Software Engineer (Bilingual)

Versaterm; Saint-Georges; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global public safety solutions company is seeking a Software Engineer II to design and develop software applications that enhance community safety. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and requires a degree in Computer Science or related field, along with 2-5 years of software development experience. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and obtain a reliability security clearance.

Benefits

Inclusion and diversity programs

Accommodations available upon request

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of professional experience in software development.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with unit testing and integration testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborate with product owners and team members.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Versaterm is a global public safety solutions company helping agencies transform how they serve their communities. Since 1977, we’ve been building an ecosystem of intuitive tools designed for public safety agencies, forensic labs, court systems, schools and other institutions. Through purposeful integrations and a selective growth strategy, we focus on improving workflows to help our customers achieve more efficient operations, better service and more just outcomes.

Our teams are driven by innovation, expertise and an unwavering commitment to customer success. As we continue to grow and expand our ecosystem, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to solutions that enhance community safety and transform the future of public safety technology. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Software Engineer II, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications, working on both backend and frontend systems, and contributing to the overall growth and innovation of our public safety product offerings. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions while continuously improving your technical expertise.

What You Do

• Design, implement, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions that align with business needs and project requirements.
• Work closely with product owners, designers, and other engineers to understand product requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Ensure code quality by writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code. Perform unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, production issues, and technical problems.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of software applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Stay up to date with company standards, technologies, and best practices, and apply them to improve the development process and product functionality.
• Provide guidance and support to junior engineers, reviewing code and offering constructive feedback to foster team growth.
• Participate in the team’s development process, including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives. Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support team objectives, departmental needs, and overall organizational priorities.

What You Bring

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience and training.
• 2-5 years of professional experience in software development.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar.
• Experience with Git and other version control systems.
• Familiarity with unit testing and integration testing frameworks.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills with a focus on problem-solving and solution delivery.
• Familiarity with agile development practices, including Scrum or Kanban.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Impress Us With

• Experience with AWS cloud services.
• Knowledge of telephony systems (SIP, VoIP) and telecommunications protocols.
• Experience with NG911/public safety systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, AzureDevOps, etc..), Docker, Kubernetes, or other DevOps tools.
• Experience designing or working with API’s, API based architecture, and API Management tools.
• Knowledge of additional programming languages (e.g., Delphi, C++)
• Familiarity with AI tooling in development workflows.

This position requires a security clearance from the Government of Canada. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and must successfully obtain and maintain a Reliability security clearance. Please note that specific customer contracts may impose additional security verification requirements. Obtaining and maintaining all required security clearances is a condition of employment. For more information on the Government of Canada's security screening process, please visit Public Services and Procurement Canada.

Versaterm is committed to building and supporting inclusion, diversity, and equity, and sustaining a barrier-free environment. Accommodations are available, on request, throughout all aspects of the selection process. These principles apply to the terms and conditions of employment at Versaterm. For detailed information on our accessibility policies, please contact [e-mail].