Senior Software Engineer with AI First
Top Benefits
About the role
As the recognized global standard for project-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference. At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work. Our employees put our core values into action daily, creating a one-of-a-kind culture that has been recognized globally. Thanks to our incredible team, Deltek has been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post and a Best Place to Work in Asia by World HRD Congress. www.deltek.com
Position Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and ship product features end-to-end—spanning UI components,
RESTful APIs, and cloud infrastructure—with increasing autonomy and technical
ownership
- Architect and implement scalable, highly available systems using Amazon Web Services,
Docker, and Terraform
- Establish and maintain software quality through robust CI/CD pipelines, comprehensive
test automation, and code quality standards
- Investigate and resolve production issues, conducting thorough root cause analysis and
implementing preventive solutions and performance optimizations
- Apply system design patterns including microservice architecture and serverless
computing to build solutions that scale to millions of users
- Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and sprint planning to drive
technical excellence across the team
AI-Powered Development:
- Integrate GenAI tools like Anthropic Claude into your workflow for code generation,
technical documentation, and automated testing
- Utilize AI-assisted debugging platforms to accelerate issue identification and resolution
in production environments
- Apply advanced prompt engineering techniques to generate infrastructure-as-code
templates and backend service scaffolding
- Evaluate and implement agentic AI tools that enhance developer workflows, including
automated test generation, intelligent code review assistance, and deployment
automation
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- 6-7 years of professional software development experience, preferably in a product
company.
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering from a Canadian University
- Strong proficiency in modern programming languages such as TypeScript, C#, Python,
or JavaScript
- Demonstrated experience building and deploying web applications, with understanding
of both frontend and backend development
- Solid grasp of software engineering fundamentals including data structures, algorithms,
and design patterns
- Track record of delivering pragmatic, maintainable solutions that balance technical
elegance with business requirements
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability for code quality and system reliability
- Self-directed learning ability with capacity to independently research and master new
technologies
-
Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills for technical discussions
Preferred Experience:
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3,
RDS, etc.)
- Practical knowledge of containerization (Docker) and infrastructure-as-code
(Terraform)
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub
Actions, or GitLab CI
- Proficiency with relational databases, especially PostgreSQL, including query
optimization and schema design
- Frontend development experience with React or similar modern frameworks
- Backend API development using Node.js, C#/ASP.NET, or comparable frameworks
- Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
- Active use of GenAI tools (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Codeium, etc.) in your
development workflow
- Track record of implementing AI-powered features or intelligent automation
- Experience with agentic AI systems for orchestrating complex workflows
- Contributions to open-source projects or technical blog posts demonstrating thought
leadership
- Participation in professional development through conferences, workshops, or technical
communities
What Sets You Apart:
- Portfolio of projects showcasing architectural decisions and technical problem-solving
- Experience scaling systems to handle significant user growth or traffic spikes
- Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements
- Passion for developer experience and tools that enhance team productivity
- Enthusiasm for staying current with emerging technologies, particularly AI-assisted
development
Career Interests
Engineering
Compensation Info
The salary range for this position is $78,500.00-$138,750.00. This range is subject to change as Deltek takes a number of factors into consideration when determining individual base pay, such as location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including incentive compensation and equity.
Benefits and perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with Deltek. Employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, paid vacation time and holidays, well-living programs, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and tuition reimbursement.
Position Type
FT
Travel Requirements
No
Applicant Privacy Notice
Deltek is committed to the protection and promotion of your privacy. In connection with your application for employment with us at Deltek, it is necessary for us to collect, store and use information about you (“Personal Data”) to administer and evaluate your application. We are the “controller” of the Personal Data you provide us and will process any such Personal Data in accordance with applicable law and the statements contained in this Employment Candidate Privacy Notice*. Additionally, we have not sold and do not sell Personal Data you provide to us through the job application process.*
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About Deltek
Project-based businesses transform the world we live in. Deltek innovates and delivers software and solutions that power them to achieve their purpose. Our industry-specific software and information solutions maximize our customers' performance at every stage of the project lifecycle by enabling superior levels of project intelligence, management and collaboration.
Deltek is the recognized global standard for project-based businesses across government contracting and professional services industries, helping more than 30,000 organizations of all sizes deliver on their mission.
With over 4,200 employees worldwide, our team of industry experts is passionately committed to creating exceptional customer experiences.
