Senior Software Developer/Développeur de logiciels principal
About the role
Senior Software Developer
Group: Information Technology and Cybersecurity
Reports to : Head of Digital Development
Location: WADA Headquarters, Montreal, Canada
Posting deadline: 23 January 2026
WHO WE ARE
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established in 1999 as an international independent agency to lead a collaborative worldwide movement for doping-free sport. As the global regulatory body, WADA’s primary role is to develop, harmonize and coordinate anti-doping rules and policies across all sports and countries. Our key activities include: scientific and social science research; education; intelligence & investigations; development of anti-doping capacity; and, monitoring of compliance with the World Anti-Doping Program.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is responsible for monitoring compliance of signatories to the World Anti-Doping Code (Code). WADA’s IT & Cybersecurity group is responsible for the design, integration, development and operation of multiple large-scale systems that support various anti-doping activities.
Under the supervision of the Head of Digital Development, the Senior Software Developer will be responsible to design, develop, maintain, monitor and support the web and mobile applications in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. The successful candidate must have experience and knowledge of all stages of software development in an agile setting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in discussions with software architects and product analysts to understand the Anti-Doping processes and transform them into software design and comprehensive user experience;
- Be a vital part of the software development team that develops complex secure software applications through design, implementation, integration and deployment.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering or related field;
- 5+ years experience in an IT/Software Engineering role to build software applications through the full software development life cycle of design, development, delivery, and support;
- Mendix certified developer, minimum intermediate level;
- Experience with Java8 J2EE, JBoss EAP7, web services, SOAP: JAX-WS, REST, Spring, Spring Security, Struts, Velocity;
- Experience with cloud deployment environments (e.g. AWS, Azure), Kubernetes, ECS/Docker and cloud native technologies;
- Experience with DB queries and optimization in PostgreSQL, MS SQL or mySQL;
- Experience with continuous integration such as Jenkins, Maven, GIT/BitBucket, Nexus;
- Experience with cloud message APIs and usage of push notifications;
- Good knowledge of security and privacy standards, and authentication protocols (e.g. OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML). Experience with SSO and integration with Keycloak;
- Familiar with test automation concepts;
- Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills;
- Ability to manage stress, stay organized and meticulous;
- Excellent oral and written skills in one of the two WADA official languages (English/French) and very good command of the other official language; additional languages would be an asset;
- Fit with organizational culture: Teamwork, team spirit and love of sport;
- Aligned with WADA core values: Integrity, Openness and Excellence.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive Benefits Package.
Vision: WADA’s vision is a world where all athletes compete in a doping-free sporting environment.
Mission: WADA's mission is to lead a collaborative worldwide movement for doping-free sport.
About us: WADA is headquartered in Montreal, Canada and has regional offices in Cape Town, South Africa; Lausanne, Switzerland; Montevideo, Uruguay; Tokyo, Japan and the office of the President in Warsaw, Poland. As of August 2025, the Agency employs approximately 187 employees and is represented by 53 nationalities. We value the diversity of our employees – current and future – that, as a global team, endeavor every day to protect the rights of clean athletes worldwide.
The masculine is used in our communications for the sole purpose of lightening the text and it designates all genders. WADA believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner. WADA would like to thank all candidates who have shown an interest by applying for a position. However, after a thorough profile review, only the retained candidates will be contacted.
About World Anti-Doping Agency
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established in 1999 as an international independent agency composed and funded equally by the sport movement and governments of the world. Its key activities include scientific research, education, development of anti-doping capacities, and monitoring of the World Anti Doping Code (Code) – the document harmonizing anti-doping policies in all sports and all countries.
WADA works towards a vision of a world where all athletes compete in a doping-free sporting environment.
Our Vision: A world that values and fosters doping-free sport.
Our Mission: WADA's mission is to lead a collaborative worldwide campaign for doping-free sport.
Senior Software Developer/Développeur de logiciels principal
About the role
Senior Software Developer
Group: Information Technology and Cybersecurity
Reports to : Head of Digital Development
Location: WADA Headquarters, Montreal, Canada
Posting deadline: 23 January 2026
WHO WE ARE
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established in 1999 as an international independent agency to lead a collaborative worldwide movement for doping-free sport. As the global regulatory body, WADA’s primary role is to develop, harmonize and coordinate anti-doping rules and policies across all sports and countries. Our key activities include: scientific and social science research; education; intelligence & investigations; development of anti-doping capacity; and, monitoring of compliance with the World Anti-Doping Program.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is responsible for monitoring compliance of signatories to the World Anti-Doping Code (Code). WADA’s IT & Cybersecurity group is responsible for the design, integration, development and operation of multiple large-scale systems that support various anti-doping activities.
Under the supervision of the Head of Digital Development, the Senior Software Developer will be responsible to design, develop, maintain, monitor and support the web and mobile applications in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. The successful candidate must have experience and knowledge of all stages of software development in an agile setting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in discussions with software architects and product analysts to understand the Anti-Doping processes and transform them into software design and comprehensive user experience;
- Be a vital part of the software development team that develops complex secure software applications through design, implementation, integration and deployment.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering or related field;
- 5+ years experience in an IT/Software Engineering role to build software applications through the full software development life cycle of design, development, delivery, and support;
- Mendix certified developer, minimum intermediate level;
- Experience with Java8 J2EE, JBoss EAP7, web services, SOAP: JAX-WS, REST, Spring, Spring Security, Struts, Velocity;
- Experience with cloud deployment environments (e.g. AWS, Azure), Kubernetes, ECS/Docker and cloud native technologies;
- Experience with DB queries and optimization in PostgreSQL, MS SQL or mySQL;
- Experience with continuous integration such as Jenkins, Maven, GIT/BitBucket, Nexus;
- Experience with cloud message APIs and usage of push notifications;
- Good knowledge of security and privacy standards, and authentication protocols (e.g. OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML). Experience with SSO and integration with Keycloak;
- Familiar with test automation concepts;
- Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills;
- Ability to manage stress, stay organized and meticulous;
- Excellent oral and written skills in one of the two WADA official languages (English/French) and very good command of the other official language; additional languages would be an asset;
- Fit with organizational culture: Teamwork, team spirit and love of sport;
- Aligned with WADA core values: Integrity, Openness and Excellence.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive Benefits Package.
Vision: WADA’s vision is a world where all athletes compete in a doping-free sporting environment.
Mission: WADA's mission is to lead a collaborative worldwide movement for doping-free sport.
About us: WADA is headquartered in Montreal, Canada and has regional offices in Cape Town, South Africa; Lausanne, Switzerland; Montevideo, Uruguay; Tokyo, Japan and the office of the President in Warsaw, Poland. As of August 2025, the Agency employs approximately 187 employees and is represented by 53 nationalities. We value the diversity of our employees – current and future – that, as a global team, endeavor every day to protect the rights of clean athletes worldwide.
The masculine is used in our communications for the sole purpose of lightening the text and it designates all genders. WADA believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner. WADA would like to thank all candidates who have shown an interest by applying for a position. However, after a thorough profile review, only the retained candidates will be contacted.
About World Anti-Doping Agency
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established in 1999 as an international independent agency composed and funded equally by the sport movement and governments of the world. Its key activities include scientific research, education, development of anti-doping capacities, and monitoring of the World Anti Doping Code (Code) – the document harmonizing anti-doping policies in all sports and all countries.
WADA works towards a vision of a world where all athletes compete in a doping-free sporting environment.
Our Vision: A world that values and fosters doping-free sport.
Our Mission: WADA's mission is to lead a collaborative worldwide campaign for doping-free sport.