Software Engineer

Larus; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Larus, Ottawa-based software company, is seeking a Software Engineer to help build real-time solutions for public safety and security. You will design and develop software modules within an existing product and work across a variety of problems in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 5+ years in software development, strong Java and Python skills, REST APIs, databases, Git/Gradle, and experience with Kubernetes and CI/CD.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer/Software Engineering or related field.
• Security clearance eligibility (Canadian citizen or permanent resident).
• 5+ years in software design, development, deployment and verification.
• 2+ years in Java and 2+ years in Python.
• Experience with REST APIs, databases, and Git/Gradle.
• Experience on Windows and Linux, and with VMs/Kubernetes/containerization.
• CI/CD experience and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, distributed software systems.
• Design, develop, integrate and test software modules and systems.
• Promote high quality and best practices in software design and development.
• Interface development for various protocols and data formats.
• Collaborate with team members on system integration and validation.
• Participate in planning, retrospectives, and demos.
• Meet goals with the team and release deliverables to stakeholders and customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Java

Python

REST APIs

Databases

Git

Gradle

Kubernetes

Linux/Windows

CI/CD

Security-focused design

Education

University degree in Computer/Software Engineering or related

Tools

Git

Gradle

Kubernetes

Docker

Cloud platforms

SQL/NoSQL databases

Job description

Full-time: 37.5 Hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Ottawa Office (3 days per week / hybrid), 170 Laurier Ave West, Suite 310, Ottawa, ON K1P 5V5 Ottawa-based Home Office (2 days per week)
Reporting To: Technology Director
Salary Range: $90,000 to $140,000
Type of Vacancy: New

We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals to join the Larus team as a Software Engineer. Our Software Engineering team is currently developing end-to-end real-time solutions for the public safety and security industries. This includes data interfacing, collection, aggregation, display, exploitation, and fusion functionalities. As a member of the Software Engineering team, you will design and develop software modules within an existing product. You should expect to work on a wide variety of software problems and learn and apply new skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, distributed software systems;
• Design, develop, integrate and test software modules and systems;
• Advocate high quality and best-practices in software design and development;
• Interface development for various protocols, data formats and logical connections;
• Close interaction with other team members on system integration and validation
• Participate in all aspects of the software development process including planning, retrospectives, and demos;
• Meeting assigned goals with the team and releasing deliverables to stakeholders and
• customers; and,
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Some individuals are less likely to apply for a job unless they consider they are a perfect match. At Larus Technologies we welcome motivated individuals to our diverse and inclusive workplace. Thus, if you are excited about this role but do not have every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.

• University degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science or other related Engineering degree;
• Required to meet qualifications to obtain a Canadian Government security clearance (typically requires the candidate to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada)
• 5+ years of direct experience in design, development, deployment, and verification of software, with at least 2 years in Java and 2 years in python;
• Experience with creating software documentation and other forms of technical writing;
• Experience in developing and debugging high performance software;
• Experience in security-oriented software design principles;
• Experience in using REST APIs;
• Experience with databases, including as SQL and document stores;
• Experience using source control such as Git and build tools such as Gradle;
• Experience with different OS (Windows, Linux);
• Experience in one or more of virtual machines, Kubernetes, containerization, cloud platforms;
• Excellent computer and manual problem analysis, evaluation, and resolution skills;
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Passion for learning and solving complex problems;
• Experience in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CICD) Systems;
• Organized and focused; and
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment;
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with shell scripts;
• Experience with object-oriented design;
• Design diagram creation (UML, flowcharts, dataflow diagrams, etc);
• Knowledge of cyber security best practices;
• Concurrent, message driven, distributed applications;
• Large dataset processing and analysis;
• Knowledge of computer networking;
• Provide guidance and mentorship and lead technical discussions;
• Use or develop GIS software; and
• Develop automated testing tools or define test cases.
  
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive Health and Dental insurance package;
• Competitive vacation and paid time off;
• Company-sponsored team-building events; and
• Learning and development opportunities

About Larus Based in Ottawa, Canada, Larus Technologies (https://larus.com) is a software company specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Big Data Analytics, and Decision Support Systems (DSS). Larus has three core business lines: Data Fusion and Analytics, Data Science, and Research and Engineering. Larus software products include the patented Total::Insight DSS, the Total::Perception Systems Simulation Engine (SSE), and the Total::Vision Video Analytics Solution (VAS). Our Data Science and Engineering Consulting focuses primarily on Retail, Supply Chain Management, Public Safety, and Defence, while Research and Engineering focuses on innovations in advanced AI/ML across industries. Larus is renowned for its ability to solve complex customer challenges that require multi-sensor data collection, aggregation, exploitation, fusion, and analytics.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Upon completion of the recruitment process, all candidates interviewed will be notified if they are not selected for the role.

We use AI support tools to screen applicants for minimum role requirements.

At Larus, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Larus has an accommodation process and provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities. If you have specific ergonomic needs or require other accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please don't hesitate to contact Larus at [e-mail] to discuss arrangements.