Software Engineer (3-Month Term)

SOFTWARE ENGINEER (3 MONTH TERM)
INVEST OTTAWA AREA X.O

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager the Software Engineer Defence is responsible for advancing a multi-sensor defence technology platform from deployed prototype to a stable supportable operational capability. The role focuses on building hardening and supporting real-time software systems used for sensor integration data fusion edge deployment and operator-facing workflows across desktop and web environments. This position is best suited to an engineer who can work effectively in a complex existing codebase and deliver reliable production-ready software for mission-oriented use.

Hiring Salary Range: $76000 - 85500

Reason for Opening: New Position

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Collaborate with engineering product and operations stakeholders to clarify technical requirements priorities deployment needs and system integrations.
• Communicate system behavior technical constraints risks and tradeoffs clearly to technical and non-technical audiences while fostering open collaboration across the team.
• Contribute to design discussions code reviews documentation and knowledge sharing activities that support team effectiveness and maintainability.
• Take ownership of technical deliverables from planning through implementation deployment stabilization and ongoing improvement.
• Contribute technical judgment to decisions related to architecture reliability deployment maintainability tooling workflows testing and release practices.
• Develop maintain troubleshoot and improve software used in real-time distributed and edge-based environments.
• Work with Python-based services APIs data pipelines and supporting application components.
• Support software deployment and operations across Linux and Windows environments including containerized and service-based deployments using tools such as Docker and related infrastructure.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving networking system integration data flow configuration application stability and performance using testing debugging logs metrics and diagnostic tools.
• Plan and coordinate assigned software development maintenance testing prioritization and release activities across interconnected systems and environments.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams external partners vendors and technical stakeholders involved in software integration and deployment activities.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation configuration records deployment details testing results and issue resolution tracking.
  

WHAT YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED/GAINED THROUGHOUT YOUR CAREER :

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in software engineering computer science computer engineering or a related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience in software development software integration or software systems engineering.
• Must be a Canadian citizen and eligible to obtain Secret-level security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience developing and supporting software in Python-based environments.
• Experience working with distributed systems edge or device-connected systems or other operational software environments is considered an asset.
• Experience with containerized deployment CI/CD and cross-platform software support is considered an asset
• Strong proficiency in Python software development.
• Experience with software development in Linux and Windows environments.
• Knowledge of distributed systems edge deployments containerization and service-based architectures.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and protocols used in integrated software environments.
• Experience with testing debugging troubleshooting and improving software reliability and maintainability.
• Familiarity with version control release practices and CI/CD workflows.
• Ability to read understand and work effectively within a large and evolving codebase.
• Ability to document technical work clearly and maintain accurate development records.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Sound judgment initiative and the ability to manage competing priorities in a structured delivery environment

Do you have some of these skills but maybe not all We still encourage you to apply as we would love to review your unique applicationand learn more about you!

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