Senior Application Architect Ottawa Canada – Immigration Support Possible

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Job Description

We’re seeking a highly experienced Senior Application Architect to lead the technical direction of a critical defence-sector Tactical Data Links (TDL) software project. This role involves managing the design and integration of embedded systems handling complex, heterogeneous hardware and secure data flows.

Role Description:

The Senior Application Architect will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Lead cross-functional teams in developing custom solutions and mentoring junior developers in best practices and design patterns.
• Work closely with client teams and other vendor teams.
• Maintain excellent verbal and written communication.
• Implement security best practices (ISO 26262, IEC 62443, NIST 800-53, ITSG-33) and secure communications (securing data in transit and at rest).
• Demonstrate a strong sense of initiative and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Be creative and forward-thinking.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment with client commitment to timelines.
• This role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions.

Qualifications

Mandatory Qualifications

• Canadian Federal Government Security Clearance – Secret.
• Experience in the Defence Industry or other Federal projects.
• 8+ years of experience in application architecture, design, and development, with extensive experience in event-driven architecture.
• Proficiency in low-level programming and embedded systems (programming languages: C/C++; Python, bitwise operations, memory management, microcontroller programming, device drivers & firmware development, message-passing protocols, system engineering).
• Knowledge of networking and communications protocols, including serial communication (e.g. UART, RS-232, RS-485), industrial and avionics protocols (e.g. Modbus, MIL-STD-1553B), and custom binary messaging formats.
• Experience with real-time & operating systems like embedded Linux, and an excellent understanding of multi-threaded applications (e.g. critical sections, memory fencing, locks/mutex) with the ability to investigate and resolve issues related to these applications.
• Knowledge of system architecture and design for applications handling heterogeneous hardware, software modularity and maintainability, data serialization, and security in embedded systems.
• Integration and interoperability skills, bridging old and new technologies, and middleware development (API gateways, event brokers, service mesh, event mesh).

Nice to Have Skills:

• User Interface Programming – Programming languages- Java Script/ Typescript, Web frameworks Angular, React and backend for front end, node.js.

Additional Information

Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We continuously strive to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, we have a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, we cover Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Additional offerings include discounts on gym memberships, over 5,000 perks through an employee benefits platform, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.

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