Software Developers - All Levels

Career Opportunity

We are seeking highly motivated software developers who are passionate about working in a highly integrated and collaborative ocean technology environment. We’re looking for developers at all stages of their career with at least some exposure to C++. Whether you’re a generalist or want to specialize more in areas like user interfaces or signal analysis, we would love to speak with you.

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 homeland security, 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

• Contribute to the development of our core sonar platform used across product families from small, embedded underwater sensors to high-volume server applications.
• Participate in and potentially lead the design of new software features, including prototyping and proof-of-concept development where appropriate.
• Help drive the software development life cycle through feature development, unit testing, integration and defect resolution.
• Support software quality through reviewing design, code, and tests.
• Work with all members of the broader GTI team including hardware engineers, technical writers, data analysts and subject matter experts as needed.
• Provide regular feedback to your scrum team through sprint retrospectives and daily stand-ups, and assist with sprint planning activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science or a related field.
• 3-5 years experience and a thorough understanding of software development practices.
• 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

Must be eligible to apply for and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security Clearances.

GeoSpectrum’s Culture and Benefits

We take pride in fostering a workplace that is 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, 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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Other

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing