Software Developer

Ascension Automation Solutions Ltd.; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Remote work

Training & growth

Job summary

Ascension Automation Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Software Developer with a strong background in C#/.NET. You will extend existing software models, add functionality, create GUI components, and carry out integration tests prior to deployment.

The role involves collaboration on industrial projects with robotics, networks, and PLCs, in an Agile setting. Strong OOP knowledge and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years contributing to C#/.NET applications.
• Experience with other languages (C++, Java, Python) is an asset.
• Relational databases and SQL are an asset.
• Familiar with building GUI components.
• Strong understanding of OOP principles.
• Experience with Windows Forms applications.

Responsibilities

• Extend existing software models by adding functionality.
• Create error handling functionality and GUI components.
• Perform integration tests prior to deployment.

Skills

C#/.NET

GUI development

OOP principles

Windows Forms

TCP/IP sockets

Git/GitHub

Agile

Communication

Data structures

Tools

Git

GitHub

Job description

We are currently looking for an innovative and enthusiastic Software Developer with a strong background in C#/.NET to join our team. In this role your primary responsibilities will be to extend existing software models by adding functionality, creating error handling functionality, building GUI components, and performing integration tests prior to deployment.

Additionally, you will be contributing to design and subsequent implementation of new software projects within a team setting. Many of these projects will involve working with industrial technologies, and will involve interaction with robotics, networks, and PLCs.

An ideal candidate will be familiar with Agile software development, understand the fundamentals of OOP, be familiar with basic Object-Oriented design patterns and architectures, be familiar with basic data structures and algorithms, and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications and Core Skills

A candidate should be a strong match for the following criteria:

Experience

• 2-3 years contributing to building C#/.NET applications


• Working with other programming languages, such as C++, Java, Python an asset


• Working with relational databases and SQL an asset


• Capable of building GUI components


• Strong understanding of OOP principles


• Familiarity with building Windows Forms applications


• Familiarity with TCP/IP sockets


• Familiarity with Git and GitHub


• Exposure to basic OO design patterns and architectures


• Exposure to basic data structures and algorithms

Ability to

• Unit test, integrate, and deploy software components


• Learn new software APIs to write, enhance, or extend existing software products


• Design and develop proof-of-concept software prototypes


• Create project and code documentation


• Work well both independently and within a team


• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills


• Possess strong interpersonal skills

Additional Skills

• Experience with making insightful analyses on large data-sets


• Experience with creating data-driven solutions for industrial products


• Experience with industrial networks


• Experience with PLCs / embedded systems / device drivers


• Experience with Linux and Shell programming

Remuneration

As a progressive employer, Ascension Automation Solutions strives to offer competitive wages and vacation packages, while supporting the continual growth and development of our employees. Training for a variety of skills is available through internal and external training offerings. Employee progress will be evaluated annually through performance reviews.

Starting wage rates/hour will follow the ranges below and will be determined based on skill and experience.

$36-46 / hour

Perks and Benefits

• Vacation, starting at 2 weeks for the first year


• Remote work availability


• Training to support growth and development

Ascension Automation Solutions Ltd. is committed to providing accommodations for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

About the Company

Established in 2013, Ascension Automation Solutions are the experts in the field of industrial robotics with a specialty in robotic manufacturing applications, providing everything from system design to machine commissioning. We tackle any project, including but not limited to custom automation (design and build), machine retro-fit, automation integration, and all required maintenance and service. Our team is always up for a challenge – if you can think of it, we can do it.