Senior Software Specialist - Jobs in Gatineau

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KWESST is seeking talented individuals with an expertise in the Canadian and international defence C4ISR domain to offer specialized software development and integration solutions to the Canadian Army through the Defence Software Engineering Facility (DSEF). They will be actively involved in all aspects of the software development cycle with a focus on increasing system integrity, performance, reliability, and maintainability. They will also manage, and support activities related to DLSCPM test environments, including various unclassified and classified test lab environments, at various service levels, and support any additional communities of interest and technical environments as needed.The Senior Software Specialist will be responsible for maintaining and developing Canadian Army Command and Control (C2) Specialty Applications.Job Responsibilities:Review, analyze, and provide recommendation on software and applications interface documentation.Recommend software related system level solutions for discrepancies, deficiencies, and changes to equipment and specifications.Liaise with software development and application technical groups to ensure system integrity, performance, reliability, and maintainability.Provide software and application integration, analysis, and evaluation support.Prepare the planning and procurement support documentation for software and applications.Review, analyze, and provide recommendations relating to software components and associated documentation.Conduct design, technical, and management reviews to monitor, advise, and report on progress and potential problems.Conduct and/or witness software integration testing and evaluation.Conduct technical definition studies and options analysis; andPerform any other Work related to this category.Mandatory Qualifications: I. Experience:Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience as a Software Engineer on Military C2 systems.Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience as a Software Specialist within an IPT for an onsite client.Minimum of 6 years of demonstrated experience in the preparation of technical concept documents, system specifications, and technical proposals in the field of Information Technology / Information management or engineering.Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated experience in a minimum of 4 of the following:Communicating information technology frameworks/strategies to management and technical staff.Communicating system engineering direction for projects or systems.Providing advice, guidance and recommendations on technical issues to support the decision-making of senior management.Leading multidisciplinary teams in the development of IT tactical systems, frameworks or strategies; orPerforming strategic, operational or tactical planning for projects or systems to meet corporate strategy.Minimum 8 years of demonstrated experience in 4 of the following:Software Engineering within a Client/Server environment or Collaborative environments;Managing, Analyzing, Designing, Modeling, and Implementing software systems.Communication engineering (Hardware, Software and Network) or Specialty engineering (Security, Modeling and Simulation, ISR);Software Engineering for Real-Time systems, Distributed Systems, embedded systems or mission critical systems environments.Software Integration: hardware and software, (COTS and/or custom developed) components into new or existing systems.Demonstrated experience in the field of Firepower, ISR, C4ISR, or Modelling and Simulation software development; or System life-cycle management for software systems. II. Education: College Diploma in Computer Technology; or a Bachelor of Science; or suitable engineering or technical field required to support Land C4ISR.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with one or more of the following Canadian Army C2 Specialty Applications would be an asset:Fires Automation Targeted Effects System (FATES).Indirect Fire Control Software Suite (IFCSS).Engineer Command and Control Information System (EC2IS).Variable Message Format Processor (VMFP).Ballistic Calculator Software (BCS).Director Armament Sustainment Program Management (DASPM).NATO Sub-Group 2 (SG2) Sharable Software Suite.Armaments Ballistics Kernel (NABK).Artillery Systems Cooperation Activities (ASCA); andLogistics Functional Area Services (LOGFAS).Regulatory Compliance Requirements All applicants must be able to obtain a Canadian SECRET Clearance and meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR. KWESST is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, disability of any other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a work environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all, including LQBTQ2S+ individuals. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. In every step of the interview procedure, KWESST is committed to providing accommodations.