Senior Software Developer

SRC Can; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SRC Can is seeking a Senior Software Developer to design and develop innovative electronic warfare solutions. This role involves leading a development team, contributing to software architecture, and ensuring project success through effective communication and agile practices. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, extensive software development experience, and a passion for driving technology solutions that impact national security.

Benefits

Comprehensive salary and benefits package

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working environment

Qualifications

• Six or more years of experience in software development.
• Ability to lead development teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the technical delivery for software development.
• Mentor a team of intermediate and junior software developers.
• Contribute to software development and integration within an agile methodology.

Skills

Leadership

Software Development

Communication

Agile Methodology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Computer Science

Tools

PostgreSQL

React

Node

Oracle Database

Linux

Windows

Job description

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The Syracuse Research Corporation (SRC) is celebrating 60 years of redefining possible. The company was formed to provide innovative products and seasoned analysis to solve the United States’ toughest new Electronic Warfare challenges and has now expanded operations into Canada. We do this by focusing on our customers’ needs through the innovative application of science, technology, and information to solve problems of national significance. SRC Can is a wholly owned subsidiary of SRC Inc., and is helping to shape the future Defense and Intelligence Information architectures that will support the Canadian Armed Forces and its allies.

The Job

SRC Can is seeking a Senior Software Developer to help build next-generation electronic warfare solutions for the Canadian Market. Reporting to the Senior Staff Software Developer, the senior developer will design and develop software for electronic warfare and defense solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and coordinate the technical delivery for the software development team
• Lead, manage and mentor a team of intermediate and junior software developers
• Conduct quarterly appraisals and agree professional development plans for the software team to meet SRC Can business objectives
• Work with subject matter and domain experts to elicit software designs
• Author software source code :
• Contribute to software designs, requirements, and tests
• Contribute to software development and integration within an agile methodology
• Contribute to continuous improvement across software development and processes
• Monitor, manage, and report project status
• Support project management

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Six (6+) years of experience in software development
• Applied knowledge and experience with the development of distributed software systems
• Ability to lead development teams in a fast-paced environment, think independently, and make timely decisions to overcome technical challenges
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent English verbal / written communication skills required. Proficiency in French is an asset
• Candidates must meet the requirements of export control and security regulations, including the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and be eligible to hold a Government of Canada Level 3 Security Clearance

Assets :

• Applied knowledge and experience with container technologies
• Applied knowledge and experience with PostgreSQL, Express, React, and Node
• Applied knowledge and experience with Oracle Database
• Applied knowledge and experience with time-series databases
• Applied knowledge and experience with distributed filesystems
• Applied knowledge and experience with object storage
• Applied knowledge and experience with data processing engines, data flow systems, or data pipelines
• Applied knowledge and experience with modern data architectures
• Applied knowledge and experience with VS Code
• Applied knowledge and experience with Continuous Improvement and Continuous Delivery pipelines
• Applied knowledge and experience with Linux and Windows operating systems
• Applied experience working in cross-functional roles
• Knowledge or experience with Electronic Warfare systems

Additional Information

SRC Can offer a comprehensive salary, vacation, and benefits package. We are extremely flexible around our 40-hour working week. We operate in a hybrid working environment with all staff being able to work remotely, in the SRC Can office and in Department of National Defense facilities, when appropriate.

We are an equal opportunity employer who understand that diversity generates innovation and is critical to the success of a growing organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The competition will remain open until the positions are filled. We thank applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies or phone calls, please.

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