Software Engineer II

Versaterm; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global public safety solutions company is seeking a Software Engineer II responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions in public safety technology. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science and 2-5 years of software development experience, with familiarity in databases and agile practices. Security clearance is mandatory for this role.

Benefits

Variable compensation and bonuses

Comprehensive benefits offering

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of professional experience in software development.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with agile development practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborate with product owners and engineers.
• Ensure code quality through testing and reviews.

Skills

Software development

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

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

The Software Engineer II is 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, stand‑ups, 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

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or 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.

Asset Qualifications:

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, AzureDevOps, etc.), Docker, Kubernetes, or other DevOps tools.
• Experience with cloud services like AWS or Azure.
• Experience designing or working with APIs, API‑based architecture, and API Management tools.
• Knowledge of additional programming languages (e.g., Delphi, Java) or frameworks (e.g., WPF, WinForms).
• Familiarity with AI tooling in development workflows.

This position requires security clearances due to the nature of our work with public safety agencies. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and must successfully obtain and maintain a Reliability security clearance from the Government of Canada. Additionally, candidates must comply with the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy and pass a comprehensive, fingerprint‑based background check. 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, please visit Public Services and Procurement Canada for Reliability clearance details and the FBI's CJIS Security Policy Resource Center for CJIS requirements.

Versaterm is committed to fair and equitable compensation that is competitive, consistent, and aligned with the value each role contributes to our organization. The starting salary for this position will be dependent upon many factors, such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience, education, training as well as internal equity, market data, and business needs. In addition to base salary and our comprehensive benefits offering, some roles may also be eligible for variable compensation such as incentive plans or discretionary performance bonuses.

Versaterm does not use AI in the recruitment process. All stages of recruitment decisions are led by people, including our qualified acquisition team and our experienced hiring managers.

Versaterm is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and a barrier‑free workplace. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process and apply to the terms and conditions of employment. For more information, please contact [e-mail].