Software Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Design and develop Cloud-Native architecture for the Royal Canadian Navy's Cloud component systems and the Synthetic Training Hub.

• Create systems as collaborative, self-sufficient units that can be deployed on either public or private Cloud-Native infrastructures.

• Identify or suggest open-source or commercial components for the Horizon or Synthetic Training Hub that are available as containers or suitable for containerization.

• Produce documentation covering architecture, network traffic, firewall, authentication workflows, and security controls.

• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments for the Navy's organizational infrastructure that supports Cloud and Synthetic Training Hub pipelines.

• Create Cloud-Native IaC deployments that can be sized, optimized for cost, and rapidly redeployed.

• Build TLA components from the source when necessary to facilitate container creation.

• Develop TLA component containers for deployments on the Horizon Kubernetes platform.

• Create Synthetic Training Hub containers for collaborative multi-user modeling and simulation scenarios, along with the necessary user experience infrastructure.

• Assist in the development of the Royal Canadian Navy's Cloud-Native training environment.

• Manage shifting requirements and effectively allocate time as the RCN assesses appropriate solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree from a Canadian University or recognized by CICIC, or a recognized College Technical Diploma in Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.

• Over 10 years of progressive experience as a Software Developer.

• Minimum of 4 years of recent experience functioning as a Software Architect, focusing on designing, developing, and deploying software systems.

• Proven experience in deriving functional requirements within Software Architecture systems.

• Expertise in designing complex software systems, encompassing both software and IT architecture.

• Experience in developing intricate software systems, including software and IT architecture.

• Familiarity with both Microsoft and Unix/Linux operating system environments.

• Background in integrating and testing software within a Software Architecture system.

• Ability to generate, update, and maintain software design documentation.

• Experience in determining and implementing IT infrastructure.

• Prior experience in a Cloud Native environment is strongly preferred.

• Must currently possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret (Level II) Canadian Federal Government Security clearance.

• Must hold or be eligible for VCR and Controlled Goods clearances.

• Consultants are required to have Controlled Goods clearance and Insurance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Maternity/Parental Top-Up for up to 52 weeks.

• Reservist Leave Top-Up for up to 180 days.

• Company-wide profit-sharing plan available for all full-time and part-time employees.

• Choice between base or enhanced benefits plans.

• Comprehensive Health & Dental coverage.

• Health Spending Account.

• Short-Term Disability benefits.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Telemedicine services.

• Discounts on gym memberships.

• Access to over 5,000 perks through Perkoplis.

• Participation in a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan.

• Access to additional employee-focused services and savings programs.

• Flexible work approach and support for work-life balance.

• Opportunities for career development and professional growth.