Software Developer

NAV CANADA

Software Developer designing and developing software solutions for NAV CANADA's air traffic management systems. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance safety and efficiency in air navigation.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeOttawa • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$111,451 - CA$140,007 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureJavaMySQLPostgresPythonQtRubySDLCShell Scripting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain software applications and system components that meet business and operational requirements.
Contribute to detailed design and implementation, ensuring code quality, performance, and maintainability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software components and support system-level functionality.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to the adoption of coding standards, best practices, and knowledge sharing.
Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve software defects and system issues in both development and operational environments.
Support system integration, testing, and validation activities, working closely with solutions architects and test teams.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including design artifacts and code-level documentation.
Participate in planning, estimation, and iterative development activities within Agile or team-based delivery environments.
Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and development practices to support continuous improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree from a recognized university or community college with an acceptable specialization in electrical engineering, systems engineering, computer science or information systems, or an acceptable combination of education, experience, and training.
3–5 years of experience in software development, preferably in complex or integrated system environments.
Experience designing and developing software using modern programming languages (e.g., C++, Java, Ada, Qt, Python, Ruby, or similar).
Experience working within team-based development environments, including Agile or DevOps practices.
Experience with code versioning and configuration management tools (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps, or similar).
Experience contributing to software design, implementation, and testing activities, including unit and integration testing.
Experience with shell scripting (Bash), Python, Ruby, JSON, XML, MySQL, Postgres and Elastic (ELK) Stack.
Experience with full software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Challenging, team-oriented work environment
Competitive compensation and benefits
Defined benefit pension plan
Opportunities for growth and development
Flexible work arrangements
Diverse and inclusive workforce

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++JavaAdaQtPythonRubyShell ScriptingMySQLPostgresJSON

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication