Intermediate Software Developers to develop and maintain police and emergency services informatics systems using C++ and Microsoft Visual Studio

Our public safety technology client is seeking 2 Intermediate Software Developers (5+ years) to develop and maintain police and emergency services informatics systems using C++ and Microsoft Visual Studio in an Azure DevOps environment

Join a team building software applications that directly support critical public safety and emergency service operations. This role focuses on hands-on development, maintenance, and testing of complex informatics systems within a structured engineering environment. Candidates will contribute to software design, code enhancement, and technical documentation. This is a high-impact opportunity within a trusted technology program supporting vital safety infrastructure across Canada.

Initial 1-year contract in Kanata, ON (100% Remote) with strong possibility of extension. The successful candidate must be eligible for RCMP Secret Clearance (requires last 10+ years spent in Canada without leaving for more than 6mo). 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain code for new features and product enhancements
• Assist in the maintenance of existing code bases across public safety software systems
• Compile, debug, and test applications and supporting programs
• Develop test programs and perform validation of software components
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports and program documentation
• Support low-level design tasks and system component development
• Execute development assignments for software systems or modules according to defined engineering standards

Must Haves

• Minimum 5 years in software development using C++ and MFC environments
• Experience with C# (Razor or Blazor)
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Visual Studio and Azure DevOps including source control
• Proficiency with Microsoft Server and Windows development environments
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and application debugging
• Post-secondary education in computer science or related discipline (Diploma or BSc preferred)

Nice to Have

• Experience with Web technologies (HTML, XML, XSDs and ASP.NET)
• Experience with Databases (SQL, SQL Server, Oracle)
• Experience with code source control through Git
• Experience with Microsoft Entity Framework
• Experience with PowerShell scripting language
• Experience with Bootstrap
• Experience and knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture programming
• Experience in an agile development environment
• Knowledge of MS Windows-based servers operating in a VM environment.
• Understanding of Internet protocols, firewalls, VPNs and general communications programming.