Intermediate Application Software Developer

ADGA Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Software Developer in Ottawa to support its Tactical Data Links software team. The role involves maintaining and developing a complex, embedded system for defense initiatives, requiring extensive experience in embedded systems and low-level programming.

Benefits

Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks)

Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days)

Health & dental coverage

Health Spending Account

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine

Gym discounts

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience with embedded systems or low-level development.
• Experience with C/C++, JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular/React, and Node.js.
• Prior experience in the Defence industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain low-level software and embedded systems.
• Participate in troubleshooting and improving system stability.
• Collaborate with team members on new features and technical enhancements.

Skills

Integration and design patterns

Security by design principles

Full-stack development

Networking and communication protocols

Job description

Job Description

REF: #001

We are hiring a Software Developer to join our client's Tactical Data Links (TDL) software team. You will contribute to both maintenance and new development of a complex, embedded system supporting defence initiatives. The current codebase is primarily written in ADA, with new work in Python and C/C++.

• Develop and maintain low-level software and embedded systems
• Perform bitwise operations and memory management
• Work with device drivers and message-passing protocols
• Provide support for system engineering and modular, scalable codebases
• Participate in troubleshooting and improving system stability
• Collaborate with team members on new features and technical enhancements

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience with embedded systems or low-level development
• C and/or C++ OR modern, complex full-stack web development experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular/React, and Node.js
• Strong understanding of integration and design patterns
• Experience with full-stack development
• Knowledge of security and security by design principles
• Experience with:

• DND or other federal client projects
• Event-driven architecture
• Agile techniques, including leading with testing
• Full-stack development including database frameworks MongoDB and PostgreSQL

• Experience with bitwise operations and device driver development
• Familiarity with networking and communication protocols (industrial/avionics protocols an asset)
• Understanding of software modularity, data serialization, and security in embedded systems
• Prior experience in the Defence industry (e.g., Raytheon, LCM, etc.)

Additional Information

• Must work on-site full-time in Ottawa.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret level clearance with PSPC/PWGSC (Federal Government Security Clearance).

Work-Life Balance

We support a healthy work-life balance with flexible work policies, including a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

Belong@ADGA

We prioritize Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) to foster an environment where all employees feel valued and respected.

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary along with a profit-sharing plan for all employees.

Benefits and Total Rewards

Our benefits include health & dental coverage, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Telemedicine, gym discounts, perks through Perkopolis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and other employee services.