Software Developer

About The Role

Join an innovative team developing advanced robotic control software for autonomous vehicle applications within the defense industry. In this role, you will help ensure the reliability, performance, and quality of a proprietary software suite through automated testing, system validation, and continuous integration practices.

Job Title

Software Developer

About The Role

Join an innovative team developing advanced robotic control software for autonomous vehicle applications within the defense industry. In this role, you will help ensure the reliability, performance, and quality of a proprietary software suite through automated testing, system validation, and continuous integration practices. You will work closely with software engineers and stakeholders to identify risks, validate functionality, and support the delivery of robust robotic control systems.

Key Responsibilities

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• Develop and maintain automated unit tests for C++ components using Google Test and Google Mock.
  
• Design test fixtures and parameterized tests to validate robotic control algorithms across a wide range of operating scenarios.
  
• Integrate Google Test into CI/CD pipelines using CMake and GitLab CI to support continuous verification.
  
• Collaborate with software engineers to identify edge cases, failure modes, and regression risks.
  
• Perform system-level validation of robotic control modules to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.
  
• Document test plans, testing procedures, and results for internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Contribute to improvements in testing strategy by applying modern test-driven development (TDD) practices.
  

Required Qualifications

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• Experience in software testing and software development.
  
• Proficiency in test automation and testing frameworks such as Robot Framework or Google Test (GTest).
  
• Strong experience with Python and/or C++.
  
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
  
• Experience with CMake and GitLab CI.
  

Preferred Qualifications

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• Experience with test-driven development (TDD).
  
• Familiarity with Google Test (GTest).
  

Work Environment

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• On-site position.
  
• Collaborative environment working closely with software engineers and a variety of stakeholders.
  
• Fast-paced setting requiring strong attention to detail.
  
• Supports the development and validation of critical technologies within the defense sector.
  

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ottawa, ON.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $58.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,ON.

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