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Senior Software Developer

@ SRC Can

Ottawa, Ontario

$10k–$135k/yrRemoteFull-time6+ years experience
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Overview

SRC CAN Ltd is hiring a Senior Software Developer to design, develop and deliver next-generation Electronic Warfare operational support systems for the Department of National Defence. The role leads and mentors a team of developers, works in an Agile SAFe environment, and involves some people-management duties. The posting states a salary range of $100,000 to $135,000 annually, a 40-hour week, and a hybrid arrangement based in Ottawa.

Pay:

$10,000–$135,000 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Lead technical delivery for the software development team
  • Lead, manage and mentor intermediate and junior developers
  • Author source code and contribute to designs, requirements and tests
  • Monitor, manage and report project status

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in computer science or software engineering
  • Six or more years of software development experience
  • Experience with distributed software systems and data engineering
  • Experience leading software developers or a technical team
  • Level 3 Government of Canada security clearance eligibility

Tools & skills

Benefits mentioned

Paid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-08
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentSoftware development
Experience6+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsControlled Goods Program
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studycomputer science, software engineering
Security clearanceSecret
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Flexible hours

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Job description
The Syracuse Research Corporation (SRC) is celebrating 60 years of redefining possible.

The company was originally formed to provide innovative products and seasoned analysis to solve complex Electronic Warfare (EW) challenges faced by the US Government and its Armed Forces. Since 2016, SRC has expanded operations into Australia, Canada and the UK. We do this by focusing on our customers’ needs through the innovative application of science, technology, and information to solve problems of national significance. SRC CAN Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of SRC Inc. and is helping to shape the future EW, Counter-Uncrewed Aircraft System (CUAS) and Radar technologies that will support the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and its allies.

The Job

SRC CAN Ltd is seeking a Senior Software Developer to contribute to the design, development, and delivery of next-generation EW Operational Support Systems (EWOSS) including Intelligence Mission Data (IMD) and Operational Mission Data (OMD) product solutions for the Department of National Defence (DND). Reporting to the Senior Staff Software Developer, this role will leverage software engineering skillsets to support the SRC enterprise portfolio of signals intelligence (SIGINT) and EW suite of advanced software including Radio Frequency (RF) modeling and simulation products. This role requires strong technical and data engineering skills, collaboration, and familiarity with Agile methodologies such as the SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environment. While the role is primarily technical, it will involve mentoring team members and contributing to people-management activities.

What You’ll Do:
  • Lead and coordinate the technical delivery for the software development team.
  • Lead, manage and mentor a team of intermediate and junior software developers.
  • Support quarterly appraisals and agree upon professional development plans for the software team to meet SRC Can business objectives.
  • Work with subject matter and domain experts to elicit software designs.
  • Author software source code:
    • Contribute to software designs, requirements, and tests.
    • Contribute to software development and integration within an agile methodology.
    • Contribute to continuous improvement across software development and processes.
  • Monitor, manage, and report project status.

What You’ll Bring:
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related discipline.
  • Six (6+) years of experience in software development.
  • Applied knowledge and experience with the development of distributed software systems.
  • Applied knowledge and experience with data engineering.
  • Ability to lead development teams in a fast-paced environment, think independently, and make timely decisions to overcome technical challenges.
  • Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
    • Applied experience leading software developers, either as a formal people manager or senior technical lead.
  • Excellent English verbal/written communication skills required. Proficiency in French is an asset.
  • Candidates must meet the requirements of export control and security regulations, including the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and be eligible to hold a Government of Canada Level 3 Security Clearance.

Additional (Preferred) Requirements:
  • Applied knowledge and experience with container technologies.
  • Applied knowledge and experience with Java, C++, C, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python.
  • Applied knowledge and experience with PostgreSQL, Express, React, and Node.
  • Applied knowledge and experience with Java Spring Framework.
  • Applied knowledge and experience with Oracle Database.
  • Applied knowledge and experience with distributed filesystems.
  • Applied knowledge and experience with object storage.
  • Applied knowledge and experience with data processing engines or data pipelines.
  • Applied knowledge and experience with modern data architectures.
  • Applied knowledge and experience with VS Code.
  • Applied knowledge and experience with Continuous Improvement and Continuous Delivery pipelines.
  • Applied knowledge and experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.
  • Applied experience working in cross-functional roles.
  • Knowledge / experience with Electronic Warfare systems.
  • Knowledge / experience with the Five Eyes (FVEY) intelligence community.

Additional Information
Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Ottawa, ON, is estimated at $100,000 to $135,000 annually.
The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s EW domain knowledge, Software engineering experience, technical skills, and abilities, as well as other business and organizational needs.

SRC CCAN Ltd offers a comprehensive salary, vacation, and benefits package. We are extremely flexible around our 40-hour working week. We operate in a hybrid working environment with all staff being able
to work remotely. Normally, you will work out of the SRC CAN Ltd office, (Gloucester, Ottawa, ON) and when required, in Department of National Defense (DND) facilities, such as the Shirley’s Bay and Tunney’s Pasture areas within the National Capital Region (NCR).

We are an equal opportunity employer who understand that diversity generates innovation and is critical to the success of a growing organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process.

The competition will remain open until the positions are filled. We thank applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies or phone calls, please.

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