Tools Developer and Specialist (Job Req #2025-278)

Ross Video; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Ross Video, seeks a motivated Tools Development Specialist in Ottawa. In this multi-disciplinary role, you'll develop and support software tools for R&D teams while collaborating closely to enhance their development processes. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent perks, including flexible hours and wellness allowances, within a dynamic work environment that values diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous paid time off

Fitness/wellness allowance

Employee share ownership program

Development support

Fun social activities and events

Qualifications

• Years of software development experience with Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Golang.
• Good understanding of full stack development in an agile environment.
• Experience with Cloud Based Development environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools for R&D teams and maintain existing software.
• Provide training and advocate tools adoption.
• Perform tool administration and support test automation.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Troubleshooting

Proactive Anticipation

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field

Tools

GitLab

GitHub

Jenkins

Docker

Job description

Why Work at Ross Video? We have a great group of people working together to create and deliver cutting edge products that look amazing and are easy to use. We go all out so that our customers can have the best possible experience and achieve quality results. With a product focus, continual learning, results driven processes, and creative thinking, we constantly strive to improve our solutions and to deliver results. If you've ever watched live television, news, sports, or entertainment, you've seen our products in use. All of the major Hollywood award shows, most professional sports teams, and many of the largest broadcasters in the world use Ross Video technology. Get behind the scenes and learn about what it takes to make live events possible. If that resonates, and you’re someone with integrity, commitment, and a strong drive to deliver great products, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Overview:

The Tools Development Specialist is a multi-disciplinary role. The responsibilities include developing tool software to be used by R&D teams, advocating tools adoption by the teams, administering and maintaining existing tools, as well as software development to support test automation. You will not only react to issues as they arise but will also anticipate problems and proactively provide solutions. Under the guidance of the Manager of R&D Tools and Test Automation Development, you will work closely with product developers, verification specialists, R&D managers and IT specialists. You will have the opportunity to work with people on different Ross Video product lines and be exposed to a variety of new technologies.

Who you report to: Manager, R&D Tools and Test Automation Development

What we offer:

Ross offers competitive salaries and comprehensive health plans, as well as several perks to help you perform at your best.

Some of these perks include flexible hours, generous paid time off, fitness/wellness allowance, employee share ownership program, development support and a ton of fun social activities and events!

Best of all, you will be part of the Ross Video family, and we’ve got a pretty energizing environment here.

What the job is all about:

• Develop tools to be used by R&D teams by following software development best practices.
• Maintain and support these tools
• Provide training to the teams on how to use these tools
• Develop internal software as required to make tools administration more efficient
• Develop and maintain test automation framework software as required
• In collaboration with the R&D teams, identify the tools and development environment needs
• Research and evaluate 3rd party tools and make recommendations for new tools and development environments
• Being an expert on R&D development tools and environments, provide technical assistance for teams to make the best choices.
• Advocate and promote the common tools and practices among teams
• Develop and maintain clear documentation for team processes, procedures and working norms
• Perform tools and server administration as required.
• Perform other related duties as required

Who you are:

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• A fast learner. Be able to learn a new development environment or technology quickly
• Strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills
• Strong communication skills and persuasion skills
• Proactively anticipate problems and propose solutions
• Years of software development experience with different frameworks, methodologies and languages, such as Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Golang
• Experience of using AI in software development
• Good understanding of full stack software development in an agile environment.
• Working knowledge of configuration management tools such as GitLab and GitHub, and static code analysis tools
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and experience with Jenkins, GitLab Runner and Docker
• Familiar with DevOps Best Practices
• Experience with Cloud Based Development environments
• Proficient in third party tools evaluation and selection
• Proficient in Linux/Unix administration including software installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Proficient in software installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting on Windows platforms
• Understanding of test automation frameworks is an asset
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At Ross, we embrace diversity, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work.We are committed to building a team that includes a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Inclusivity drives innovation and creativity, and that’s something we’re passionate about at Ross! We believe everyone should be able to enjoy a rewarding career at Ross, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability. If a disability means that you need any additional support during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.