Software Developer

Kongsberg Geospatial Ltd•Ottawa, ON

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kongsberg Geospatial is an industry-leading software company that has been delivering real-time geospatial technology solutions for Defence and Aerospace applications worldwide for over 30 years. Since 2006, they have been a wholly owned subsidiary of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace in Norway and are an integral part of many key programs there. Their technology is relied upon and trusted for a wide range of applications including air defense, search and rescue, drone delivery systems, and autonomous vehicle tracking. The team is growing and looking for a C++ Software Developer to contribute to a backend-focused software platform that standardizes how sensor and tracking data is ingested, stored, and served across the organization. This is a hybrid position working out of their Ottawa, Ontario office. This position may require travel within and outside of Canada approximately twice a year.

Requirements

A Canadian security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
A post-secondary degree in a field related to Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
Minimum 3 years experience in Software Development (with a strong focus on C++).
A problem‑solving mindset. You are motivated to think beyond immediate requirements and design flexible solutions.
Ability to adapt quickly to changes in technology and scope of work.
Strong verbal, written and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to internal and external stakeholders.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Strong development experience in modern C++.
Designing and implementing backend systems, libraries, or shared platforms.
Applying object‑oriented design principles and interface‑driven development.
Developing on Linux and/or Windows using common toolchains (e.g., Visual Studio, GCC, Clang).
Managing software configurations with Git or similar version control systems.
Agile development processes.

Nice To Haves

Experience with other programming languages or technologies (e.g., QT, Python, Go) and cross‑language interoperability.
Experience designing APIs or frameworks intended for consumption by other developers.
Familiarity with data pipelines, messaging systems, or distributed systems.
Experience and domain knowledge of geospatial, sensor, or tracking systems.
Experience and domain knowledge with one or more of Defence, ATC, and UAV applications and operations.

Responsibilities

Work with a small team to analyse, design, build, test, and document software applications to function across multiple platforms.
Develop and maintain high-performance backend services and components using C++.
Emphasize modular, decoupled, and composable design to support long‑term platform evolution.
Optimize existing code for performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Debug and troubleshoot issues in complex backend systems.
Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
Incorporate feedback from end users as well as members of the project team to solve any design or usability issues.
Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes, including sprint planning and retrospective.