Software Architect

3 days ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Orion Innovation Full time

Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm. Orion delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and engineering, with a unique combination of agility, scale, and maturity. We work with a wide range of clients across many industries including financial services, professional services, telecommunications and media, consumer products, automotive, industrial automation, professional sports and entertainment, life sciences, ecommerce, and education.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced satellite ground segment software systems, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of embedded application software, board support software and OS integration
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define architecture, technical specifications, and software requirements for ground segment systems.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the engineering team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
  • Architect software solutions that adhere to Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles and utilize simulated software to rigorously test code functionality.
  • Design software with a profound understanding of hardware resource limitations to ensure optimal performance in resource-constrained environments.
  • Stay current with the latest advancements in satellite technology and industry trends, driving innovation and maintaining technical excellence.
  • Implement and support MPLS/WAN/SD-WAN circuits and subnets.
  • Guide the team in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues, ensuring the stability and reliability of ground segment software.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
  • Utilize expertise in cloud technology, virtualization, and containerization to optimize software deployment and management.
  • Leverage software modeling tools to create robust and efficient software architectures.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, helping to evolve development processes, tools, and methodologies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10 + years of experience in software development, focusing on satellite communication systems.
  • Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)
  • Experience programming with at least one or more programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell
  • Deep understanding of satellite technology, ground segment operations, and associated challenges.
  • Good understanding of networking and routing protocols
  • Experience supporting and implementing MPLS/WAN/SD-WAN circuits and subnets.
  • Prior experience in a technical leadership or architecture role.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, capable of addressing intricate technical challenges.
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and simulated software testing methodologies.
  • Ability to design software with consideration for hardware resource constraints.
  • Experience with cloud technology, virtualization, and containerization.
  • Proficiency in using software modeling tools to create robust architectures.
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
  • Experience working with geographically dispersed teams.

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