Senior Software Engineer

Global Talent Alliance, Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Ottawa is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to contribute to developing its Zero Trust products and cloud services. The successful candidate will design and implement core components of the product, focusing on innovative solutions to protect against web-based threats. Candidates should possess strong C/C++ skills, network programming experience, and a degree in Computer Science or a related field. This is an excellent opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong C/C++ skills with emphasis on object-oriented programming.
• Ability to collaborate and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytic / troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of layer 4–7 protocol (TCP/HTTP/HTTPS) and working knowledge of SSL (TLS).
• Deep understanding of security concepts and L4 networking protocol a plus.
• Knowledge of Windows and Mac OS applications development and systems programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement major components of the Zero Trust product that has high impact for customers.
• Evaluate the performance of the product.
• Re-evaluate the design and implementation of source code.
• Collaborate with team members and team leads.

Skills

C/C++

Network programming

JSON/XML/ProtoBuf

Kernel Modules/Extensions

Git

CMake

Conan

GDB

LLDB

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or Software Engineering

Job description

Job #: 24-341(2)

G-TAC employer partner is seeking a talented individual to join their team as a Senior Software Engineer to work on their Zero Trust products and cloud services. The individual will become a member tasked with the development of innovative solutions to protect endpoints from emerging web‑based threats. Primary responsibilities will include the creation of an agent for traffic inspection, policy enforcement, integration with cloud services, and enhancing capabilities.

• C/C++ skills with emphasis on object‑oriented programming
• Network programming. TCP/ HTTPS /HTTP
• JSON/XML/ProtoBuf
• Kernel Modules /Extensions (Windows Driver and Mac OS system extensions)
• Git, CMake, Conan
• GDB / LLDB

Duties:

• Design and implement major components of the Zero Trust product that has high impact for our customers.
• Evaluate the performance of the product.
• Re‑evaluate the design and implementation of source code.
• Collaborate with team members and team leads.

Skills Requirement:

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or Software Engineering; or equivalent work experience
• 3–4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong C/C++ skills with emphasis on object‑oriented programming.
• Ability to collaborate and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent analytic / troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of layer 4–7 protocol (TCP/HTTP/HTTPS) and working knowledge of SSL (TLS). Deep understanding of security concepts and L4 networking protocol a plus.
• Knowledge of Windows and Mac OS applications development and systems programming (Nice to have).