Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada are hiring a Senior Software Engineer - EN 881

Application deadline: October 28, 2026, 12:00PM ET

Join the EDC Team!

At EDC, we support Canadian businesses to succeed globally. We provide the financial tools and expertise they need to explore new markets, reduce risks, all towards the goal of making Canada and the world better through trade.     

Position: Senior Software Engineer, Edge Delivery Services, Design Systems & AI-Enabled Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent
 

• Software Engineer 18: Salaries typically range from $96,557 to $128,743 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive. 

• Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, currently requiring employees to work in the office 3 days per week. (subject to change) 
• This role can be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa, or from one of our Community Hubs located in Toronto, Mississauga, Montreal, Brossard, Laval, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, or Vancouver. 
• Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.

Internal Employees, please consult the ServiceNow article entitled Internal movements – what you need to know.

At Export Development Canada (EDC), we empower Canadian businesses to succeed globally. As a financial Crown corporation, we offer innovative financial solutions and expert insights to help businesses explore new markets, mitigate risks, and achieve growth.

• Comprehensive Benefits: EDC offers a competitive compensation & benefits package, work-life balance, & the opportunity to help make Canada and the world better through trade.
• Work-Life Balance: EDC offers a competitive compensation package & work-life balance. We have hybrid work options, 3 to 4 weeks paid vacation, a corporate closure period, summer early Friday’s & no meeting Fridays.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of our continuous learning opportunities, including training programs, workshops and language training.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions employment equity & values diversity of ideas, strengths, & backgrounds to succeed.
• Wellness Programs: Access to wellness initiatives, mental health support, and fitness programs to keep you healthy and happy.
• Community Engagement: Participate in volunteer opportunities and give back to the community through our various social responsibility programs.

The Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) group under the leadership of the Chief Information Officer was established in 2023 with the mission of empowering our customers and colleagues to take on the world, by seamlessly delivering secure and reliable digital experiences. 

• Define, execute, and sustain the integrated technology target state and operations required to enable EDC’s 2030 business transformation. 

• Establish and manage the rolling 3 Year Digital Roadmap. 

• Keep pace with industry trends and emerging technologies. 

• Lead integrated digital, data, infrastructure, and cybersecurity implementations. 

As EDC strives to be the leader in helping Canadian exporters go, grow, and succeed internationally, the Digital Platform Delivery & Architecture (DPDA) group plays a critical role in enabling leaders to leverage technologies by providing an easy-to-use, secure and fit-for-purpose digital business platform.  

To support this vision, the Digital Business Platforms group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Edge Delivery Services, Design Systems & AI-Enabled Engineering to deliver modern, scalable engineering capabilities for EDC’s Web Experience platform and help evolve its engineering practices for the future. 

This role is responsible for the hands-on design, development, support, and operation of EDC's Web Experience platform, with a primary focus on Adobe Edge Delivery Services and the Adobe Experience Cloud ecosystem. The incumbent will lead the technical implementation and continuous evolution of EDC's Digital Experience Design System, translating design standards and tokens into accessible, high-performing, and reusable components, blocks, and templates that can be consistently applied across digital experiences. 

The ideal candidate is a senior software engineer with strong expertise in web engineering, cloud technologies, DevSecOps, automated testing, accessibility, performance optimization, security, and systems integration. They leverage AI coding agents responsibly throughout the software development lifecycle to accelerate analysis, implementation, testing, documentation, modernization, and incident resolution, while maintaining accountability for engineering decisions and production outcomes. 

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required to partner with UX, Design, Product, Content, Architecture, and delivery teams, and to translate strategic objectives into incremental, measurable outcomes. 

• Design, build, and operate secure, scalable, and high-performing digital experiences on Adobe Edge Delivery Services and across the Adobe Experience Cloud ecosystem. 

• Deliver the technical implementation and evolution of EDC’s Digital Experience Design System, translating design tokens, interaction patterns, and UX specifications into reusable, production-ready blocks, components, and templates. 

• Establish component architecture, APIs, naming conventions, composition rules, documentation, versioning, and contribution standards that enable teams to extend the Design System consistently and safely. 

• Ensure digital components and experiences meet requirements for accessibility, responsive design, browser compatibility, Core Web Vitals, SEO, security, localization, analytics, and content authoring. 

