Software Developer - Clean Code

at  NAVBLUE

Function
Operations – Software Factory
Location
Waterloo, Ontario
Reference
Contract type
Permanent
Working time
Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

Come work for NAVBLUE, a leading services company wholly owned by Airbus, dedicated to Flight Operations & Air Traffic Management solutions and services for airlines, airports, and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs). We combine aircraft manufacturer expertise, flight operations know-how, and agile development to enhance operational efficiency, optimize resources, and increase productivity for a safe and sustainable aviation future. Our global teams deliver a reliable, optimum, and customized user experience to more than 500 customers worldwide.
At NAVBLUE our software development teams are formed around a matrixed organization consisting of Trains and Chapters. Developers are part of a scrum team where they utilize their skills and competencies to support the Train in the delivery of quality software. Team members also belong to a Chapter, where they cultivate new and necessary skills as they define the technical shape of the organization.
We are looking for a Clean Code Software Developer to join our team and work with our existing squads to champion clean software development best practices.
“Any fool can write code that a computer can understand. Good programmers write code that humans can understand.” - Martin Fowler

The Clean Code chapter is focused on, but not limited to, the skills and tech stack for Software Development around:

• Clean Coding practices and principles (SOLID, CUPID, etc)
• Refactoring legacy code
• Code coverage and quality gates
• Code review
• Unit testing
• Component level automated testing and test mocks

As part of a squad you will support all aspects of software development including estimates, coding, testing, code review, automation and support of solutions and their deployment process. Squads support specific services which work together to provide flight operation solutions for airlines to run safe and performant operations.
Squads can be flexible, so there is always an opportunity to work on new and existing technologies, as well as new or existing solutions, bringing your experience to a variety of challenges.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with unit testing frameworks
• Experience with automated functional testing frameworks are an asset

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, DEMONSTRATED CAPABILITIES & COMPETENCIES:

• Must work effectively with others in a team environment
• Good understanding of clean coding practices & principles (SOLID, CUPID, etc)
• Legacy code refactoring patterns
• Unit testing, possibly including test driven development

PERKS:

Located in the heart of University of Waterloo’s David Johnston Research + Technology Park, NAVBLUE is close to shops, restaurants, gyms, daycare, and many other amenities, and only 10 minutes away from Hwy 85. The modern design of our suite on the second floor of the Accelerator Centre draws its inspiration from airport terminals, and features bright, open workstations, rather than boxed-in cubicles. As part of our family, you will enjoy:

• Being part of Airbus Network
• Flexible hours
• Hybrid working environment (3 days in office)
• Free parking
• Weekly Breakfast
• Vacation Days (15 - 25)
• Professional Development Day
• Christmas shut down
• Summer core hours
• Strong work-life balance
• Casual dress code
• Competitive group benefits plan
• Strong focus on mental health support benefits
• 5 Sick Days
• 2 Personal Days
• RRSP matching program
• Life Insurance
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Referral program
• Rewards and Recognition program
• Training and Development Support
• Monthly Lunch and Learns
• Fitness & Wellness reimbursement
• An active social committee
• Organized Volunteer Events
• Game room, including a flight simulator!
• Lunch hour sporting activities (hockey, soccer, volleyball etc.) with a shower on site

• Active Inclusion & Diversity CommitteeAnd much more!

• Not to mention, the aviation industry’s ongoing digital transformation means we must continually innovate and rise to the many challenges faced by our geographically diverse customers. We are always looking for creative ways to improve our processes and technologies to be a leader in the highly competitive aviation market.

ABOUT US:

NAVBLUE, an Airbus Company, is a leading global provider of flight operations solutions, including aeronautical charts, navigation data solutions, flight planning, aircraft performance software (take-off/landing, weight and balance), and crew planning solutions. You’ll be able to shape the future of the digital aviation industry by working on several of the best in the industry flagship products enabling pilots, dispatchers, flight engineers and other aviation personnel on a daily basis to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable flight operations all over the world. You’ll have the opportunity to support millions of flights each year and help NAVBLUE customers maximize efficiency, reduce costs, ensure compliance with complex national and international safety regulations, and effectively deliver their services.
You’ll join a team with a focus on digital and collaborative innovation that is passionate and customer-focused. Over the last few years, Airbus has been supportive of various initiatives such as Going Digital, Performance Based Navigation Services, Air Traffic Management Modernization Programs, FlySmart on iOS and other digital projects related to new aircraft technologies; the launch of NAVBLUE was therefore a natural step to further develop its Flight Operations and Air Traffic Management Portfolio.
NAVBLUE is also proud to have been recognized as one of Waterloo Area’s Top Employers for 2024. Based on eight criteria: physical workplace, work atmosphere and social, health financial and family benefits, vacation and time off, employee communication, performance manager, training and skills development and community involvement. It was determined that we offer some of the most progressive and forward-thinking programs within the area. Plus, NAVBLUE was recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates in 2024. We are excited and grateful for both these recognitions. We realize that it is our employees that have allowed us to succeed and will allow us to continue succeeding.
NAVBLUE is a fully owned subsidiary of Services by Airbus, fueled by the agility of Airbus ProSky and Navtech (acquired in 2016), and the pioneering spirit of Airbus, NAVBLUE was created in July 2016 with one mission: lead aviation into the digital age.
NAVBLUE is based in Hersham (UK), Toulouse (France), Waterloo, ON (Canada), Bangkok (Thailand) and Malmö (Sweden), Gdańsk (Poland) with other offices all around the world.
The Future is Yours for the Taking: https://youtu.be/vdY6gYuceY

• Coding, testing, documenting and debugging assigned development tasks to meet acceptance criteria
• Participate in learning via code reviews and chapter learning activities and design reviews
• Implementing unit tests for new and existing code
• Refactoring legacy code to improve readability and testability
• Support the implementation of features according to designs and specifications
• Participate and support estimating of stories
• Review proposed test cases and test automation to execute them
• Communicate ideas and plans verbally and written in support of a squad
• Use problem solving skills to make progress on implementations and issues under the supervision of senior team members
• Solving well defined issues for support and customers as needed
• Support agile development concepts and participate in our SAFe process
• Driven to self learn technical and non-technical skills
• Support squad and self based continual improvement
• Actively participate in all squad activities with a positive encouraging attitude