Full-Time

Intermediate/Senior Software Engineer

Posted on 11/23/2025

Ultra

Ultra

1,001-5,000 employees

Delivers defense technology for rapid decisions

No salary listed

Dartmouth, NS, Canada

In Person

Not remote; must come into office on-demand to support testing activities.

US Top Secret Clearance, UK Citizenship Required

Category
Software Engineering (2)
,
Requirements
  • Degree level (or equivalent) in a related engineering discipline such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
  • 4 – 7 years of C++ and/or Java experience
  • 2 – 5 years of experience with web application development
  • Self-motivated, adaptable to change, proactive, diligent, and inter-personal skills
  • Knowledge of Software Engineering best practices, methodologies, processes, and tools, specifically the Software Development Life Cycle
  • Experience with Linux operating systems and comfortable working on the command line
  • The Candidate must be capable of acquiring a Canadian / NATO Secret security clearance and a Canadian Controlled Goods assessment to the satisfaction of the company
  • Experience providing mentorship and limited technical oversight of more junior team members (Senior Developer)
  • 7+ years of C++ and/or Java experience (Senior Developer)
  • 5+ years of experience with web application development (Senior Developer)
Responsibilities
  • Software component level and detailed design utilizing Unified Modeling Language
  • Software implementation and unit testing
  • Software integration, verification, and defect resolution
  • Contributing to software design, test, maintenance, and release documentation
  • Acutely, contributing to the full stack development of web applications
  • Contributing to a team effort within an Agile development environment
  • Support the Software and System testing groups as required to conduct software and system integration testing
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working on customized software solutions for government organizations (any level)
  • Good understanding of software configuration and build management
  • A good working understanding of Microsoft Office applications: Word and Excel
  • Experience using software development and continuous integration tools (CI/CD) such as, but not limited to: Jira, Azure Devops, Jenkins, static code analysis tools
  • Sonar domain knowledge or similar signal processing intensive applications
  • Experience working with hardware and software emulators to conduct integration testing
  • Direct experience creating automated build pipelines in tools such as Jenkins or Azure Devops

Ultra Group provides advanced defense and security technology solutions, partnering with governments and defense agencies to address mission-critical challenges. Its products collect and deliver the right data to the right people at the right time, helping decision-makers act quickly in high-stakes situations. The company builds and deploys tailored systems that integrate data, analytics, and communications to support rapid, informed decisions, especially against near-peer threats and other technologically advanced adversaries. Unlike competitors, Ultra Group emphasizes ethical, responsible, and sustainable practices and relies on long-term government contracts to deliver customized, mission-focused solutions. Its ultimate goal is to make the world safer by using technology to improve decision speed and accuracy in defense and security operations.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2018

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Maritime reconnaissance market grows at 5.5% CAGR, expanding Ultra's sensor and radar opportunities.
  • UK government mandates Ultra's UK headquarters retention and increased R&D post-2022 acquisition.
  • Cobham acquisition in early 2022 enhances C4ISR/EW capabilities with added resources.

What critics are saying

  • UK MoD terminates contracts due to Ultra Electronics data breach exposing defense IP.
  • Airbus acquires Ultra Cyber Ltd., fragmenting cyber portfolio against L3Harris.
  • L3Harris captures 20% AUKUS maritime contracts, squeezing Ultra from sensor market.

What makes Ultra unique

  • Ultra I&C delivers AI-enabled resilient tactical communications and encryption for multidomain battlespace.
  • Ultra Maritime leads globally in torpedo technologies and modular USV towed array solutions.
  • Ultra powers real-time decision-making with secure data across air, land, sea, and cyber domains.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Vacation

Professional Development Budget

Mental Health Support

Company News

Turke & Strauss LLP
Mar 19th, 2024
Ultra Electronics Data Breach Investigation

Recently, Ultra Electronics discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired.

Executive Mosaic
Oct 10th, 2023
Ultra I&C Appoints Dawn Ohlson as VP Engineering for Ultra Cyber

Ultra I&C appoints Dawn Ohlson as VP Engineering for Ultra Cyber.

Military Embedded Systems
Sep 14th, 2023
Secure encryption, reduced SWaP in demand from DSEi attendees

To enable such trusted mobility Ultra is also getting close to releasing a new product called MAXAM, that is a rebrand of their existing BID\2510\11.

GovCon Wire
Aug 7th, 2023
Bradford Powell appointed C2I president at Ultra intelligence & communications; Jon Rucker quoted

Bradford Powell, a defense industry veteran, has joined Ultra’s intelligence and communications business as president of the command, control and intelligence segment.

GovCon Wire
Jul 21st, 2023
Clif Basnight joins Ultra I&C as strategic technologies VP

Clif Basnight, a 17-year U.S. Army veteran and former vice president at CACI International (NYSE: CACI), has joined Ultra Intelligence & Communications as VP of strategic technologies.

INACTIVE