Software Security Developer

Elits Canada Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks an experienced Software Security Developer. The candidate will develop secure telecom products, perform security assessments, and work closely with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have a strong background in telecom security, proficiency with industry-standard tools, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Strong background in telecom or radio software security.
• Hands-on experience with code scanning and penetration testing tools.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure software solutions for telecom products.
• Conduct security assessments and collaborate with teams.
• Support penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.

Skills

Telecommunications Security

Code Scanning

Penetration Testing

Build Environment Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Black Duck

Truffle Hog

Burp Suite

Makefiles

Gerrit

Jenkins

Job description

ELITS Canada Inc . is a subsidiary of Accelerate at Iver. Our parent company Iver has 1,700 employees today and is growing and now we are looking for new employees who want to join our journey. As part of Accelerate at Iver, you are at the absolute forefront of technology and work on exciting digitization and transformation projects with market-leading customers. We are passionate about realizing digital opportunities in the cloud. Together with our customers, we close the gap between aspiration and successful implementation. Communication is an essential part of the work since we work closely with our customers. With ELITS you will become a part of a great team that always responds to the customer with humility, and at the same time is very proud of what we deliver.

ELITS is now looking for an experienced Software Security Develop er with a strong background in product and production security to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in telecommunications security, proficiency with industry-leading code scanning and penetration testing tools, and expertise in modern build environments and CI / CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain secure radio software solutions for mission-critical telecom products.
• Conduct regular security assessments of codebases using scanning tools such as Black Duck (for dependency and open-source risk analysis) and Truffle Hog (for secrets detection).
• Support penetration testing activities using tools such as Burp Suite to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Maintain and optimize build environments using Makefiles, Gerrit for code review, and Jenkins for continuous integration and deployment.
• Stay current with emerging security threats and industry best practices in telecom and radio software security.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical / Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven background in telecom or radio software security.
• Proficiency with code scanning tools (Black Duck, Truffle Hog) and penetration testing tools (Burp Suite, etc.).
• Experience with build environments and CI / CD tools (Makefiles, Gerrit, Jenkins).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Nice to Have :

• Certifications in software security (e.g., CISSP, CEH, or similar).
• Experience with other security testing frameworks and automation tools.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards in telecom security.

Qualities :

• Communicative and a positive attitude towards customers and colleagues
• Analytical skills, logical reasoning, and excellent problem-solving skills
• Sense of responsibility, autonomy, and resourcefulness
• Team player, organized, and strive for results and quality
• Creative with ideas to improve the product
• Ability to coordinate and handle more than one task at the same time

Are you a social, flexible, and structured person with a great interest in information technology? Do you find development, constructing, and use of the latest technologies challenging? In that case – send your application to us today!

This position is open to US residents (persons with work permit in USA).