Principal Software Developer

aspentech· Aspen Technology Quebec Inc.
Apply Now ↗
📍 Montreal (Mansfield)Full time
Full timeAspen Technology Quebec Inc.

About this role

The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways — from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.

The Role

As a Principal Software Developer within our AI R&D team, you will be responsible for mentoring, solving complex problems, and managing the priorities, deadlines, and deliverables of individual projects.

Your Impact

• Service Development - Produce well-structured and maintainable code, ensuring a consistent user experience and high product quality.

• Devops Strategy – Drive CI/CD maturity, infrastructure automation, and operational excellence across teams

• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner closely with software development, security, data science, and product management teams on the development, architecture, and enhancement of AI capabilities across the portfolio.

• Technical Leadership - Mentor engineers, lead design reviews, and set engineering standards that raise the bar for the entire team.

What You'll Need

· Bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or related technical field.

· 8+ years of software development experience.

· Proficiency with at least one or more of the following languages: Java, Go, C#, C++, NodeJS.

· Proficiency with devops principles, CI/CD pipelines, containerization and cloud platforms

· Good understanding of industry security best practices (vulnerability assessment, IAM)

· Experience with one or more of the following:

o Database: MongoDB, Postgres, Vector databases, SQL Server

o Scripting languages: Bash, Python

o CI/CD: Github Actions, Azure Pipelines

o Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm

o Cloud platforms: Azure & AWS

o Windows and Linux platforms

o Observability and Monitoring

· Language requirement:

o French: A1 (basic)

o English level C1 (advanced), the position requires interactions with international clients.

· Experience with agile development principles and continuous integration.

· Excellent project management skills; self-directed and capable of working effectively in a deadline environment.

· Willingness to contribute ideas, solutions while honoring and supporting the ideas of others.

· Drive for continuous learning and stay informed about new technologies and trends.

· Superior object-oriented design and debugging skills.

· Passion in finding creative solutions to problems, and pride in well-crafted code.

#LI-DW1

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Principal Software Developer position at aspentech?
The salary for this Principal Software Developer role at aspentech is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Principal Software Developer position at aspentech located?
This Principal Software Developer role at aspentech is based in Montreal (Mansfield). The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Principal Software Developer role at aspentech full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Principal Software Developer role in the Aspen Technology Quebec Inc. department at aspentech.
Which team or department does the Principal Software Developer at aspentech belong to?
This Principal Software Developer position is part of the Aspen Technology Quebec Inc. department at aspentech. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Principal Software Developer position at aspentech?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to aspentech's official application portal hosted on workday where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Principal Software Developer job at aspentech posted?
This Principal Software Developer position at aspentech was posted on Jul 21, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Principal Software Developer
aspentech
Apply for this role ↗

You'll be redirected to aspentech's official application page on Workday.