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Accipiter Radar provides smart surveillance & decision support products and services that improve safety & security in the Aviation, Environmental Protection & Homeland Security markets. We are looking to recruit Software Developers to join our small but growing team at our Pelham, Ontario headquarters. This is an excellent opportunity to work with our development team, in a technically challenging and rewarding role.

Responsibilities & Duties

Position Summary

Software developers implement software solutions by collaborating with other developers, designers, product managers, and engineers to leverage and create new cutting-edge technologies, building upon our patented Radar Intelligence Network™ (RIN) Platform Technology. Software developers work on a variety of front-end and backend technologies that enable radar and other IoT-based data to be streamed, analyzed and visualized via our Surveillance-to-Intelligence™ (S2I) product suite.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on system architecture and design decisions.
• Ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability of applications.
• Build responsive, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces.
• Optimize frontend performance and ensure cross-browser compatibility.
• Develop and maintain APIs and server-side logic using technologies like Go and Python.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and data validation features.
• Design and optimize relational (e.g., PostgreSQL) databases.
• Write efficient queries and manage data migrations.
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor application health and performance; handle logging and error tracking.
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Participate in design and code reviews.
• Work closely with designers, product managers, and other developers.
• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Task break down and estimation.
• Maintain clear and concise documentation for code, APIs, and system architecture.
• Identify areas for improvement in codebase, processes, and team workflows.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar program from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum 3 years software development experience (includes co-op experience), exhibiting a growing area of expertise.
• Experience developing software in a team-based environment.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Excellent programming skills in any of the following languages (or similar): Go, Python, C#, C++
• Experience developing and deploying applications on Linux and Windows.
• Experience with Agile methodology including best practices in software development, testing, and continuous integration.
• A pragmatic approach to the application of technology to create business solutions.
• Ability to work effectively in both in-office and remote (work from home) environments.
• THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST SATISFY CGP CONTROLLED GOODS AND CSP LEVEL II PERSONNEL SECURITY CLEARANCE REVIEW REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF HIRE.

Beneficial Skills & Competencies

• Full stack web development experience using Angular.
• Mobile app development for Android and iOS.
• Experience with SQL and database programming.
• Familiarity with network programming, messaging, and distributed web applications.
• Understanding of big data analytics and data warehousing concepts.
• Knowledge of GIS, including geo-referenced data and web-based geospatial visualization
• Familiarity with Azure or other cloud-based platforms.

DETAILS OF POSITION

Job Type: Full-time (up to 40 hours per week) between M-F 9am – 5pm

Compensation: Competitive wages commensurate with knowledge, skills and experience, and attractive benefits package.

Work location: On-site at Company headquarters. Hybrid work (on-site and some remote) is a possibility.

Accipiter encourages applications from all qualified candidates and is committed to barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and a work environment free from prohibited discrimination. Please advise if you require accommodation for the recruitment and selection processes and/or within the work environment.

To apply for this position please submit, in confidence, a cover letter and resume (please ensure your name is part of filename) to hr@accipiterradar.com with subject heading “Software Developer submission”.  We thank all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Accipiter Radar

Accipiter Radar is a global provider of high-performance radar surveillance solutions designed to detect and track small uncooperative targets such as pleasure-craft, vessels, low flying aircraft, drones, birds and ground targets. The result is enhanced security and safety through unprecedented all domain awareness for modern day applications such as coastal surveillance, search & rescue, port security, maritime security, border enforcement, law enforcement, critical infrastructure protection, perimeter security, bird and drone strike prevention and environmental protection.