Software Developer

At Solacom (a subsidiary of Comtech Telecommunications Corp.), public safety communications management is not a sideline, it’s our single focus. Our user-centric, multimedia 9-1-1 call handling and management solutions are built on more than 30 years of research and innovation in the application of advanced hardware and software technologies for public safety. Today, our 9-1-1 solutions support thousands of agencies affecting millions of lives annually. From dense urban environments to state, provincial, and national deployments, our solutions are trusted to streamline 9-1-1 call handling and management processes and enable more efficient collection of critical information in emergency situations.

We thrive on pushing the technology envelope to create leading-edge solutions for customers around the world. It’s demanding and challenging, but it is also very rewarding – and we think it helps make Solacom a workplace of choice in the Ottawa-Gatineau high-technology sector.

The Software Developer is responsible for design and development of call handling applications for telecommunication systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing software for call processing as well as operation, administration, maintenance and provisioning (OAM&P) of call management system on Windows platforms

Duties / Deliverables:

• Design software for communications equipment on Windows platforms using:
  • OO design, C# for Windows, .NET environment, C++, TCL, Bash shell
  • Socket programming
  • VoIP, SIP Protocol
• Develop and adapt extensible client-server-based User Interfaces and Web applications in .NET and Java
• Develop, design, code, unit test, debug, integrate, document and participate in full life cycle of software development activities based on AGILE principle
• Manage source code and tickets with GIT/TRAC
• Attend meetings, report progress, take technical leadership and ownership of assigned design work

Skills/Qualifications:

• University Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
• Keen interest in real-time programming, communication protocols, client-server, command and control telecommunication systems
• Fluent with OO design, Client-server architecture, Web service programming
• General understanding of Software Development Methodologies
• IP Communications development: Mapping, GIS (Geographic Information System), or Statistics application development experience will be considered an asset
• Independent self-starter, positive work ethic
• Comfortable in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Language: English or French, bilingual will be considered as an asset

If you believe you can contribute to the success of Solacom and have a strong track record of performance in the field of information technology, we invite you to submit your resume by mail or email as we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits.

Comtech Solacom Technologies Inc.
80 Jean-Proulx Gatineau, Québec
Canada J8Z 1W1
Email: viengdala.thirakoune@comtechtel.com

Comtech Solacom Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and time in applying for our open positions; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.