Full-Time

Software Engineering Developer

Integration

Posted on 9/25/2025

General Dynamics UK

General Dynamics UK

201-500 employees

UK defense contractor delivering C4I, AFV

No salary listed

Ottawa, ON, Canada

In Person

Canada Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Software Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
PowerShell
Agile
Python
Java
C#
JIRA
Ansible
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong proficiency in Object-Oriented languages such as Java and C#
  • Experience with Python
  • Experience with PowerShell
  • Experience with automated deployment tools such as Ansible
  • Experience with Gitlab and Artifactory
  • Experience with automated test frameworks
  • Knowledge of Agile and/or iterative development methods
  • Knowledge of software architecture and design patterns
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed
  • Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance
  • Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations
  • You must be eligible to work in Canada
Responsibilities
  • This is an integration-focused software role so you will be responsible for building and maintaining code in custom applications and plugins, as well as configuration and deployment infrastructure
  • There is also a large focus on the implementation and maintenance of automated testing
  • You will work with developers and testers to develop and maintain the overall integration test for the Applications team
  • Developing new features and fixing defects
  • Supporting system level test and integration efforts
  • Developing automation tasks for use in lab deployments, production deployments, and integration testing
  • Building and maintaining virtual environments, including set up of virtual machines, their software, and networking
  • Attending recurring Agile ceremonies such as stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and customer demos
  • Ensure that status of assigned work items is up to date and accurate
  • Working with the Product Owner and the Scrum Master, assist in the elaboration of team backlog items
  • Documenting the analysis, design and test
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CICD) is a plus
  • Experience working with the Canadian Army is highly desirable
  • Experience working on software integration projects

General Dynamics UK delivers defence technology and services to the UK MoD, including C4I communications, Armoured Fighting Vehicle capability, and avionics systems. Its products work by designing and integrating end-to-end defence systems that plan, deploy, manage and monitor battlefield information, with systems like Bowman, EvO, AJAX, and aircraft avionics. The company differentiates itself through long-standing MoD collaboration combined with in-house design and manufacturing to deliver large, end-to-end programs from a UK base in South Wales. Its goal is to equip the UK Armed Forces with reliable, integrated communications, combat-vehicle, and avionics systems for current operations and future capability programs.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Blackwood, United Kingdom

Founded

1962

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AJAX production continues at Merthyr Tydfil despite investigations.
  • Full operating capability planned by end of 2029 per Minister Pollard.
  • 185 of 589 AJAX vehicles delivered, meeting contractual requirements.

What critics are saying

  • Ajax delays from noise, vibration issues erode MoD trust in 3-6 months.
  • BAE Systems undercuts on land contracts post-Ajax in 12-24 months.
  • MoD cancels Ajax tranche 1 over £1.2B overruns in 18-24 months.

What makes General Dynamics UK unique

  • General Dynamics UK delivers AJAX vehicles replacing British Army reconnaissance fleet.
  • Supplies Bowman tactical communications as key MoD land partner.
  • Leads MoD R&D in software electronics, avionics, command systems.

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