Sr. Software Developer

BlueCat provides a suite of solutions that help network, security, applications, and cloud and DevOps teams optimize the IP environment for outcomes that drive your business forward.

At BlueCat, we take immense pride in our award-winning culture, an integral part of our identity. We are proud recipients of several prestigious accolades, including the "Great Place to Work" certification. By becoming a part of our team, you not only join a company at the forefront of technology but also become an integral member of Canada's top workplaces in various categories, including Technology, Today's Youth and Women, and Mental Health and Inclusion.

We are looking for a Sr Software Developer!

Roles and Responsibilities:

Translate requirements, specifications, and technical design documents into secure applications and/or services

Work closely with Integration Engineer/Integration Architects to implement/develop solutions

Drive the design and implementation of highly scalable and available distributed custom customer solutions

Research, prototype, and develop new solutions to a wide array of complex system design challenges

Participate in critical component design and advise on strategic technical direction

Recommend new technologies to ensure solution scalability, maintainability, and quality

Participate in sprint and code reviews and software release processes

Experience with SDLC e.g. development, testing, signoff, deployment, support.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.

5+ years of solid commercial software development experience.

Fluent in at least one language & happy working in one or all of Java, Python, C and C++

Proficiency in web frameworks and RESTful APIs.

Experience in code packaging, release, and deployment.

Nice-to-have experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web frameworks such as jQuery or Bootstrap.

Nice-to-have experience in react.js.

Nice-to-have experience with ElasticSearch, Neo4j, and other document/graph databases.

Practical experience working with containerization and container orchestration, such as Docker.

Nice-to-have experience with Kubernetes.

Good working experience with CI/CD.

Nice-to-have experience with messaging queues such as RabbitMQ, ZeroMQ, etc.

Fundamental understanding of DNS, DHCP, and networking is a plus.

Understanding of complex Linux environments and applications.

The company does not offer sponsorship to non-citizens.

If you share our enthusiasm for the future of our company and are eager to contribute to our vibrant workplace, we look forward to receiving your application! Our comprehensive benefits encompass your health, financial well-being, and overall wellness, and we are committed to providing an exceptional work environment, enriching employee programs, and fostering a remarkable company culture. At our core, we champion values such as transparency, curiosity, respect, and above all, the pursuit of enjoyment.

In addition, we offer a range of appealing perks, including:

A Professional Development Budget

Dedicated Wellness Days and Wellness Week

A Lifestyle Spending Account

An Employee Recognition Program

Join us in shaping the future of our organization, where your talent and dedication can truly thrive. We invite you to apply and become a valuable member of our team!

BlueCat is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. BlueCat will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.