What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Software Developer - Cloud Platform position at CaseWare?
Job Title : Principal Software Developer – Cloud Platform
Reporting to : Craig Thorvardson, Director of Software Development, Cloud Platform
Location : Hybrid (3 days WFO in GTA). 351 King St E, Toronto, ON ????
Contact : Chengeer Lee - Principal Talent Acquisition Partner & Coach
About the Role :
We are looking for a Principal Software Developer to lead the technical vision and roadmap for Caseware's Cloud Platform team, which powers our core Caseware Cloud product—a critical suite for practice management and client collaboration. In this role, you will drive architectural decisions, oversee major technical initiatives, and work with cross-functional teams to scale and enhance the platform's performance, reliability, and maintainability.
This role is crucial for bridging the gap between Cloud Platform Engineering and development teams , ensuring a balance between maintaining the current monolith (written in .NET) and progressively introducing microservices architecture (Java and .NET Core). You'll work closely with engineering and product leaders to support technical depth, quality engineering, and cultural engagement while enabling long-term business growth.
What is Caseware Cloud?
Caseware Cloud is a flagship cloud-based platform focused on practice management and client collaboration , offering tools that streamline the way professionals and firms manage their engagements and client relationships. Caseware Cloud underpins this suite, providing the infrastructure, scalability, and performance needed for seamless operations across teams and practices. This role is pivotal to ensuring that the Cloud Platform continues to evolve, supporting our rapid growth and future business needs.
Why This Role Matters :
The Cloud Platform team is responsible for long-term planning and ensuring the platform's success.A strong leader is needed to optimize technical decisions, reduce technical debt, and build a clear technical roadmap . You will provide leadership, vision, and mentorship to the team, ensuring the adoption of best practices and driving innovation across the platform.
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What you will do :
- Architectural Leadership : Lead the evolution of the Cloud Platform from a monolith to microservices , identifying the most impactful initiatives that provide the highest return on investment.
- Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with engineering, product teams, and executive leadership to develop a robust technical strategy that aligns with the company's broader goals.
- Technical Vision & Strategy : Drive long-term planning and vision for the Cloud Platform, contributing to both monolith and microservices architectures. Ensure effective resource allocation and priority-setting for key projects.
- Quality Engineering Advocacy : Establish and promote a quality-first engineering culture , guiding teams to implement testing and quality assurance right from the development phase, shifting from end-to-end testing to more modern practices.
- Team Leadership & Mentorship : Inspire and mentor development teams, helping them improve their technical skills, enhance their understanding of quality engineering , and foster a positive team culture.
- Hands-On Involvement : Balance technical leadership with hands-on coding and architectural design. Assist in incident response management and participate in critical production outages.
- Project Management : Lead the execution of major projects such as EKS migration , observability improvements, and enhancements to SQL database performance.
What you will bring :
Key Success Factors in 6-12 Months :
What's In It for You :
This role provides a unique opportunity for a seasoned software architect and leader who wants to make a direct impact on the future of cloud-based practice management solutions at Caseware. If you are passionate about cloud-native technologies, quality engineering, and team culture, we encourage you to apply.
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