Software Developer

Job title:

Software Developer

Company

Thales

Job description

Location: Ottawa, CanadaIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow’s possible.For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada’s best place to live 2017 by Maclean’s, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.This is a hybrid role in Ottawa, Ontario.Position SummaryThales Canada, Defence & Security is engaged in supporting the Canadian Army’s Land Command, Control, Communications & Computers (C4) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (LC4ISR) systems which enable critical decisions on a daily basis. Together with industry partners, Thales is building on the existing networks and applications to enhance digitized operations, support communications between joint and allied forces, and monitor and defend against the threats and evolving capabilities of potential adversaries.Thales Canada is looking for people interested in directly contributing to the evolution of advanced digitized operations for the Canadian Army into the future, both in Canada and on overseas deployments. There are opportunities available in each of the four LC4ISR programs, which include:

• System of systems engineering and integration;
• Core network;
• Applications; and
• Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR).

The successful Software Developer candidate will implement, integrate, test, configure, and document full stack web-based software applications, and will be involved in selection, design, and experimentation activities related to such software in support of Innovation Team projects that contribute to naval platform in-service support programs. The successful candidate will help deliver value to the operational team quickly in an agile, incremental way and will work with business analysts and operational stakeholders to identify problems and find relevant solutions. The type of solutions could range from automating business processes, building a custom user interface that will make decision-making easier, connecting multiple software systems together, etc. The successful candidate will make use of modern software development techniques and technologies such as artificial intelligence and data analytics where warranted.Key Areas of ResponsibilityThe successful candidate will:

• Participate in user needs / requirements analysis and software design;
• Experiment with new software stacks for proof of concept / pilot projects;
• Implement web applications software, including coding, unit testing, and integration;
• Produce software developer documentation;
• Apply Infrastructure as Code for quick and repeatable software deployment;
• Identify and analyze software defects and implement fixes into product releases; and
• Build and maintain currency in software development best practices and methodologies.

6.1 DDQ – Design, Develop and Qualify the Solution
To provide products and customer solutions in consistency with all stakeholders’ needs and entity policies, as well as continuously enhance engineering competitiveness.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or equivalent education with relevant experience
• 7 years professional web application software development experience, including:
• Front-end development with Angular and/or React frameworks
• Back-end development using a managed programming language (e.g. C#, Java) and an associated framework (e.g. Node.JS, Spring, .NET Core)
• Web app development using a scripting language (e.g. JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Ruby) and an associated framework (e.g. Express.js, Django, Ruby on Rails)
• Experience with REST API creation and/or management
• Experience working in a scrum/agile software development environment
• Experience with containerization, e.g. Docker, Kubernetes

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

• Ability to obtain a NATO Secret security clearance
• Ability to meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program (including ITAR-controlled articles)

Special Position Requirements

• Hybrid position. Full time, standard business hours.
• Possibility of occasional travel to customer site for technical support / integration activities.
• Possibility of occasional travel within Canada for planning events.

What We OfferThales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.Why Join Us?Say HI and learn more about working at Thales .#LI-hybrid#LI-WM1Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.

Expected salary

Location

Ottawa, ON

Job date

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 04:20:18 GMT

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