Junior Software Engineer

at  OSENSA Innovations Corp

OSENSA Innovations is a leading developer and manufacturer of industrial sensor products for the semiconductor, medical and power distribution/transmission markets. Please refer to our website www.osensa.com for additional details.
We are looking for a Junior Software Engineer for a full-time permanent position to work at our Burnaby headquarters, beginning October 15, 2019 or shortly thereafter. Salary will be competitive with industry standards and augmented to reflect talent.
The successful candidate will be responsible in-part for the software that runs on, and interfaces, with our devices, as well as the software used in manufacturing for quality-control purposes. You will work under the guidance of a senior engineer, although you will be expected to solve technical problems independently.

QUALIFICATIONS

You are self-motivated, creative, and disciplined; you know how to learn and you have previously demonstrated initiative and talent on at least one software project (paid or unpaid). You are pragmatic and able to quickly build proof-of-concept software systems using the most efficient tools. But you’re an architect rather than a hacker: you use an organized development process, possess a working knowledge of computer science fundamentals, and are eager to learn relevant protocols (e.g. SPI, RS485, Modbus, DNP3, TCP/IP, HTTP, etc.).

The position will evolve based on both the aptitude of the successful candidate and the trajectory of OSENSA, but the following tasks are likely to form a significant portion of the job:

• Developing cross-platform applications that communicate with the sensing hardware devices (Web, apps, PC, etc.)
• Designing and implementing robust backend architecture and intuitive frontend user interfaces
• Developing, testing, and deploying software that automates quality control test equipment for production
• Exploring new software designs and ideas
• Design and execute software test plans
• Contribute to continual process improvement

The following are requirements for the position:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering)
• Working knowledge of the following:
• Java
• Python
• C/C++ programming
• MySQL database
• Experienced managing and maintaining projects using GitHub
• Previously-demonstrated talent and initiative on a relevant software project (paid or unpaid; applicants should describe how they meet this requirement in their covering letter)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good documentation abilities
• Attention to detail and commitment to product quality

The following are not requirements, but desirable, as they would allow the successful candidate to become productive more quickly:

• Experience with the following software tools:
• NetBeans IDE for Java
• Kivy (cross-platform Python GUI framework)
• LabView (for developing automated testing routines)
• Experience writing firmware for ARM microcontrollers
• Experience using and developing projects for the Raspberry Pi
• Experience setting up local servers and knowledge on cybersecurity
• Experience with web-based connectivity for devices (Internet-of-Things)
• Experience interfacing smart phones with custom hardware (e.g., over Bluetooth, NFC, or using the headphone plug)

• Developing cross-platform applications that communicate with the sensing hardware devices (Web, apps, PC, etc.)
• Designing and implementing robust backend architecture and intuitive frontend user interfaces
• Developing, testing, and deploying software that automates quality control test equipment for production
• Exploring new software designs and ideas
• Design and execute software test plans
• Contribute to continual process improvemen