Software Developer (New Grad): Java Back-End Web

at  Thales

Location: Ottawa, Canada
In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow’s possible.
For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada’s best place to live 2017 by Maclean’s, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

POSITION SUMMARY

Thales Canada, Defence & Security is engaged in supporting the Canadian Army’s Land Command, Control, Communications & Computers (C4) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (LC4ISR) systems which enable critical decisions on a daily basis. Together with industry partners, Thales is building on the existing networks and applications to enhance digitized operations, support communications between joint and allied forces, and monitor and defend against the threats and evolving capabilities of potential adversaries.

Thales Canada is looking for people interested in directly contributing to the evolution of advanced digitized operations for the Canadian Army into the future, both in Canada and on overseas deployments. There are opportunities available in each of the four LC4ISR programs, which include:

• System of systems engineering and integration;
• Core network;
• Applications; and
• Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR).

The successful Software Developer (New Grad) candidate will implement, integrate, test, configure, and document back-end web-based software applications with a particular focus on implementing software whose primary function is the integration of a system of software applications. The successful candidate will help deliver value to the operational team quickly in an agile, incremental way. The successful candidate will make use of modern software development techniques and technologies.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or equivalent education with relevant experience
• Back-end web app software development experience with Java web services: 1 year
• Unit and integration test development experience using a framework such as JUnit

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to obtain a NATO Secret security clearance
• Ability to meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program (including ITAR-controlled articles)

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Hybrid position. Full time, standard business hours.
• Possibility of occasional travel to customer site for technical support / integration activities.
• Possibility of occasional travel within Canada for planning events.