Specialist, Software Engineering

L3Harris; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Ottawa is seeking a Specialist in Software Engineering. This role involves designing software solutions, developing microservices, and debugging near real-time simulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar, alongside 6+ years of software development experience, particularly with C# and ASP.NET. Knowledge of web technologies, REST APIs, and distributed systems is advantageous. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years of software development experience.
• Experience with C#, ASP.NET, and web technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design software solutions and contribute to software designs.
• Understand and develop microservices solutions.
• Conduct independent research to provide new solutions.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET

Object-oriented design

Microservices

REST APIs

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related

Tools

RabbitMQ

Vue.js

Angular

Relational Databases

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Specialist, Software Engineering

Job Location: Ottawa, ON

Job Schedule: Day Shift

Salary Range: 85 500$ - 135 500$

About your next Challenge as a Specialist, Software Engineering

What will you do:

• Design software solutions and contribute to software designs;
• Understand and develop microservices solution that operates in a complex, multi-network environment;
• Conduct independent research and provide new solutions to problems;
• Interact with systems engineering on technical issues;
• Debugging software problems for near real-time simulation;
• Conduct and prepare presentations and demonstrations.

Required Skills and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer or Software Engineering (or equivalent experience), or Electrical or Systems Engineering with software experience;
• Minimum 6 years software development experience in object-oriented design and programming, which must include C# and ASP.NET;
• Experience building web applications, using web technologies and protocols such as C#, ASP.NET, .Net Core, REST APIs, Http, and SignalR;

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with CQRS, Distributed Systems & Akka;
• Experience designing and developing highly available, fault tolerant and distributed systems;
• Experience with message broker systems such as RabbitMQ or similar;
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills combined with a strong technical presence.
• Work on problems of diverse scope, determining methods and procedures to be used on new assignments, and providing feedback and recommendations to other technical personnel.
• Able to work independently and in a team-based environment.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills
• Experience building web applications, using web technologies and protocols such as C#, ASP.NET, .Net Core, REST APIs, Http, and SignalR;
• Experience with client-server and networking protocols, such as SNMP, Websockets, and TCP stack;
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL or others);
• Excellent technical communication of ideas and design;
• Experience with web frameworks such as Vue.js or Angular is an asset;
• Knowledge and /or experiencing in developing or integrating applications is an asset;
• Experience in military systems and standards is an asset.

Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory):

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada “Reliability” status and Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.