Software Developer

Kongsberg Geospatial

$75K — $125K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Canadian security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
  • Post-secondary degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 3 years of software development experience, particularly in C++.
  • Strong problem-solving mindset motivated to design flexible solutions.
  • Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and changes in scope.
  • Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills for technical communication.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills, with teamwork and independent work capability.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze, design, build, test, and document software applications with a small team.
  • Develop and maintain high-performance backend services and components in C++.
  • Emphasize modular and composable design for platform evolution.
  • Optimize existing code for better performance and maintainability.
  • Debug and troubleshoot issues in complex backend systems.
  • Conduct code reviews and uphold coding standards.
  • Incorporate team and user feedback to resolve design or usability issues.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model in Ottawa, Ontario.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth through exposure to various technologies.
  • Work in a collaborative, small team environment influencing architecture and design decisions.
  • Travel opportunities for work-related projects outside of Canada.
  • Supportive company culture with accommodations available during the selection process.
Full Job Description
What we're looking for

Are you a software professional that enjoys creating robust, well-designed solutions that other developers love to build on? Do you thrive on solving problems at a systems or platform level? Do you enjoy working in small teams and having influence on architecture and design? If so, this role may be for you!

Our team is growing and we're looking for a C++ Software Developer to contribute to a backend-focused software platform that standardizes how sensor and tracking data is ingested, stored, and served across the organization.

This is a hybrid position working out of our Ottawa, Ontario office.

This position may require travel within and outside of Canada approximately twice a year.

Duties include
  • Work with a small team to analyse, design, build, test, and document software applications to function across multiple platforms.

  • Develop and maintain high-performance backend services and components using C++.
  • Emphasize modular, decoupled, and composable design to support long-term platform evolution.
  • Optimize existing code for performance, reliability, and maintainability.
  • Debug and troubleshoot issues in complex backend systems.
  • Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
  • Incorporate feedback from end users as well as members of the project team to solve any design or usability issues.
  • Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes, including sprint planning and retrospective.


You Have
  • A Canadian security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
  • A post-secondary degree in a field related to Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in Software Development (with a strong focus on C++).
  • A problem-solving mindset. You are motivated to think beyond immediate requirements and design flexible solutions.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changes in technology and scope of work.
  • Strong verbal, written and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Experience in the following areas:

  • Strong development experience in modern C++.
  • Designing and implementing backend systems, libraries, or shared platforms.
  • Applying object-oriented design principles and interface-driven development.
  • Developing on Linux and/or Windows using common toolchains (e.g., Visual Studio, GCC, Clang).
  • Managing software configurations with Git or similar version control systems.

  • Agile development processes.

It will be great if you have ...
  • Experience in some of the following areas depending on the project and role:

  • Experience with other programming languages or technologies (e.g., QT, Python, Go) and cross-language interoperability.
  • Experience designing APIs or frameworks intended for consumption by other developers.
  • Familiarity with data pipelines, messaging systems, or distributed systems.
  • Experience and domain knowledge of geospatial, sensor, or tracking systems.
  • Experience and domain knowledge with one or more of Defence, ATC, and UAV applications and operations.

The base salary range for this role is $75,000 - $125,000. Individual pay is determined by a number of factors including job-related skills, experience, internal equity and relevant education or training.

How to Apply:

Visit our website www.kongsberggeospatial.com to learn more about us. If you fulfill the requirements and skills listed above, we look forward to hearing from you.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please notify us through the application process.

Due to the volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in Kongsberg Geospatial.

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