AI Automation Engineer - Montreal - CloudDevs

Description

Communications Software is a leading provider of aviation maintenance and engineering solutions, best known for its flagship product OASES, used by airlines, MROs, and aviation organizations in over 35 countries.

As part of the Valsoft family of companies, Communications Software combines deep industry expertise with the backing of a global software group, delivering innovative, reliable systems that help aviation businesses modernize operations, ensure compliance, and improve efficiency.

INVESTMENT APPROACH

Unlike private equity and venture capital firms, we are Entrepreneurs who Buy, Enhance and Grow Software Businesses. That's right; we don't sell businesses. We form a strategic alliance with existing management teams. We recognize the dedication and perseverance required to create a firm and place a premium on customers' and workers' well-being over short-term goals.

CULTURE

At Communications Software, people are our greatest asset. We foster an environment of collaboration, innovation, and high performance, where employees feel empowered to take ownership and make a measurable impact. We celebrate milestones, encourage curiosity, and value resilience in a fast‑paced environment.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

As a Developer in our AI Modernization Team, you will work at the intersection of software engineering and AI tooling, building automated solutions that transform how legacy systems are migrated to modern platforms.

You will design and implement AI‑driven tools using LangChain, Semantic Kernel, Devin, and other emerging technologies to automate code analysis, transformation, testing, and deployment. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a cutting‑edge methodology that scales modernization efforts across diverse technology stacks and businesses.

You'll be part of a high‑impact, forward‑thinking team led by the Director of Technology, bringing together AI Engineers, a Product Manager, and handpicked developers from across our portfolio. Together, the team is focused on redefining how we modernize legacy systems through AI‑first approaches.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, implement, and maintain AI‑driven tooling to automate legacy system migrations (e.g., monoliths to microservices, .NET Framework to .NET Core, AngularJS to modern frameworks).
• Collaborate with AI Engineers and the Head of Development to integrate LangChain and Semantic Kernel agents into workflows.
• Use platforms like Devin to orchestrate repetitive development tasks.
• Build modular, reusable utilities for parsing, transforming, and refactoring frontend, backend, and database code.
• Run proof‑of‑concepts for AI automation in areas such as test generation, API modernization, schema translation, and dependency analysis.
• Contribute to evolving the team's sophisticated migration methodology, enhancing automation coverage and robustness.
• Adapt to diverse legacy stacks, including proprietary or niche technologies.
• Operate highly autonomously and proactively identify opportunities for automation.
• Collaborate effectively with clear communication, especially in cross‑functional technical teams.
• Stay current with rapidly evolving AI tools and frameworks.
• Maintain detail‑oriented quality and maintainability standards, even when automating.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience modernizing or migrating legacy systems (e.g., WinForms, Web Forms, VB.NET, classic ASP, SQL Server, Oracle).
• Strong command of code refactoring, dependency mapping, and system decomposition best practices.
• Hands‑on experience building or integrating AI tools into development workflows.
• Familiarity with LangChain, Semantic Kernel, Devin, or similar frameworks/agents.

ADDITIONAL OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Background in the .NET ecosystem (ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework, MS Build).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and DevOps tools (Terraform, Docker, GitHub Actions).
• Exposure to AI‑integrated IDEs (Cursor, Devin).
• Comfort with scripting in Python, TypeScript, or PowerShell.

EMPLOYEE PERKS

• Be part of a pioneering AI‑first modernization team working at portfolio level.
• Opportunity to shape how we automate modernization at scale using cutting‑edge AI.
• Work in a collaborative, experimentation‑friendly culture with high technical depth.
• Competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities within Valsoft's global network.

Ready to join a collaborative and innovative team where you can make an immediate impact?

About the Company

Valsoft was founded in 2015 in Montreal, Canada. Our focus is to acquire and grow vertical market software businesses that provide mission‑critical solutions in their respective niche markets. So far, we have acquired over 100+ businesses, and we have over 3,000 employees across 20+ countries. In 2023, Valsoft was named as one of the Best Workplaces in the Financial Services Industry by Great Place to Work.