Staff Software Developer - ShareGate Backup

ShareGate is the leading Microsoft 365 migration and governance platform, trusted by over 100,000 IT pros for its unmatched simplicity.

It offers the simplest, most reliable, and most affordable way to move business data to Microsoft 365.
 
Whether migrating from Google Workspace, file shares, Exchange Online, SharePoint On-Premises, or tenant-to-tenant, ShareGate gets the job done, without surprises. From cloud transformation to M&A integration, it keeps things just damn simple.

ShareGate also helps organizations stay in control once their data is migrated. Its powerful governance features let users assess environments, uncover issues, and apply fixes on the spot, so everything stays clean, secure, and optimized. It lays the groundwork for safe Microsoft Copilot deployment within organizations.

ShareGate is developed by Workleap Technologies, a Montréal‑based software company.

Job Description

So, what will your new role look like?

We’re hiring a Staff Developer to lead the technical delivery of ShareGate’s most ambitious new feature, Backup, one of our customers' top requests. This marks a first for ShareGate in the migration space.

In this hands-on technical leadership role, you’ll own the architecture, define the long-term technical vision, and help build the team that will bring this highly requested capability to life.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical design, architecture, and delivery of the Backup feature, ensuring scalability, security, and long-term maintainability.
• Design and develop a new backup system that is reliable, automated, and easy to use, capable of meeting operational needs and recovery requirements.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and directly with customers to validate our solutions, and align our technical direction to our product goals.
• Mentor developers, grow the team, and influence technical decisions across ShareGate’s engineering organization.
• Act as a visible technical leader, advocating for scalable design decisions, driving technical discussions, and influencing ShareGate’s broader engineering practices.

A typical week?   

You’ll spend your week actively driving progress on meaningful technical work: driving design discussions, writing code, solving complex identity challenges, and collaborating closely with Product and Design. With a light meeting load and asynchronous collaboration, you’ll have the space to prioritize deep work and high-leverage problem-solving.

In parallel, you’ll be shaping the long-term team in partnership with your Software Development Manager by participating in hiring, onboarding, and mentoring as the team grows.

What does your future team look like?   

You’ll be the first developer on this new team, taking full technical leadership from the start.

In the early stages, you’ll be supported by a Principal Developer as well as a small development team to define the technical foundation, architectural direction, and key delivery frameworks. With a dedicated Product Manager, Product Designer, and Manager already in place, you’ll have a unique opportunity to help select and shape the engineering team around you.

What are the next challenges awaiting your team?   

Your team’s first challenge is to deliver a secure, production-ready MVP to select customers. You’ll then iterate rapidly toward general availability while scaling the team to support the long-term growth of a feature area that'll play a progressively larger role in ShareGate's broader strategy.

All of this on which technical stack?  

You’ll be working within a mature .NET (C#) codebase supported by established tooling, CI/CD pipelines, and strong engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in data backup and restore, including recovery planning, implementation of recovery strategies, and regular validation of their effectiveness.
• Strong understanding of use cases related to disaster recovery, enabling the design of solutions that address real and critical scenarios where backup tools are used.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange, Teams).
• Proven skills in SaaS security and compliance (traceability, retention, best practices).
• Strong user experience mindset and deep empathy for customer needs.
• Proven experience leading the development of enterprise-scale systems from design to delivery.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, able to align technical and non-technical stakeholders by clearly articulating complex technical topics.
• Strong Command of C# and the .NET ecosystem.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and grow software developers.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly with Product and Design partners.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and hybrid or desktop application environments a plus.
• Experience with React is a plus.

Who we are

We’re a team of curious minds and bold builders, brought together by a shared drive to make work simpler - and better - for everyone. Challenges fuel our creativity, fast-paced environments keep us sharp, and pushing boundaries is just part of how we operate. We believe the best ideas come from experimentation, rapid learning, and even the occasional discomfort—that’s where growth happens.

Since 2006, we’ve been rethinking the way teams work, blending creativity and tech to solve real problems in IT and HR. We move quickly, we learn constantly, and we always keep our customers at the center of what we do. If you're a proactive thinker who takes ownership, loves to collaborate, and isn’t afraid to leap into the unknown - you’ll fit right in.

Additional information 

At Workleap, we build together, we trust each other, and we support each other in success or failure. You will be able to express yourself, evolve and develop your creativity in an environment that will adapt to your daily life and your needs.   

We strive to create a healthy and inclusive work environment. This is everyone’s business.  

Our Candidate Experience Flow at Workleap: 
Phone Screen - Virtual Interview using Microsoft Teams - Work Sample - Job Offer 

We are looking forward to getting to know you! 

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