Senior Software Developer

Comtech Telecommunications Corp.; Outaouais; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is looking for a Senior Software Developer in Gatineau, QC. This role involves designing software for call management systems, focusing on communications equipment on Windows platforms. Candidates should have a university degree in engineering or computer science and experience with OO design and real-time programming. The position offers a collaborative environment and emphasizes Agile methodologies. Fluency in English or French is considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Experience with high availability systems development and maintenance.
• Experience with call processing.
• Keen interest in real-time programming and communication protocols.
• Fluent with OO design, client-server architecture, Web service programming.
• Independent self-starter with a positive work ethic.
• Comfortable in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with telephony and NENA standards.
• Experience with cloud native design, stateless services, in-memory databases.
• Experience with Mapping or GIS application development.

Responsibilities

• Design software for communications equipment on Windows platforms.
• Develop client-server-based User Interfaces and Web applications.
• Participate in full life cycle of software development activities.
• Manage source code and tickets using git/Jira.
• Take technical leadership and ownership of design work.

Skills

OO design

C#

.NET environment

C++

TCL

Bash shell

Socket programming

VoIP

SIP Protocol

Agile methodology

git

Jira

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

Qualified Applicants Notice

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Title

Senior Software Developer

Department

Research & Development

Reports To

Manager, Software Engineering

Revision Date

5/11/2026

Location

Gatineau, QC

Level

T3

Company Overview

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global technology company providing terrestrial and wireless network solutions, next-generation 9-1-1 emergency services, satellite and space communications technologies, and cloud-native capabilities to commercial and government customers around the world. Our unique culture of innovation and employee empowerment unleashes a relentless passion for customer success. With multiple facilities located in technology corridors throughout the United States and around the world, Comtech leverages our global presence, technology leadership, and decades of experience to create the world's most innovative communications solutions.

Purpose

Software design and implementation for call processing as well as operation, administration, maintenance and provisioning (OAM&P) of call management systems on Windows platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design software for communications equipment on Windows platforms using:
  • OO design, C# for Windows, .NET environment, C++, TCL, Bash shell
  • Socket programming
  • VoIP, SIP Protocol
• Develop and adapt extensible client-server-based User Interfaces and Web applications in .NET and Java.
• Develop, design, code, unit test, debug, integrate, document and participate in full life cycle of software development activities using Agile methodology.
• Manage source code and tickets with git/Jira.
• Attend meetings, report progress, take technical leadership and ownership of assigned design work.

Requirements

• Experience with high availability systems development and maintenance.
• Experience with call processing.
• Keen interest in real-time programming and communication protocols.
• Fluent with OO design, client-server architecture, Web service programming.
• Independent self-starter, positive work ethic.
• Comfortable in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Language: English or French, bilingual will be considered an asset.
• Experience with telephony and NENA standards.
• Experience with cloud native design, stateless services, in-memory databases, store-and-forward queues.
• Experience with Mapping or GIS (Geographic Information System) application development.

Education

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Compliance

This position requires compliance with Comtech’s Drug-Free Workplace Program. Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire. Employees may be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-incident testing. Illegal drug use — including marijuana, regardless of state law — is disqualifying under federal adjudicative guidelines and DoD DFARS requirements.

Salary

The pay range reflects the expected base salary for this position. Final compensation will be based on role, level, skills, experience, and geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.