Trend Micro

Software Developer

Ottawa Full time

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information across enterprises, governments, and consumers.

Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend harnesses AI to protect organizations and individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints.

The Trend Vision One™ enterprise cybersecurity platform accelerates proactive security outcomes by predicting and preventing threats across the entire digital estate and environments like AWS, Google, Microsoft, and NVIDIA.


Proactive security starts here. TrendMicro.com

Location: This is a hybrid role with a minimum in-office requirement of 3 days per week in the Ottawa, ON office located at 40 Hines Rd, Ottawa, ON K2K 2M5.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a talented Software Developer to join our team and contribute significantly to the design, development, and maintenance of our Vision One Security backend services. In this role, you will design and implement robust and maintainable solutions that are designed for scale using cloud services, write non-application code such as infrastructure code, unit tests, automation tests and monitoring. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, maintainable, and secure backend services using Java, Go and Python, including debugging, enhancing and optimizing existing applications.

  • Design and integrate RESTful APIs for internal and external communication.

  • Develop cloud-native features using AWS services, including Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, CloudWatch, Kafka, SQS and Kinesis for monitoring and observability.

  • Write and maintain automated tests using tools like JUnit, Go testing libraries, and Python-based frameworks.

  • Work with relational and analytical data stores including PostgreSQL, MySQL, RDS, and/or Vector DBs, Graph DBs to support complex business logic.

  • Troubleshoot full-stack issues, including debugging service communication, networking flows, and API integration.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Managers, Designers, Architects, and QA engineers to deliver quality features.

  • Stay current with emerging technologies and tools that improve development efficiency and system performance.

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience in one or more backend languages such as Java, Go or Python.

  • Experience or interest in using AWS services, including Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, CloudWatch, SQS, Kinesis, or Kafka.

  • Understanding of Docker, containerized workflows, and networking concepts.

  • Experience or interest in writing automated tests and contributing to CI/CD pipelines and/or GitHub Actions.

  • Strong communication skills and a growth mindset within a collaborative team setting.

  • Willingness to learn and experiment with new tools and technologies including AI and ability to get up to speed quickly.

  • Proactive approach to problem-solving, managing uncertainties, and continuous improvement

  • BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

  • Ideal for candidates with 0–3 years of experience, including internships, or equivalent hands-on work.

DEI Commitment:

Not meeting every single requirement? At Trend Micro, we're committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. If you're enthusiastic about this position but find that your experience and background don't perfectly match every qualification listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply. You could very well be the ideal candidate for this position or others within our organization.

What We Offer You:

You're important to us. What matters to you, matters to us too. Trend Micro provides benefit options for you and your family.

  • Group benefits program with health and dental coverage

  • Telehealth Virtual Health Services

  • Life Insurance

  • Short & Long Term Disability 

  • Pre-partum, maternity, parental and medical leave

  • Critical Illness Insurance

  • Mental Health Wellness Program

  • Wellness Incentive Program

  • Retirement Savings Programs with company match

  • Paid Time Off

  • 14 Annual Holidays

  • Tuition Assistance

  • Employee Resource Groups

We offer competitive compensation with bonus opportunity tied to company performance, along with room to enhance your skills through ongoing learning and broad technological opportunities. Achieving work-life balance is a priority, complemented by team activities, fostering an environment rooted in equity, inclusion, and collaboration, that is reflected in both our culture and our work.

Trend Micro Canada has been recognized as one of the National Capital Region's Top Employers. If you're curious to learn more, click the link below to discover why joining Trend Micro could be the perfect career move for you: Trend Micro Top Employer

Be Passionate. Be Innovative. Be a Trender.

No sponsorship will be provided for work permit applications or renewals for this position now or in the future.

For applicants in the province of Ontario, Trend Micro Canada is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary for this role is CAD $76,000.00 - $105,000.00. A candidate’s final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors to include, but not limited to relevant work experience, skills, and certifications.

At Trend Micro, we embrace change, empower people, and encourage innovation in a connected world. Our diversity and multicultural workforce are key contributing factors to our success across the globe. Trend Micro welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.