• Engineer integrations across Adobe Web SDK, Analytics, Target, Forms, APIs, identity, content, and enterprise services. 

• Use AI coding agents responsibly throughout the software development lifecycle to accelerate analysis, implementation, test generation, documentation, modernization, troubleshooting, and code review while maintaining human accountability for quality and production outcomes. 

• Define engineering guardrails for AI-generated code, including secure context management, traceability, intellectual-property protection, automated validation, and mandatory human review. 

• Implement automated quality practices, including test-driven development, unit, integration, contract, accessibility, visual regression, performance, security, and end-to-end testing within CI/CD pipelines. 

• Maintain hands-on ownership from solution design through coding, deployment, observability, incident resolution, and continuous improvement, reducing technical debt and operational complexity. 

• Partner with UX, Design, Product, Content, Architecture, and delivery teams to translate business outcomes into incremental technical deliverables and drive alignment between design assets and production implementations. 

• Coach engineers, provide meaningful code reviews, promote reusable engineering patterns, and measure improvements in Design System adoption, delivery lead time, deployment frequency, quality, reliability, and developer experience. 

• Post-secondary degree in a related field such as Computer Science or Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience. 

• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on software development experience, including delivery and operational ownership of enterprise digital solutions. 

• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML, CSS, modern web development, and component-based architecture. 

• Hands-on experience with Adobe Edge Delivery Services, Adobe Experience Manager, or a comparable enterprise digital experience platform. 

• Demonstrated experience implementing and evolving enterprise Design Systems, reusable component libraries, design tokens, responsive interfaces, and production-ready implementations from UX specifications. 

• Strong knowledge of WCAG accessibility requirements, web performance, Core Web Vitals, SEO, cross-browser compatibility, and secure software development. 

• Experience integrating digital platforms with REST APIs, JSON, content services, analytics, experimentation, identity, forms, and enterprise services. 

• Practical experience using AI coding assistants or coding agents in professional software delivery, with sound judgment regarding human review, security, privacy, traceability, and intellectual-property considerations. 

• Strong automated-testing practices, including unit, integration, accessibility, visual regression, performance, security, and end-to-end testing. 

• Proficiency with Git, CI/CD, DevSecOps, observability, and cloud-based delivery tools such as GitHub and Azure DevOps. 

• Demonstrated ability to translate business and design outcomes into incremental technical deliverables, troubleshoot complex issues, and own solutions through production. 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with UX, Design, Product, Content, Architecture, security, and delivery teams. 

• Demonstrated learning agility and adaptability, with the ability to rapidly acquire new skills, experiment with emerging technologies and engineering practices, incorporate feedback, and continuously improve delivery approaches in a fast-evolving digital environment. 

• Adobe Edge Delivery Services, Adobe Experience Manager, Adobe Web SDK, Analytics, Target, or Adobe Developer certifications. 

• Experience with Figma, design-token workflows, Storybook or comparable component documentation and collaboration tools. 

• Experience establishing a Design System contribution and governance model across multiple product or delivery teams. 

• Experience configuring repositories, instructions, reusable prompts, tools, and validation workflows for enterprise AI coding agents. 

• Experience with large-scale content migration, platform modernization, or replatforming initiatives. 

• Working knowledge of Python, C#, cloud-native services, containers, or Kubernetes for integrations, automation, and supporting services. 

• Azure Developer, DevOps, Security, or AI certifications. 

• Previous experience in the financial services industry or another highly regulated environment. 

EDC is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents). Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements. Internal applicants must also meet EDC's eligibility criteria for applying to internal opportunities. For more information, please refer to Section 2.1 in the Talent Acquisition Standard, available on LINK under the Resources tab in the Policies & Procedures section.  

This position is open to individuals who meet all the essential criteria outlined above and submit their applications by the closing date. Ready to make a difference? This is your chance to join a dynamic, growing team and leave your mark on our organization, development finance, and the world.

Apply today!

Want to learn more about EDC? Check our website at https://www.edc.ca  

Export Development Canada (EDC) is dedicated to fostering employment equity and building a diverse workforce. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities. At EDC, we nurture a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow, develop, succeed, and be their truest selves. 

We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the requirements. We thank all applicants' interest in a career at EDC; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that qualified candidates may be considered for similar roles at this level within EDC.

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