Junior Software Integration

Company Description

At General Dynamics Mission SystemsCanada, our focus extends beyond engineering technology solutionswe are dedicated to cultivating careers. If you seek a purpose-driven career solving some of the worlds most critical problems, alongside some of the brightest engineering minds, your application is welcome. Join a community where your unique perspective propels innovation.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Work Environment: We have On-site and Hybrid positions, this is often dependent on the nature of your role. We offer a variety of options for your work schedule which includes compressed work week options, flexible start times and shut down periods.
• Professional Development: We offer a number of resources and support to help develop your professional toolkit! You should anticipate regular progress reviews as well as access to educational assistance, professional designations and certification support, training and more!
• Total Rewards: Consider it coveredhealth, dental, and beyond. Early access to a pension plan with various perks to acknowledge your contributions to the organization.

Job Description

We're seeking Junior Software Integration Engineers to join our Land Command, Control, Communications, and Computers Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Applications team, where you'll collaborate with customers and global vendors to design, build, and integrate custom software solutions for the Canadian Army.

As part of our team, you'll work on a variety of projects, including battle management, planning, communication, and data exchange applications, using leading technologies. With opportunities to develop new skills and work on cutting-edge projects, this role is ideal for someone looking to get broad exposure to complex systems and contribute to the development of solutions that involve integration, development and automated testing.

This is an integration-focused software role so you will be responsible for building and maintaining code in custom applications and plugins, as well as configuration and deployment infrastructure. There is also a large focus on the implementation and maintenance of automated testing. You will work with developers and testers to develop and maintain the overall integration test for the Applications team. You will work closely with members of other cross-functional teams to ensure the smooth integration of the Applications team software into the larger LCSS system.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Supporting system level test and integration efforts
• Developing automation tasks for use in lab deployments, production deployments, and integration testing
• Building and maintaining virtual environments, including set up of virtual machines, their software, and networking
• Attending recurring Agile ceremonies such as stand-ups, sprint reviews, and customer demos
• Ensure that status of assigned work items is up to date and accurate
• Working with the Product Owner and the Scrum Master, assist in the elaboration of team backlog items
• Documenting the analysis, design and test
• Developing software features and fixing defects

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or applicable scientific discipline
• Experience with modern Object-Oriented languages such as C#, Java
• Experience with Python
• Experience with PowerShell
• Experience with automated deployment tools such as Ansible
• Experience with Gitlab and Artifactory
• Knowledge in automated test frameworks
• Knowledge of agile and/or iterative development methods
• Demonstrate strong problem solving skills and ability to conduct analysis leading to good conclusions
• Enthusiastic contributor, willing to learn new skills, and takes pride and ownership of work

Assets

• Experience with DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CICD) is a plus
• Experience with the Canadian Army structures is highly desirable
• Experience working on software integration projects

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

Additional Information

We believe the unique contributions of each of our colleagues are key in our ability to drive innovation. By fostering a culture of belonging, encouraging idea sharing at all levels, and reinforcing the very real impact of what we do, we offer an environment where everyone can take pride in their work. We respect diverse opinions, and value the lived experiences each and every one of us bring to our workplace. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via recruitment@gd-ms.ca.