Senior software developer Jobs in Halifax, NS

Description

Scope:

The Intermediate or Senior Software Developer is responsible for designing, coding, testing, and integrating software components within custom-engineered systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Software component level and detailed design utilizing Unified Modelling Language (UML)
• Software implementation and unit testing
• Software integration, verification, and defect resolution
• Contributing to software design, test, maintenance, and release documentation
• Contributing to a team effort within an Agile development environment
• Support the Software and System testing groups as required to conduct software and system integration testing

Required Skills/Experience (Intermediate Developer):

• Degree level (or equivalent) in a related engineering discipline such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• 4 – 7 years of C++ and/or Java experience
• Self-motivated, adaptable to change, proactive, diligent, and inter-personal skills
• Knowledge of Software Engineering best practices, methodologies, processes, and tools, specifically the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience with Linux operating systems and comfortable working on the command line

Required Skills/Experience (Senior Developer):

• 7+ years of C++ and\or Java experience
• As above for an Intermediate developer
• Experience providing mentorship and limited technical oversight of more junior team members

Desired Skills

• Experience working on customized software solutions for government organizations (any level)
• Good understanding of software configuration and build management
• A good working understanding of Microsoft office applications: Word and Excel
• Experience using software development and continuous integration tools (CI/CD) such as, but not limited to: Jira, Azure Devops, Jenkins, static code analysis tools

Wish List Skills

• Sonar domain knowledge or similar signal processing intensive applications
• Experience working with hardware and software emulators to conduct integration testing
• Direct experience creating automated build pipelines in tools such as Jenkins or Azure Devops

Additional Requirements

• The Candidate must be capable of acquiring a Canadian / NATO Secret security clearance and a Canadian Controlled Goods assessment to the satisfaction of the company

What does Ultra Maritime - Canada offer?

Ultra Maritime – Canada offers a competitive wage and vacation package along with medical, vision and dental benefits. Additionally, we offer the following benefits for all employees:

• 9-day fortnight, condense your two-week schedule from 10 days to 9 days and receive every other Friday off
• Up to 5% RRSP matching after 3 months
• Flexible work from home policies or the option to work on-site
• Bonus scheme available to all employees
• Purchase up to one week of additional vacation every year

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries

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We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Company: Ultra Maritime