Staff Software Developer

Staff Software Developer

Company: Cision Location: Canada Contract: Permanent Seniority: Senior

At Cision, we empower individuals to make an impact. Join our global team where your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. We champion curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, enabling you to make meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate. Shape the future of communication and build authentic connections that matter. Your growth is our success, and together, we’ll create the conversations of tomorrow.

About the Role

As a Staff Software Developer, you will collaborate closely with product, design, and Principal Engineers to develop and enhance applications. You will manage AI intent within a spec-driven development framework, orchestrating AI agents to generate production-ready code and automated tests. Utilizing multi-LLM workflows, you will ensure code verification and quality assurance, while providing recommendations on best practices for AI-native workflows. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining code quality, security, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Architecture: Orchestrate complex multi-LLM workflows and define best practices for AI-native coding and code verification.
• Systemic Efficiency: Develop broad solutions that add value across the entire ecosystem while aggressively managing technical debt.
• Leadership: Mentor Senior and II-level engineers, fostering a culture of trust, respect, and high performance.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborate with stakeholders to shape product roadmaps and refine the Spec-Driven Development (SDD) framework for maximum efficiency.
• Governance: Ensure all AI-generated solutions adhere to strict security, performance, and maintainability standards at scale.

Requirements

• Advanced mastery of GitHub Copilot Agent Mode, Spec-Driven Development (SDD), and AI-driven debugging.
• Expert knowledge of .NET 6+ with C#.
• Expertise in SQL.
• Advanced Git experience.
• Extensive experience with Unit Testing.
• Expertise in RESTful web services.
• Advanced knowledge in messaging and queuing systems.
• Experience with front-end frameworks such as React.
• Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience in solution delivery and technical leadership.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary range of $143,000 - $164,100 CAD.
• The opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Support for your professional growth and development.
• The chance to make a significant impact in the field of communication intelligence.

Cision is the global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions. We equip PR, corporate communications, marketing, and social media professionals with the tools they need to excel in today's data-driven world. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.