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Software Engineer

Summary

Software developer building Java-based components and microservices using Python, C, and C++, with gRPC/REST APIs, SQL databases, and cryptographic libraries in a hybrid Ottawa role.

Job Title: Software Developer

Location: Ottawa, Ontario (hybrid) (the position is onsite 3 days per week)

Experience – 5+ relevant years experience in Python, C, & C++ (all 3 are mandatory)

Only Canadian citizens & PRs required


Mandatory Requirement:

• 5+ years mandatory experience with Python and C,C++ experience

• Design and implement Java-based software components for the LCC subsystem.

• Utilize containerized microservices architecture (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Integrate SQL-based data storage and clustering features.

• Apply cryptographic libraries for secure data handling.

• Develop and maintain gRPC and REST API interfaces.

• Work with common data formats including JSON, YAML, XML, and Protobuf.

Collaboration & Design:

• Work with senior developers, architects, and the engineering manager to translate architectural requirements into working components.

• Participate in weekly design syncs to propose and review solutions.

• Draft design documents and finalize implementations through code inspections.

Testing & Automation:

• Define and implement unit tests for developed components.

• Support Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) initiatives and automation goals.

QA Collaboration

• Collaborate with QA to develop BDD feature definitions using Gherkin syntax.

• Translate acceptance criteria into executable test scenarios.


Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience with microservices, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and SQL databases.

• Familiarity with cryptographic libraries and secure coding practices.

• Proficiency in gRPC, REST APIs, and data serialization formats.

• Experience with BDD tools and frameworks (e.g., Cucumber).

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

• Python & C, C++ as a mandatory language

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

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