Junior Programmer – C2/Command & Control Applications

DEFSEC Technologies Inc.; Outaouais; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KWESST, a DEFSEC Technologies company, seeks a Junior Programmer to support the Canadian Armed Forces as part of the DLCSPM within the DND’s DSEF program in Gatineau, QC. You will help design and implement Command and Control specialty applications, focusing on reliability and scalability of critical software.

The role requires a background in software programming across several high-level languages, with experience in CASE tools and SAFe processes. Collaboration with IPT members is essential.

Qualifications

• Using at least one high level language (ADA, Java, C++, or C#).
• Using CASE tools (e.g. Rational Team Concert, JIRA).
• Using a client mandated Software development process (e.g. SAFe).
• Demonstrated experience as a Software Programmer within an IPT for an onsite client.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate flow charts into coded machine instructions and confer with technical personnel.
• Design methods for small computer systems and sub-systems of larger systems.
• Select and incorporate available software programs.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of programs via sample data and system tests.
• Correct program errors by revising instructions or changing operation sequences.
• Test instructions and assemble documentation for future modification.
• Create and modify code and software.
• Create and modify screens and reports.
• Produce forms, manuals, data files, and procedures for systems and applications.

Skills

Scripting & Automation

Security & Compliance

Monitoring & Logging

Problem Solving

Collaboration & Communication

Education

College Diploma in Engineering or Computer Technology

Tools

Rational Team Concert

JIRA

Job description

KWESST, a DEFSEC Technologies company, seeks a Junior Programmer to support the Canadian Armed Forces as part of the DLCSPM within the DND’s DSEF program in Gatineau, QC. You will help design and implement Command and Control specialty applications, focusing on reliability and scalability of critical software.

The role requires a background in software programming across several high-level languages, with experience in CASE tools and SAFe processes. Collaboration with IPT members is essential.