Software Developers

Software Developers (Full Time)

Accipiter Radar provides smart surveillance & decision support products and services that improve safety & security in the Aviation, Environmental Protection & Homeland Security markets. We are looking to recruit Software Developers with a range of experience levels to join our small but growing team at our Pelham, Ontario headquarters. This is an excellent opportunity to work with our development team, in a technically challenging and rewarding role.

Responsibilities & Duties

Position Summary

Software developers implement software solutions by collaborating with other developers, designers, product managers, and engineers to leverage and create new cutting-edge technologies, building upon our patented Radar Intelligence Network (RIN) Platform Technology. Software developers work on a variety of front-end and backend technologies that enable radar and other IoT-based data to be streamed, analyzed and visualized via our Surveillance-to-Intelligence (S2I) product suite.

Responsibilities

· Collaborate on system architecture and design decisions.

· Ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability of applications.

· Build responsive, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces.

· Optimize frontend performance and ensure cross-browser compatibility.

· Develop and maintain APIs and server-side logic using technologies like Go and Python.

· Implement authentication, authorization, and data validation features.

· Design and optimize relational (e.g., PostgreSQL) databases.

· Write efficient queries and manage data migrations.

· Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines.

· Monitor application health and performance; handle logging and error tracking.

· Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.

· Participate in design and code reviews.

· Work closely with designers, product managers, and other developers.

· Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

· Task break down and estimation.

· Maintain clear and concise documentation for code, APIs, and system architecture.

· Identify areas for improvement in codebase, processes, and team workflows.

Requirements

Education & Experience

· Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar program from an accredited university or college.

· Software development experience (includes co-op experience), exhibiting a growing area of expertise.

· Experience developing software in a team-based environment.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Excellent programming skills in any of the following languages (or similar): Go, Python, C#, C++

• Experience developing and deploying applications on Linux and Windows.

• Experience with Agile methodology including best practices in software development, testing, and continuous integration.

• A pragmatic approach to the application of technology to create business solutions.

• Ability to work effectively in both in-office and remote (work from home) environments.

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Beneficial Skills & Competencies

· Preferably 3 years of software development experience

· Full stack web development experience using Angular.

· Mobile app development for Android and iOS.

· Experience with SQL and database programming.

· Familiarity with network programming, messaging, and distributed web applications.

· Understanding of big data analytics and data warehousing concepts.

· Knowledge of GIS, including geo-referenced data and web-based geospatial visualization

· Familiarity with Azure or other cloud-based platforms.

DETAILS OF POSITION

Job Type
: Full-time (up to 40 hours per week) between M-F 9am – 5pm

Compensation
: Competitive wages commensurate with knowledge, skills and experience, and attractive benefits package.

Work location
: On-site at Company headquarters. Some hybrid work (on-site and some remote) may be a possibility.

Accipiter encourages applications from all qualified candidates and is committed to barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and a work environment free from prohibited discrimination. Please advise if you require accommodation for the recruitment and selection processes and/or within the work environment.

To apply for this position please submit, in confidence, a cover letter and resume (please ensure your name is part of filename) to with subject heading "
Software Developer submission
". We thank all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Accipiter Radar

Accipiter Radar is a global provider of high-performance radar surveillance solutions designed to detect and track small uncooperative targets such as pleasure-craft, vessels, low flying aircraft, drones, birds and ground targets. The result is enhanced security and safety through unprecedented all domain awareness for modern day applications such as coastal surveillance, search & rescue, port security, maritime security, border enforcement, law enforcement, critical infrastructure protection, perimeter security, bird and drone strike prevention and environmental protection.