Software Engineer - Platform Engineering

About Deloitte and the Opportunity

Deloitte is a leading 100% Canadian-owned professional services firm committed to making meaningful impacts that help people, organizations, and communities thrive by building a sustainable and prosperous future. This role is based in Toronto, Ontario and offers a permanent full-time position with a hybrid work model.

Role Overview

As a Software Engineer in Platform Engineering, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting scalable platform services and applications that empower delivery teams organization-wide. The role demands hands-on software development focusing on creating high-quality, secure, and maintainable solutions while contributing reusable components, automation, developer productivity tools, and enforcing engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain full-stack applications, platform services, and APIs.
• Translate technical and functional requirements into clean, production-ready code.
• Create reusable libraries, frameworks, services, templates, and developer tools.
• Develop integrations, APIs, and event-driven systems using modern architecture patterns.
• Apply sound system design principles focusing on modularity, scalability, resilience, performance, and security.
• Contribute to cloud-native and microservice architecture solutions.
• Enhance CI/CD pipelines, automate deployment workflows, and build developer productivity tools.
• Implement observability practices including monitoring, logging, and reliability enhancements.
• Troubleshoot production issues to improve operational stability and system reliability.
• Participate in rigorous code reviews promoting quality, security, and engineering standards.
• Collaborate with architects, senior developers, and platform engineers on technical design and decision making.
• Support internal developer platform functionalities and self-service initiatives.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to boost engineering efficiency.
• Prototype innovative platform capabilities, reusable components, and proof-of-concept solutions.
• Contribute to documentation, best practices guides, and knowledge sharing within the team.

About the Platform Engineering Team

This team manages governance, architecture, standards, and enablement of enterprise platforms and shared technology services that ensure consistency, security, and scalability across development teams.

Candidate Profile and Required Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of software development experience.
• Proficient full-stack developer with expertise across frontend, backend, APIs, and data management layers.
• Strong programming skills in .NET, NodeJS, and TypeScript.
• Experience with both SQL and NoSQL database technologies.
• Proven ability to deliver production-grade applications and services.
• Deep understanding of system design and concepts related to distributed applications.
• Practical experience with REST APIs, asynchronous integrations, and event-driven architecture.
• Familiarity with software architecture and design patterns.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure.
• Experience working with or building microservices.
• Comfortable with Git version control and modern workflow practices.
• Exposure to CI/CD methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools and principles.
• Understanding of monitoring, observability, and logging frameworks.
• Applied secure software development practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication capabilities.
• Experience utilizing AI or generative AI tools to accelerate software development.

Desired Attributes

• Dependable software engineer delivering reliable, quality code consistently.
• Capable of working autonomously while aware of when to seek guidance.
• Results-focused with a practical approach to problem solving and execution.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work across various disciplines.
• A developer focused on balancing speed, quality, and maintainability.
• Innovator who thinks beyond project delivery with emphasis on reuse and platform leverage.
• Advocate for automating repetitive tasks and improving engineering processes.
• Commitment to standards, security protocols, operational excellence, and enhancing developer experience.
• Passion for building cross-team enabling capabilities.
• Curious technologist keen to adopt modern engineering practices, cloud technologies, and AI-augmented development.

Total Rewards and Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary range between $69,000 and $114,000 annually, with eligibility for performance-based bonuses. Deloitte provides comprehensive benefits including $4,000 annually for mental health support, a $1,300 flexible spending account, paid time off including "Deloitte Days", dedicated learning and innovation days, flexible work frameworks, and hybrid work models.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

Deloitte fosters a culture of respect, inclusivity, and accessibility welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds including persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and candidates from the Black community. They provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process and have active initiatives supporting reconciliation and accessibility.

Additional Information

Deloitte operates offices across Canada and recognizes that their workplaces exist on traditional Indigenous territories. They commit to respectful collaboration and stewardship in reconciliation and environmental sustainability efforts.