Software Developer (New Grad): C#, WPF, Java

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.

Ottawa, ON. (CAN.), Hybrid

Thales requires a  Software Developer to will implement software for defense and security applications, with a particular expected focus on applications related to Land (i.e. Canadian Army) Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR).

The successful candidate will:

• Participate in requirements analysis and software design.
• Implement applications software, including coding, unit testing, and integration.
• Produce software developer documentation.
• Identify and analyze software defects and implement fixes into product releases.
• Build and maintain currency in software development best practices and methodologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or equivalent education with relevant experience
• Experience/expertise in software development including programming in C#.
• Very strong coding, unit testing, and debugging skills
• Experience developing Graphical User Interfaces with WPF
• Experience programming in Java
• Experience programming in C++

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community.

• Schedule: Full time, in line with Thales Canada core hours.
• Physical Environment: Office / Desk work: > 90%, with a possibility of some lab or field work.
• Travel: Travel may be required and/or daily travel within greater Ottawa region, < 10%.

What We Offer

• Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

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Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.
Accomodations will be made available for eligible job seekers

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