PKCS#11 c++ developer

Stier Solutions Inc; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm is seeking a Senior C++ Software Developer based in Ottawa, Ontario. The role involves leading software development efforts, designing multithreaded applications, and implementing PKCS#11 cryptographic solutions. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in C/C++ and expertise in REST APIs and gRPC. Offering a salary between $95,000 and $100,000 per year, this is an onsite position.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in C/C++ development is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of PKCS#11 cryptographic standards.
• Experience with gRPC interfaces is strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to software development efforts using modern C++.
• Design and maintain RESTful APIs.
• Participate in architecture and design discussions.

Skills

C/C++ development

Multithreading and concurrency

REST APIs

gRPC

Secure coding practices

Docker

Tools

Docker

Podman

Job description

Overview

Senior C++ Software Developer position based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (onsite only).

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to software development efforts using modern C++
• Design and develop concurrent and multithreaded applications for performance-critical systems
• Implement solutions based on PKCS#11 (P11) cryptographic standards
• Design and maintain RESTful APIs using curl or similar tools
• Develop and integrate gRPC services with protobuf and optionally JetStream
• Write unit tests and follow Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices
• Apply secure coding practices in all phases of development for mission-critical products
• Build, deploy, and manage applications using Docker or Podman containers
• Participate in architecture and design discussions, code reviews, and technical mentorship

Mandatory Skills

• Senior experience in C / C++ development (7 years; primary skill)
• Experience and understanding of PKCS#11, esp. as a client application developer or PKCS#11 library implementor
• 6 months experience with gRPC interface in C / C++ (optional but strongly recommended)
• 6 months experience with REST API services using C / C++ (optional but recommended)

Required Qualifications

• Proven domain expertise in C++ software development
• Strong experience with multithreading and concurrency models
• Solid understanding and implementation experience with PKCS#11 cryptographic standards
• Expertise in REST APIs, gRPC, and protobuf
• Working knowledge of JetStream (nice to have)
• Experience writing effective unit tests and using BDD methodologies
• In-depth understanding of secure development practices
• Hands-on experience with container technologies like Docker or Podman
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or in a team

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (onsite only)
• Pay: $95,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Application question(s)

• How many years of recent hands-on experience with PKCS11 (Public-Key Cryptography Standards #11)?