Software Designer

Forensics Source; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in life-saving products is seeking a Software Designer to join their innovative team in Ottawa. The role involves designing software applications for Windows and mobile platforms, with a focus on problem-solving and technical leadership. Ideal candidates will have extensive software development experience, proficiency in multiple programming languages, and a strong background in mobile app development. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful technology in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software experience in a product development environment.
• 2+ years experience writing Android apps.

Responsibilities

• Designing and programming Windows software applications.
• Testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and validating firmware/software.
• Performing the role of Project Technical Lead on small projects.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering

Tools

C

C#

Java

Android

iOS

.NET MAUI

ATAK

Job description

Posted Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:00 AM

TOGETHER, WE SAVE LIVES

The Software Designer will support our current suite of products and be heavily involved in developing next-generation products. The ideal candidate is an inventive problem solver capable of working through technical challenges and diligently completing assignments. This is a great opportunity to join a team that provides leading-edge life-saving products to clients around the world.

Duties & Responsibilities :

Working within assigned technical roles, key duties, responsibilities, and objectives will include :

• Designing and programming Windows (MS Visual Studio) software applications.
• Designing and programming mobile (Android, iOS) software applications.
• Data acquisition and analysis, peripheral control.
• Documenting software and release documents.
• Testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and validating firmware/software and writing test reports.
• Estimating effort required for various tasks.
• Authoring the technical portion of bids and proposals.
• Performing the role of Project Technical Lead on small projects.
• Maintaining software tools and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• 6+ years of software experience in a product development environment.
• 2+ years experience writing Android apps.
• Proficiency with C, C#, Java.
• Proficiency in real-time computing and RTOS.
• Good writing and verbal communication skills (English).
• Good software troubleshooting abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering or equivalent.
• Eligibility for a Canadian security clearance to the level of Secret.
• Experience with ATAK (Android Team Awareness Kit) mobile app development.
• Experience with cross-platform (Android and iOS) .NET MAUI mobile development.
• Cybersecurity in mobile app development.
• Embedded microcontroller applications.
• Database APIs.
• Understanding of electronics, test instrumentation, and control systems.
• Software verification and regression testing.
• Experience with AI tools related to software.
• Communication protocols – Bluetooth, BLE, I2C, SPI, WiFi, MQTT, USB C.