Full Stack Developer

Canadian Bank Note Company; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

CBN Nano Technologies is developing a cutting-edge scanning probe microscope and software that enables efficient data acquisition, processing, and visualization for experimental workflows.

This full-time, permanent role focuses on designing, building, and testing software that integrates with laboratory instruments and supports research processes in a hybrid work model in Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Physics or Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of professional full stack development experience.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL).
• Knowledge of Docker and containerization.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and using TypeScript.
• Proficient in Linux and Windows environments, with WebSockets and asynchronous processing.
• Familiar with CI/CD, Git, and automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for real-time data acquisition and control of scientific instruments.
• Create interactive visualization tools to help researchers interpret results and support workflows.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs to orchestrate instrument control and data processing pipelines.
• Collaborate with data, research, infrastructure and operations teams to build new tools.
• Work across diverse systems and technologies to own problems end-to-end.
• Stay current with software development trends and languages.

Skills

Full stack development

Python

RESTful APIs

TypeScript

WebSockets

CI/CD

Git

Linux/Windows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Physics/Engineering

Tools

Docker

PostgreSQL

Azure

Redis

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 75000 - CAD 98000 - yearly

Company Description

About Us

CBN Nano Technologies Inc. is developing advanced nanotechnology to extend our manufacturing capabilities. This technology has broad applicability to secure documents of all types, to quantum computing, to medical uses, and to environmental remediation.

Job Description

Internal Job Title:Developer

Job Type:Permanent, Full-Time

Work Model:Hybrid

Job Status: Existing Vacancy

Position Summary

CBN Nano Technologies is developing a cutting-edge scanning probe microscope along with its associated interfaces. This position will be responsible for designing, building, and testing software applications that enable efficient data acquisition, processing, and visualization for experimental workflows. The role involves creating robust, maintainable software tools that integrate seamlessly with laboratory instruments and research processes, ensuring high performance and reliability in a research and development environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for real-time data acquisition and control of scientific instruments
• Design and develop interactive visualization tools that help researchers interact with data, interpret results, and support experimental workflows
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs that orchestrate laboratory instrument control, workflow automation, and data processing pipelines
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization such as experts in data, research processes, infrastructure and operations to build new tools for scientific instrument control
• Work with a wide range of systems and technologies to own and solve problems from end-to-end
• Stay abreast of developments in applications development and programming languages.

Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking)

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience as a full stack developer
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Physics, or Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• Strong proficiency in Python
• Knowledge of relational database technologies such as PostgreSQL
• Working knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker
• Experience designing and working with RESTful APIs
• Proficiency with fundamental client-side languages such as TypeScript
• Proficiency working in Linux and Windows environments
• Experience with asynchronous/task processing and WebSockets
• Working knowledge of modern software development practices, automated testing (unit/integration), CI/CD, version control (Git), code reviews

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience as a full stack developer
• Understanding of cloud-native architectures and services (e.g., Azure), including caching/queueing technologies such as Redis
• Familiarity with scientific/industrial instrumentation automation, scanning probe microscopes and/or experimental workflows
• Experience in scientific process automation or workflow automation in research or engineering environments
• Experience integrating software with laboratory instruments, embedded systems, or other hardware-controlled environments

Additional Information

Employment Equity

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Our commitment to equity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and development.

As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive, barrier free selection process, we ask that if you are contacted regarding the competition for this position, you advise the interview coordinator or any accommodation measures you may require.