Junior Software Engineer

Junior Software Engineer (Microsoft / Azure, Fully Remote) – Extrada Tech Job Title: Junior Software Engineer Location: Remote (in-person events but not required, preference in Ontario) Salary: $70,000–$80,000 CAD per year, based on experience Job Summary Extrada Tech is a Microsoft Solutions Partner (Data & AI) based in Guelph Ontario, delivering data, automation, AI, and custom software solutions for mid-market organizations across Canada and the United States. We are seeking a Software Engineer to design, build, and support the custom applications and integrations that sit at the heart of our client projects. In this role, you will build web applications, APIs, and AI-enabled workflows on Microsoft Azure, and connect them to the rest of the Microsoft ecosystem, including Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Foundry, and Dynamics 365. This is a fully remote position where you will work alongside a close-knit team of architects, data engineers, and consultants to turn client requirements into secure, reliable, production-ready integrations. If you enjoy solving real business problems with clean code and modern cloud services, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities Application Development: Design, build, and maintain custom web applications and portals for clients, such as ordering wizards, quoting tools, member portals, and line-of-business apps. Write clean, testable code across the front end and back end, and take features from requirements through to deployment.APIs & Integrations: Build and consume REST APIs to connect client systems, including ERPs, CRMs, accounting platforms, and third-party SaaS tools. Integrate with Microsoft Graph, Dataverse, and Power Platform through custom connectors, webhooks, and Azure Functions.Azure Cloud Solutions: Develop and deploy solutions on Azure services such as App Service, Azure Functions, Container Apps, Azure SQL, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Storage, and Service Bus. Help plan and carry out migrations and environment moves between Azure tenants and subscriptions.AI-Enabled Applications: Build AI features into client solutions using Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Document Intelligence, and Azure AI Search, including document processing, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and agentic workflows. Support Copilot Studio agents with custom actions and back-end services.Security, DevOps & Quality: Implement authentication and authorization with Microsoft Entra ID, manage secrets with Key Vault, and follow secure coding practices. Maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, write automated tests, participate in code reviews, and monitor applications with Application Insights.Collaboration & Client Delivery: Work closely with solutions architects, data engineers, and project managers to scope work, estimate effort, and deliver on time. Join client meetings to clarify requirements, demo progress, and explain technical decisions to non-technical audiences. Produce clear documentation and handover materials.Continuous Improvement: Contribute to our internal libraries, templates, and standards so each project starts from a stronger foundation. Stay current with new Microsoft and Azure capabilities and bring forward ideas that make our solutions faster, more secure, and easier to support. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. (Equivalent work experience or relevant certifications will also be considered.)Experience: 2–5 years of professional software development experience, ideally including building and deploying applications to Azure. Consulting, agency, or client-facing experience is a strong asset. Salary within the range will reflect your experience level.Problem Solving: Strong analytical and debugging skills, with the ability to break down loosely defined business problems into practical, well-structured technical solutions.Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable explaining technical trade-offs to non-technical clients and documenting your work so others can support it.Ownership & Team Orientation: Takes ownership of features from start to finish, manages your own time well in a remote environment, and works collaboratively with a small team. Eager to learn from others, share knowledge, and keep growing. Technical Skills Front-End Development: Experience building responsive web interfaces with TypeScript/JavaScript and a modern framework such as React, NextJS, or Blazor.Databases & SQL: Strong working knowledge of SQL and relational database design using Azure SQL / SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL. Experience with Entity Framework Core or similar ORMs, schema migrations, and query performance tuning.Microsoft Azure: Hands-on experience deploying and operating applications on Azure (App Service, Functions, Storage, Key Vault, Application Insights). Familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID (OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect, app registrations, managed identities) is required.DevOps & Infrastructure as Code: Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions. Exposure to infrastructure as code (Bicep, ARM, or Terraform) and containers (Docker, Azure Container Apps) is an asset.AI & Azure AI Services: Experience or strong interest in building with Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Document Intelligence, or Azure AI Search, including prompt design and RAG patterns, is a significant asset.Microsoft Ecosystem: Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Microsoft Graph), Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, custom connectors), Copilot Studio. Python and Excel/VBA experience are also helpful, as some client solutions extend existing tools. Microsoft certifications such as AZ-204 (Azure Developer Associate) are an asset. What We Offer Remote Work & Flexibility: A fully remote work environment – work from anywhere in Canada. This role is a full-time position at 40 hours per week with flexible working hours throughout the day.Collaborative Culture: Join a small, agile team where your contributions will have a real impact. We value collaboration, efficiency, innovation, reliability, and active listening as our core values. You will work closely with and learn from experienced architects, engineers, and consultants.Continuous Learning: Work with the latest Microsoft, Azure, and AI technologies as they are released. We encourage ongoing learning, certification, and experimentation – so you can grow your skills over time. Our team is doing the same!Impactful Work: Build real software for diverse clients across industries such as manufacturing, construction, legal, insurance, logistics, and non-profit. Every project brings new opportunities to automate processes, modernize legacy tools, and harness AI to help clients work smarter.Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary in the range of $70,000–$80,000 CAD, commensurate with your experience and skills. As a growing company, we also provide opportunities for career growth and advancement.Benefits & Perks: A comprehensive benefits package, 3 weeks of paid time off, and other perks. Details will be provided during the interview process.Supportive Environment: Extrada Tech prides itself on a Canadian-based, human-first approach. We prioritize people in our technology solutions and in our workplace. You’ll join a friendly, supportive team that values work quality and mutual respect. We have regular team check-ins, virtual social events, and occasional in-person meetings. Application Deadline: We are accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest in Extrada Tech. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please feel free to reach out via the same email. Diversity & Inclusion Extrada Tech is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible workplace for all. We welcome and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process due to a disability or any other need, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and accessibility – where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to our collective success.