Software Engineer

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with experienced engineers in the design, coding, testing, and maintenance of software applications.
• Develop and maintain software modules using programming languages like modern C++ and Python.
• Assist in the implementation of networking solutions, ensuring seamless communication between software components.
• Highly experienced in Agile software development methodology, deep understanding and appreciation of the power of CI/CD?CT.
• Contribute to the development of software tools, libraries, and frameworks to enhance overall product quality and efficiency.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to enhance code quality and adherence to coding standards.
• Collaborate with the team to troubleshoot and resolve software defects and technical issues.
• Support the integration of software components on Linux operating systems.
• Assist in the testing and validation of software features, ensuring functionality and performance meet specified requirements. Ensures code is production ready and fully protected.
• Utilize cloud technologies to enhance software deployment and management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to understand requirements and contribute to technical discussions.
• Maintain clear and organized documentation of software designs, processes, and development tasks.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication skills, both orally and in writing. Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced satellite ground segment software systems, ensuring high performance

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years or more of experience in software development, focusing on full stack. A preference for Agile experience.
• Expertise in using the Linux operating system.
• Proficient in one or more programming languages in modern C++ 20. Python also an important asset.
• Experience working in cloud technology and microservice architectures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, VXLAN, GRE, etc.)
• Team player with the proven ability to collaborate effectively across diverse cross-functional team, volunteers to help others and people seek help of this kind of team player.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new technologies and tools, demonstrates curiosity in approach to work, maintains a continuous improvement mindset.
• High Detail-orientation with a commitment to producing high-quality software without compromise or shortcut
• Ability to design software with consideration for hardware resource constraints.
• SW development in the satellite communication systems is a plus

DECISION MAKING & SUPERVISION:

• This role has no direct reports, but will work and interact with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position will be based out of the Ottawa, ON office
• 4-days a week in office (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
• Working conditions are generally comfortable typical of an office environment.
• Occasional travel, including international travel is possible