Intermediate Full Stack Software Developer at SKYTRAC – Ottawa, Ontario
About This Position
Join Our Dynamic Team at SKYTRAC
About Us:
SKYTRAC is a leader in transforming aviation communication through cutting-edge satellite and cellular technologies. Trusted by operators, OEMs, and organizations worldwide, SKYTRAC serves over 800 customers across all aerospace sectors. Our Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite solutions are redefining connectivity and reshaping the future of aviation.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking an experienced Full Stack Software Developer to join our team! This position is based in our Ottawa, ON office, which is a requirement to ensure collaboration with the broader team.
As part of a skilled development group, you will design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade, web-based front- and back-end software using technologies including JavaScript, Python, C#, .NET, SQL, PHP, and Docker. You will contribute across the full software development lifecycle-from requirements definition and architectural design through development, deployment, and ongoing support-delivering reliable, real-world solutions that power SKYTRAC’s mission-critical aviation software.
Responsibilities include:
- Be an active participant in software architecture, development, integration, and testing of our client facing SKYTRAC software offerings
- Contribute to planning, propose concepts, products, solutions, architectural design, estimate different approaches for our Enterprise software solutions
- Develop software requirements and specifications based on stakeholder input/feedback
- Review code authored by other members of the team, provide constructive feedback
- Contribute to ongoing improvement of software design best practices and methodologies for the SKYTRAC software team
What You Bring
- A post-secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Programming, Web Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3 to 5 years demonstrated experience within full stack development producing high quality highly available web applications with a focus on:
Full Stack:
o Python development experience across both front-end and back-end environments
Microservices & Cloud Architecture:
o Expertise in containerization technologies, including Kubernetes orchestration and Docker
Databases & Messaging:
o Expertise in Kafka, Redis, message queueing systems such as RabbitMQ, MQTT
This will make you stand out:
- Experience deprecating legacy systems and migrating, porting, or reimplementing functionality from acquired products into next generation systems
- Designing and developing microservices using CI/CD processes, Git, and Automated testing products and processes
- Demonstrable participation in the Open-Source community
- Knowledge of satellite networks (e.g. Iridium) and other mobile communication products (Cellular modems and communications)
- Knowledge of C#, .Net, PHP
- AWS experience
Why join SKYTRAC:
At SKYTRAC, we are a dynamic team of passionate experts. We are driven and dedicated; we take ownership of our work, and we are committed to delivering results. We value individuals who are proactive, take initiative, and demonstrate a high level of professionalism and integrity in everything they do. We thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, embracing challenges with agility. Our commitment to growth and development has made us the trusted subject matter experts we are today.
We offer:
- A positive and collaborative work culture
- Engaging team-building activities
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Performance-based bonuses
- Professional development opportunities
- Additional days off beyond vacation entitlement
This position is for an existing vacancy within our Software team.
The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $90,000 CAD. The range posted is a guide and may not represent the compensation offered to the successful candidate. Compensation is based on the skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications brought to the role.