Software Engineer I (Temporary)

Versaterm is a global public safety solutions company helping agencies transform how they serve their communities. Since 1977, we've been building an ecosystem of intuitive tools designed for public safety agencies, forensic labs, court systems, schools and other institutions. Through purposeful integrations and a selective growth strategy, we focus on improving workflows to help our customers achieve more efficient operations, better service and more just outcomes.

Our teams are driven by innovation, expertise and an unwavering commitment to customer success. As we continue to grow and expand our ecosystem, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to solutions that enhance community safety and transform the future of public safety technology. As a Software Engineer III, you will take on challenging and complex development tasks. This role plays a crucial role in designing and implementing robust, scalable, and high-performance software solutions for our CAD and RMS clients. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide leadership on technical initiatives, and help mentor junior engineers to elevate the team's technical capabilities. This is a key position for someone with deep technical expertise and a strong problem-solving mindset. We are building our next generation of services for our CAD and RMS products and the growth of this team is foundational to our next chapter in Public Safety. This job posting is being used to fill an existing vacancy.

Design, develop, and implement complex software solutions that align with the company's objectives, ensuring high quality, scalability, and performance.

Contribute to system architecture and design decisions, ensuring the chosen approaches support both short-term goals and long-term growth.

Provide technical guidance to the engineering team. Take ownership of complex projects and ensure they stay on track, delivering high-quality code and solutions on time.

Establish and enforce best practices for software design, coding, testing, and deployment. Work closely with product owners, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure that software features are aligned with business requirements and user needs.

Identify performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations to improve scalability and system performance.

Participate in all phases of the development lifecycle, including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and release planning.

Stay current with the latest technologies and trends in software development. Propose innovative solutions that align with business goals and improve system efficiency and product quality.

Ensure that all software is thoroughly documented, both in terms of code comments and high-level technical documentation.

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience and training.

• 4-7 years of professional software development experience.
• Understanding and experience with a variety of programming languages such as C#, Python, JavaScript (Node.js), or similar. Expertise in backend, frontend, or full-stack development.
• Expertise with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MS SQL Server) and a solid understanding of database design and optimization techniques.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and knowledge of cloud-native architecture, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible), and DevOps best practices.
• Knowledge of unit testing, integration testing, and test-driven development (TDD). Experience with automated testing frameworks.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, contributing to sprints and delivering iterative software releases.
• Ability to guide and influence teams, craft high-level technical proposals, and be an active part of the engineering management process.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex technical issues quickly and effectively.

Experience with frameworks like Vue, Angular, React, or similar. Expertise in front-end technologies and building dynamic user interfaces.

Knowledge of additional programming languages (e.g., C++, Java) or frameworks (e.g., Experience in applying security best practices in software design, coding, and infrastructure.

Proficiency in identifying performance bottlenecks and optimizing software for high performance and scalability.

Experience with leveraging AI tooling in development workflows.

This position requires security clearances due to the nature of our work with public safety agencies. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and must successfully obtain and maintain a Reliability security clearance from the Government of Canada. Additionally, candidates must comply with the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy and pass a comprehensive, fingerprint-based background check. Please note that specific customer contracts may impose additional security verification requirements. Obtaining and maintaining all required security clearances is a condition of employment. For more information, please visit Public Services and Procurement Canada for Reliability clearance details and the FBI's CJIS Security Policy Resource Center for CJIS requirements.

The starting salary for this position will be dependent upon many factors, such as the successful candidate's skills, experience, education, training as well as internal equity, market data, and business needs. In addition to base salary and our comprehensive benefits offering, some roles may also be eligible for variable compensation such as incentive plans or discretionary performance bonuses.

Versaterm uses digital tools, including AI, to support early stages of recruitment, but all hiring decisions are still made by people. Our use of AI is regularly reviewed to ensure alignment with our values, ethical standards, and legal requirements.

Versaterm is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and a barrier-free workplace. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process and apply to the terms and conditions of employment.