless ArchitectureEvent-Driven ServicesCI/CD IntegrationIncident Response

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSDynamoDBJavaPythonRubyTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and ship backend services and REST APIs on AWS, including serverless and event-driven components
Partner with architects, technical leads, and product owners to turn a shared vision into clear designs and deliverables
Set engineering standards for quality, security, resiliency, and efficiency
Lead by example in code reviews and mentor developers through pairing and feedback
Build reusable solutions, frameworks, automation, and orchestration for a broad range of applications
Own quality end to end through unit and integration tests, CI/CD integration, and refactoring
Plan and drive complex technical projects from design through delivery
Break down work, surface risks early, and support the team through rollout
Maintain operational health using observability tools, on-call, and incident response
Use AI tools in design, coding, testing, and debugging while maintaining review and testing standards
Collaborate across a globally distributed team and with stakeholders
Communicate clearly in writing and keep decisions and context visible

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Strong written and verbal communication
Track record of mentoring other developers and contributing to design reviews
5+ years of professional experience building and shipping backend software
Strong proficiency in at least one backend language (Java, TypeScript, Python, Go, Ruby, etc.)
Experience designing, building, and versioning APIs
Solid understanding of relational databases, including schema design and query optimization
Advanced knowledge of AWS (Lambda, SQS/SNS, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, IAM)
Hands-on experience building and running serverless, event-driven services
Experience owning CI/CD pipelines and deployments, including safe rollout and rollback practices
Proven testing discipline: unit, integration, and end-to-end tests, with testing built into the delivery pipeline
Hands-on experience with observability and troubleshooting tools
Experience using AI coding assistants in daily engineering work
Judgment to review, test, and validate AI-generated code before it ships

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual cash bonuses may be included
Commissions for sales roles may be included
Stock grants may be included
Comprehensive benefits package may be included
In-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification may be required