Job Description
Development Lead
Job Location:  Ottawa, Ontario
Location Flexibility:  Primary Location Only
Req Id:  4385
Posting Start Date:  12/3/25

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Fujitsu Canada is seeking a full-time, permanent Development Lead to support enterprise-scale Knowledge Management (KM) modernization projects. This role focuses on leading development teams, configuring cloud-based COTS products, and integrating AI-driven solutions within hybrid environments to deliver scalable and intelligent KM systems..

Responsibilities

  • Develop and configure SaaS cloud-based COTS products to fulfill KM project requirements.
  • Provide technical leadership and direction to development team members.
  • Ensure adherence to standards, procedures, and processes across development activities.
  • Lead defect management and resolution processes.
  • Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to align development with solution architecture.
  • Support the implementation of AI-assisted authoring, semantic validation, and knowledge-as-code pipelines.
  • Oversee the integration of modular APIs and cloud-native services for scalable KM delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with security and privacy standards throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Facilitate agile development practices and DevOps workflows.

Mandatory Skills

  • Experience developing and configuring SaaS cloud-based COTS products.
  • Proven leadership in defect management and resolution.
  • Proficiency in modern programming languages (Java, C#, Python, JavaScript).
  • Experience with SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 integration.
  • Expertise in DITA XML, document-as-code, and structured content management.
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and Azure DevOps pipelines.
  • Experience with containerization and cloud infrastructure (Azure).
  • Strong understanding of AI-enabled tools and semantic technologies.
  • Experience with UI/UX design and accessibility standards.
  • Agile/Scrum and product management experience.
  • Knowledge management expertise including taxonomy and metadata strategies.
  • Server-side programming and API integration experience.
  • Bilingual proficiency (English/French).
  • Experience in solution architecture and security compliance.

Nice to Have Skills

  • Experience with AI/ML/NLP frameworks and tools (e.g., Azure Cognitive Services, Hugging Face).
  • Familiarity with contradiction detection, semantic validation, and knowledge graphs.
  • Exposure to conversational UI platforms (e.g., Copilot Studio).
  • Experience with automated publishing workflows and post-migration analytics.
  • Knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, ITIL, SOC 2).
  • Experience with multilingual datasets and content merging.
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
  • Experience supporting regulated or public sector environments.

General Requirements

  • Must reside in the Gatineau area in Quebec.
  • Hybrid work arrangement — onsite at least three days per week, with additional days as needed.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Commitment to quality and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
  • Eligibility for Reliability Security status; minimum five years’ residency in Canada.
  • Experience working in a multicultural or multilingual environment.
  • Familiarity with agile or other modern project management methodologies.

Previous experience in a remote or hybrid work setting.

Relocation Supported:  No
Visa Sponsorship Approved:  No

At Fujitsu, we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process that values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all applicants. We believe that hiring people from a wide variety of backgrounds makes us stronger, not because it's the right thing to do, but because it allows us to draw on a wider range of perspectives and life experiences.