Junior Software Developer (Modelling & Simulation)

ADGA Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company located in Ottawa is seeking a Software Developer to work on a critical training project. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least one year of software development experience. Responsibilities include coordinating project updates, communicating with stakeholders, and supporting training exercises. The company offers competitive compensation, profit-sharing plans, and a comprehensive benefits program, promoting a healthy work-life balance and diversity.

Benefits

Maternity/Parental Top-Up

Reservist Leave Top-Up

Gym Membership Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in software development.
• Experience designing, coding, and testing using C++, C, or C#.
• Experience integrating and testing software in a modelling and simulation environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate updates to DST Range activities on the client’s Dashboard.
• Undertake communication with client participants and external stakeholders.
• Support the Exercise Director and Lead Planners for Canadian-hosted DST exercises.

Skills

Software Development

C++

OpenGL

C#

Modelling and Simulation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics

College Technical Diploma related to IT or Software Development

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

SharePoint

QT

Job description

Job Description

• Working on the clients Persistent Distributed Synthetic Training (DST) Range project (Persistent DST Range);
• Provide updates to DST Range activities on the clients Dashboard, a Microsoft SQL Server database with a custom web interface deployed to the Defence Wide Area Network (DWAN) and integrated with Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint;
• Coordinate with technical personnel (Core Services Section) regarding Technical requirements / calendar space required of an assigned Requests For Synthetic Effects (RFSE), Persistent DST Range activity or other initiative;
• Undertake communication with the client participants and external stakeholders;
• Coordinate the use of Persistent DST Range activities as a Force Development – to – Force Generation pathway in support of the clients natural training partnerships;
• Support Exercise Director and Lead Planners where required, particularly for Canadian-hosted DST exercises and activities;
• Become competent with applicable software used in the scenario development, hosting, and refinement of the client Persistent DST Range capability.

Qualifications

• Has a Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics OR has a College Technical Diploma related to Information Technology, Software Development, or Computer Science
• Minimum 1 year experience in an applicable field of software development
• Minimum 1 year experience performing the role of a Software Developer
• Experience deriving functional requirements in a modelling and simulation environment
• Experience designing simulation software in a modelling and simulation environment
• Experience programming graphics using OpenGL, QT or equivalent product
• Experience developing add-ons, extensions, or plug-ins
• Experience designing, coding and testing using C++, C, or C# programming languages
• Experience integrating and testing software
• Experience investigating software products for use and integration into M&S applications
• Generated test plans and procedures as well as written test reports in a “modelling and simulation environment

Additional Information

• Able to go onsite 5 days a week in the NRC
• Able to obtain and maintain a Secret level Clearance

Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

Belong@ADGA

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.