Intermediate Software Developer

The Job

SRC CAN Ltd is seeking an Intermediate Software Developer to contribute to the design, development, and delivery of next-generation EW Operational Support Systems (EWOSS) including Intelligence Mission Data (IMD) and Operational Mission Data (OMD) product solutions for the Department of National Defence (DND). Reporting to the Senior Staff Software Developer, this role will leverage software engineering skillsets to support the SRC enterprise portfolio of signals intelligence (SIGINT) and EW suite of advanced software including Radio Frequency (RF) modeling and simulation products. This role requires strong technical and data engineering skills, collaboration, and familiarity with Agile methodologies such as the SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environment. While the role is primarily technical, it will involve mentoring team members and contributing to people‑management activities.

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate and collaborate on software development efforts.
• Work with subject matter and domain experts to elicit software requirements.
• Mentor junior software developers
• Author software source code:
  • Contribute to software requirements, and tests.
  • Contribute to software development and integration within an agile methodology.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement across software development and processes.
• Maintain software development infrastructure.
• Monitor, manage, and report project status.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Three (3+) years of experience in software development.
• Applied knowledge and experience with the development of distributed software systems.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, think independently, and overcome technical challenges.
• Proven ability to work in multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Excellent English verbal/written communication skills required. Proficiency in French is an asset.
• Candidates must meet the requirements of export control and security regulations, including the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and be eligible to hold a Government of Canada Level 2 (Secret) Security Clearance.

Additional (Preferred) Requirements:

• Applied knowledge and experience with container technologies.
• Applied knowledge and experience with Java, C++, C, Typescript, and Python.
• Applied knowledge and experience with Apache Solr or similar enterprise search.
• Applied knowledge and experience with Express, React, and Node.
• Applied knowledge and experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.
• Applied knowledge and experience with object storage (e.g. S3).
• Applied knowledge and experience with modern data architectures.
• Applied knowledge and experience with VS Code.
• Applied knowledge and experience with Continuous Improvement and Continuous Delivery pipelines.
• Applied knowledge and experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Experience working in cross‑functional roles.
• Supervisory experience of junior software developers.
• Knowledge or experience with Electronic Warfare systems.

Additional Information

Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Ottawa, ON, is estimated at $80,000 to $105,000 annually .

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s EW domain knowledge, Software engineering experience, technical skills, and abilities, as well as other business and organizational needs.

SRC CAN Ltd offers a comprehensive salary, vacation, and benefits package. We are extremely flexible around our 40‑hour working week. We operate in a hybrid working environment with all staff being able to work remotely. Normally, you will work out of the SRC CAN Ltd office, (Gloucester, Ottawa, ON) and when required, in Department of National Defense (DND) facilities, such as the Shirley’s Bay and Tunney’s Pasture areas within the National Capital Region (NCR).

We are an equal opportunity employer who understand that diversity generates innovation and is critical to the success of a growing organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process.