Description
Software Engineer
Location: Markham Ontario Canada (Hybrid)
Candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada at the time of application. SS8 is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
Company Overview:
As a leader in Lawful and Location Intelligence SS8 helps make societies safer. Our commitment is to extract analyze and visualize the critical intelligence that gives law enforcement intelligence agencies and emergency services the real-time insights that help save lives. Our high performance flexible and future-proof solutions also enable mobile network operators to achieve regulatory compliance with minimum disruption time and cost. SS8 is trusted by the largest government agencies communications providers and systems integrators globally.
About the Role
SS8 is seeking a Software Engineer to help design build and maintain automated testing systems that ensure the reliability and performance of our this role you will collaborate closely with engineering teams to develop automation solutions enhance testing frameworks and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
This position is well suited for someone who enjoys solving challenging problems in Linux-based environments and leveraging modern development tools including AI-assisted coding to build efficient and scalable testing systems.
What Youll Work On
- Expanding and improving automated testing frameworks to support new product capabilities
- Designing scalable automation for complex distributed systems
- Improving reliability and coverage across CI/CD pipelines
- Working with engineering teams to diagnose and resolve product and customer issues
- Applying AI-assisted development tools to improve testing efficiency while maintaining high code quality
Key Responsibilities
- Integrate new product functionality into the companys automated test frameworks using Groovy Cypress and other tools as required
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to design and implement automation solutions
- Develop new functionality and perform unit functional and system testing in accordance with SS8s software development lifecycle
- Participate in code reviews and test case reviews to maintain high-quality engineering standards
- Investigate troubleshoot and resolve technical and customer-reported issues
- Use AI-assisted development tools to improve efficiency in building automated testing systems while maintaining code quality and reliability
Required Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 3 years of software development experience using Java JavaScript or Python
- 3 years of experience working in Linux environments
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and hands-on troubleshooting experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD concepts and tools such as Jenkins Ansible or similar technologies
- Experience using AI coding tools to support software development improve scripts and enhance testing practices while maintaining clean maintainable code
Nice to Have
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with modern development practices including Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- Experience building or supporting cloud-based solutions in AWS Azure or Google Cloud Platform
At SS8 Networks our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture connection clarity and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid meaning it will be performed both from home and from an SS8 office on select days as determined by the business needs of the team.
SS8 is committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences including women visible minorities Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ2 community. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
SS8 does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies search firms or third parties. Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement in place will be considered the property of SS8 and no fees will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result.