Full-Time

Application Developer

Multiple Teams

Posted on 6/23/2025

Telesat

Telesat

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides satellite capacity and consulting services

No salary listed

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Hybrid

Hybrid position requiring some in-office presence.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Python
SQL
Java
C#
Requirements
  • Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering
  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in business application development
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Java, and C#
  • Experience developing and consuming web services (REST/SOAP)
  • Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL
  • Strong knowledge of software development best practices, version control, and structured testing
Responsibilities
  • Develop a solid understanding of the company’s application portfolio, development tools, and standard procedures.
  • Participate in the review and analysis of business and system requirements to translate them into technical solutions.
  • Provide accurate estimates of development efforts and timelines and proactively manage workload to meet deadlines.
  • Design, code, test, and document software solutions in alignment with company standards.
  • Conduct unit testing to ensure completeness and accuracy of application functionality and proper error handling.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve application issues in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Analyze existing systems for opportunities to improve performance, usability, or scalability.
  • Regularly communicate progress, potential risks, and timelines to the Manager.
  • Lead efforts to modernize and rewrite legacy applications using current technologies.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, QA, and infrastructure teams.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with cloud integrations and modern cloud-based architecture
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders
  • Workday experience, particularly in Finance and HCM reporting
  • Any experience with Salesforce, VB.NET, ASP.NET, SSRS Reporting, SharePoint, Microsoft Power BI
  • Competency with Microsoft Excel (including VBA and pivot tables)

Telesat operates a global satellite communications network, providing satellite capacity and consulting to governments, telecom operators, and enterprises. It uses both geostationary (GEO) and low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, including the Lightspeed LEO constellation, to deliver wide-area connectivity. Services include inflight and maritime connectivity, as well as connectivity for oil and gas and corporate networks. Revenue comes from long-term contracts and service agreements. Its Lightspeed network aims to offer high-speed, low-latency links, enhancing overall performance. The company differentiates itself by combining GEO and LEO assets and by offering end-to-end connectivity solutions through a mix of satellite capacity and advisory services, targeting a diverse set of industries worldwide. The goal is to provide reliable, global communications with predictable service through long-term customer relationships.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Ottawa, Canada

Founded

1969

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Secured $2.54B funding including $1.44B Canadian investment for Lightspeed.
  • Contracted SpaceX for 14 launches starting mid-2026 deploying 198 satellites.
  • Vocus builds Australia's first Lightspeed landing station in New South Wales.

What critics are saying

  • Lightspeed service slips to Q1 2028 due to SatixFy ASIC delays.
  • Starlink dominates LEO broadband, compressing Telesat's enterprise margins.
  • SpaceX Falcon 9 disruptions delay all 14 Lightspeed launches by 6-12 months.

What makes Telesat unique

  • Telesat combines GEO and LEO satellites for resilient global communications.
  • Lightspeed targets government, enterprise, and maritime with low-latency Ka-band.
  • Canadian government backing secures $2.54B for Lightspeed funding.

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Company News

Telesat
Nov 4th, 2025
Telesat invests US$5 million in Farcast to develop fully integrated User Terminals for Telesat Lightspeed satellite network | Telesat

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StreetInsider
Nov 4th, 2025
Telesat invests $5M in Farcast partnership

Telesat has invested $5 million in Farcast to develop integrated User Terminals for the Telesat Lightspeed satellite network. Farcast will deliver a Flat Panel Antenna User Terminal integrated with the Telesat Lightspeed modem, with production planned for 2027. Telesat will also join Farcast's board. Farcast's technology offers reduced Size, Weight, Power, and Cost, enhancing Telesat's value proposition. Farcast is raising a $10 million Series Extension to support commercial manufacturing.

Stock Titan
Sep 13th, 2024
Telesat Completes $2.54 Billion Funding Agreements for Telesat Lightspeed Satellite Constellation with Strong Government Backing | TSAT Stock News

Telesat secures $2.54B funding for Lightspeed satellite project, aiming to bridge global digital divide. Learn how this Canadian-backed initiative plans to expand internet access and create jobs, with launches set for 2026.

MobileSyrup
Apr 1st, 2024
Telesat secures $2.14 billion loan from federal government for Lightspeed LEO constellation

The federal government has agreed to loan billions of dollars to satellite operator Telesat to support its work in developing the Lightspeed LEO network.

CNBC
Nov 19th, 2021
Lightspeed receives financing of $3B in financing

Telesat has lined up more than $3 billion in financing for Lightspeed so far, including a $1.1 billion investment from the Canadian government.

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