Intermediate or Senior Software Developer

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence:
Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.
Step into a world where cutting‑edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi‑mission solutions that protect and empower naval forces worldwide. With an extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across allied navies around the globe. As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our ‘five‑eyes’ Defence customers with an unbeatable war fighting edge.

From surface vessels to sub‑surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionising the way naval missions are executed. We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success.

The Intermediate or Senior Software Developer is responsible for designing, coding, testing, integrating, building, and configuring software applications and interfacing with advanced sonar processing sub‑systems deployed in multiple operating systems and within multiple shipboard environments. The role suits a developer with a keen interest in C++/Java, signal processing and proven ability to develop software components as part of a wider complex product.

The expectation is a contract term of 1 year, with the possibility of renewing or extending the contract.

Note:

this position is not remote – candidates must be available to come into the office on‑demand when requested to support testing activities.

• 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

• Degree level (or equivalent) in 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

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

• 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 Jira, Azure Dev Ops, Jenkins, static code analysis tools

• 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 Dev Ops

• 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

• 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

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