With over 50,000 employees, Leonardo is a global technology organisation and a key player in the international defence and security market. Leonardo Canada - Electronics is expanding at our location in Ottawa, ON and we have an immediate need for several key resources to support the next phase of our growth. We offer a competitive compensation package and a work environment that supports, encourages and challenges its employees to grow personally.
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We are seeking a talented Senior Ruby on Rails Software Developer to join our expanding development team at Leonardo Canada - Electronics. As a senior engineer, you will play a critical role in building and scaling our platform while contributing to our overall product vision. If you are passionate about coding and thrive in an agile environment, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable Ruby on Rails applications.
- Architect and implement features across the entire stack (frontend and backend).
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
- Drive continuous adoption and integration of relevant new technologies.
- Participate in code reviews, ensuring quality and security standards.
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to the growth of the team.
What We Are Looking For:
- 5+ years of professional experience as a Ruby on Rails engineer.
- Strong proficiency in front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and relevant frameworks.
- Experience with GoLang including understanding of syntax, idioms, and best practices
- Experience with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL.
- Knowledge of building RESTful APIs and working with third-party APIs.
- Experience with Mapping and geospatial technologies
- Familiarity with agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Bonus Skills (Nice to Haves):
- Experience with HTML Over the Wire (Hotwire)
- Familiarity with Docker and containerized environments.
- Experience in a leadership or mentorship role.
- Knowledge of DevOps tools like Jenkins, Bitbucket, SonarQube etc.
- Experience contributing to technical design documentation.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- A supportive, dynamic team culture that values collaboration and innovation.
Security Clearance
It is a condition of employment that the successful candidate receive a secret level security clearance.
To obtain such a clearance, the candidate:
Must be either a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
- Must have lived in Canada continuously for the past 10 years & not have a criminal record;
- Must be able to obtain a Canadian Industrial Security Clearance to NATO SECRET level;
- Must be eligible for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Controlled Goods Regulations Program (CGRP) government clearances.
If your qualifications meet the job description & key requirements, we'd love to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Please submit your application on-line today.
Special needs of candidates with disabilities will be accommodated. Successful candidates must fulfill requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and Canadian Security Clearance. Leonardo supports the principles of employment equity and is an equal opportunity employer. Please apply to this position as indicated. Visit us at https://leonardocompany.ca/