Career Opportunity
GeoSpectrum Technologies Inc. is experiencing rapid growth, and we are looking for a motivated Senior Software Developer who is passionate about working in a highly integrated and collaborative ocean technology environment.
As a Senior Software developer, you will play a key role in the quality and performance of our marine acoustic systems, including design, development and continuous improvement. You'll take a lead role in ensuring sprint goals are met, while providing leadership and skill development to junior software developers.
Explore GeoSpectrum’s Story
GeoSpectrum Technologies is a rapidly growing company that designs and manufactures state of the art underwater acoustic components, transducers and integrated end-to-end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. GeoSpectrum is known for its innovation and designing leading-edge products.
With clients across ocean science, defence, and oil and gas industries, we’re proud of delivering reliable, customized solutions that go above and beyond the requirements of our customers.
GeoSpectrum was founded in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and continues to grow after three decades of engineering. Our company’s core values are woven into the fabric of our work, commitment to employee engagement, and client service.
Responsibilities
Architecture Design:
Engage in design and code reviews in collaboration with the architecture and SCRUM teams.
Review customer requirements, system architecture, project effort, and Internal System Requirements to deliver a high-quality performance, scalable product.
Participate in the design of new software features, including prototyping and proof-of-concept development where appropriate.
Software Development:
Working in an Agile \& SCRUM environment, establish and ensure the Sprint goal is achieved (JIRA).
Contribute to estimations of user stories, tasks to include effort, risk, complexity, uncertainties, and unit testing.
Apply advanced knowledge and experience in software design, code development, testing, and delivery of reliable, scalable and secure marine acoustic software applications.
Understand the principles of object-oriented programming; software design patterns and when to apply them.
Drive the software development life cycle through feature development, unit testing, and defect resolution.
Identify and resolve software defects and performance issues promptly.
Contribute to the scrum team through sprint retrospectives and demos, daily stand-ups, and assists with sprint planning activities.
System Management:
Work with advanced level of knowledge and experience in a Linux server environment and knows the basics of system administration.
Quality Assurance:
Collaborate with the SW QA team to resolve code defects and update code documentation.
Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge with team members.
Mentorship/Leadership:
Mentor and upskill junior level SW developers, providing guidance, sharing career experience, best practices and help to educate based on technical software challenges.
Review and provide constructive feedback to improve code quality and team skills.
Bring and apply career knowledge, experience, and skills to the team for team career progression.
Documentation:
Create and maintain technical documentation for systems, processes and code development.
Review and work with junior level software developers to ensure the highest standards of code documentation is recorded.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science or a related field
Minimum six (6) years progressive software development experience, involvement in architecture design.
Minimum five (5) years experience people leadership and managing technical teams.
Experience with C++ preferred or, alternatively, experience with C and one or more other object-oriented languages
Experience with Linux and multi-platform development
Knowledge of OO design principles and patterns
Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills with an interest in research and analysis
Experience with scrum or other agile methodologies would be considered an asset
Exposure to UI frameworks is an asset, especially if QT/QWT
Domain knowledge of acoustics, signal processing, marine mammals, or oceanography would also be considered an asset.
Security Requirements
All candidates must be eligible to apply for and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security Clearances
GeoSpectrum’s Culture and Benefits
Watch our company video to get to know us! Visit www.geospectrum.ca.
We take pride in fostering a workplace that based on professional relationships, innovation and continuous improvement, and agile. Our employees work together in a collaborative, cross-functional approach. Enjoy having fun at work? Our social community is next to none! Our leadership team encourages our people to contribute their ideas, insight, and feedback for innovation, continuous improvement, quality management, and workplace safety.
We offer:
Competitive salary based on experience
Work-life balance with core hours
Paid Time Off
Employee-Family Assistance Program
Group Plan Benefits
Virtual Healthcare
RRSP matching
Corporate Discounts and perks
Career development opportunities
Monthly social activities
Professional Development and training
Free on-site parking
GeoSpectrum Technologies is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. We encourage applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Aboriginal persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you are a member of one of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume.
Apply Today
While we sincerely thank all applicants for taking the time to apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at jobs@geospectrum.ca.