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Senior Software Engineer with AI First
Top Benefits
About the role
As the recognized global standard for project-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference. At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work. Our employees put our core values into action daily, creating a one-of-a-kind culture that has been recognized globally. Thanks to our incredible team, Deltek has been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post and a Best Place to Work in Asia by World HRD Congress. www.deltek.com
Position Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and ship product features end-to-end—spanning UI components,
RESTful APIs, and cloud infrastructure—with increasing autonomy and technical
ownership
- Architect and implement scalable, highly available systems using Amazon Web Services,
Docker, and Terraform
- Establish and maintain software quality through robust CI/CD pipelines, comprehensive
test automation, and code quality standards
- Investigate and resolve production issues, conducting thorough root cause analysis and
implementing preventive solutions and performance optimizations
- Apply system design patterns including microservice architecture and serverless
computing to build solutions that scale to millions of users
- Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and sprint planning to drive
technical excellence across the team
AI-Powered Development:
- Integrate GenAI tools like Anthropic Claude into your workflow for code generation,
technical documentation, and automated testing
- Utilize AI-assisted debugging platforms to accelerate issue identification and resolution
in production environments
- Apply advanced prompt engineering techniques to generate infrastructure-as-code
templates and backend service scaffolding
- Evaluate and implement agentic AI tools that enhance developer workflows, including
automated test generation, intelligent code review assistance, and deployment
automation
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- 6-7 years of professional software development experience, preferably in a product
company.
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering from a Canadian University
- Strong proficiency in modern programming languages such as TypeScript, C#, Python,
or JavaScript
- Demonstrated experience building and deploying web applications, with understanding
of both frontend and backend development
- Solid grasp of software engineering fundamentals including data structures, algorithms,
and design patterns
- Track record of delivering pragmatic, maintainable solutions that balance technical
elegance with business requirements
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability for code quality and system reliability
- Self-directed learning ability with capacity to independently research and master new
technologies
-
Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills for technical discussions
Preferred Experience:
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3,
RDS, etc.)
- Practical knowledge of containerization (Docker) and infrastructure-as-code
(Terraform)
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub
Actions, or GitLab CI
- Proficiency with relational databases, especially PostgreSQL, including query
optimization and schema design
- Frontend development experience with React or similar modern frameworks
- Backend API development using Node.js, C#/ASP.NET, or comparable frameworks
- Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
- Active use of GenAI tools (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Codeium, etc.) in your
development workflow
- Track record of implementing AI-powered features or intelligent automation
- Experience with agentic AI systems for orchestrating complex workflows
- Contributions to open-source projects or technical blog posts demonstrating thought
leadership
- Participation in professional development through conferences, workshops, or technical
communities
What Sets You Apart:
- Portfolio of projects showcasing architectural decisions and technical problem-solving
- Experience scaling systems to handle significant user growth or traffic spikes
- Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements
- Passion for developer experience and tools that enhance team productivity
- Enthusiasm for staying current with emerging technologies, particularly AI-assisted
development
Career Interests
Engineering
Compensation Info
The salary range for this position is $78,500.00-$138,750.00. This range is subject to change as Deltek takes a number of factors into consideration when determining individual base pay, such as location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including incentive compensation and equity.
Benefits and perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with Deltek. Employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, paid vacation time and holidays, well-living programs, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and tuition reimbursement.
Position Type
FT
Travel Requirements
No
Applicant Privacy Notice
Deltek is committed to the protection and promotion of your privacy. In connection with your application for employment with us at Deltek, it is necessary for us to collect, store and use information about you (“Personal Data”) to administer and evaluate your application. We are the “controller” of the Personal Data you provide us and will process any such Personal Data in accordance with applicable law and the statements contained in this Employment Candidate Privacy Notice*. Additionally, we have not sold and do not sell Personal Data you provide to us through the job application process.*
Not the right fit? Search for Software Engineer with AI First jobs in Calgary, AB
About Deltek
Project-based businesses transform the world we live in. Deltek innovates and delivers software and solutions that power them to achieve their purpose. Our industry-specific software and information solutions maximize our customers' performance at every stage of the project lifecycle by enabling superior levels of project intelligence, management and collaboration.
Deltek is the recognized global standard for project-based businesses across government contracting and professional services industries, helping more than 30,000 organizations of all sizes deliver on their mission.
With over 4,200 employees worldwide, our team of industry experts is passionately committed to creating exceptional customer experiences.