Senior Software Engineer

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future. 

About the Position:

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (.NET, Identity & Security) to play a key role in the evolution of our software platforms. This position combines hands-on software development with technical leadership in authentication, authorization, identity management, and secure application design, helping drive improvements to our identity and security capabilities while continuing to design, develop, and support modern business applications.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain applications primarily using C#, .NET, and JavaScript;

• Support improvements to authentication and authorization frameworks across our platforms;

• Design and implement secure identity integrations using modern authentication standards;

• Collaborate with the broader development team to embed security best practices into the software development lifecycle;

• Review existing applications and recommend improvements to security, identity, and access management capabilities;

• Contribute to architecture discussions and technical decision-making;

• Support cloud-based solutions and contribute to the ongoing evolution of our Azure environment;

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and integration issues;

• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• A passion for building secure, scalable, and maintainable software;

• The ability to balance business needs with security and technical considerations;

• A collaborative approach to mentoring and knowledge sharing;

• A desire to continuously improve engineering standards and practices.

• Experience in one or more of the following:

  • OAuth 2.0;

  • OpenID Connect (OIDC);

  • SAML;

  • JWT-based authentication;

  • Single Sign-On (SSO);

  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC);

  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA);

  • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD);

  • Identity federation and external identity providers.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of professional software development experience;

• Strong experience developing applications using C# and .NET;

• Experience building and consuming REST APIs;

• Strong understanding of relational databases;

• Experience with modern front-end technologies, including JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and a framework such as React, Angular, or Vue;

• Experience with source control systems such as Git is considered an asset

• Microsoft Azure services and cloud-native application development experience is considered an asset

• Docker and containerized workloads experience is considered an asset

• Exposure to application security testing tools and practices is considered an asset

Our benefits include:

• An estimated annual salary is $85,000 - $105,000 CAD at the time of posting. Individual compensation is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training.

• Comprehensive benefit package specific to your work status (including extended medical, dental, and vision coverage, access to company perks, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs)

• Additional vacation days for years of service

• Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company

• Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)

Please note: Benefits vary based on employee status.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. 

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. 

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of minority groups, and persons living with disabilities.  

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request. 

Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.