Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*. ~ The Employment Equity Act , which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Organizational Unit: Chief Information Officer Branch Language Requirements: English and Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position may be eligible for a limited hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework). At the NRC, we recognize that Indigenous candidates may have significant connections to their communities and you may be eligible for an exception to this work arrangement. To learn more about these options, please contact the NRC Hiring team using the contact information below.

Anything is possible at the NRC, named in 2025 one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers! Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions.

We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of agents, tools, and applications that leverage generative AI and other approaches to help NRC employees work more effectively.

The Senior Software

Engineer should be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect, and Creativity. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead a small team of developers and engineers in the production of AI enabled agents,



tools, and applications based on requests from teams across the NRC. You will prioritize projects with the greatest impact, assign developers to projects and support them as they work, and engage with stakeholders to understand requirements and refine proposals.

Lead in the design, development, implementation, integration, and maintenance of AI applications

- Lead in testing, debugging, and quality assurance activities
- Advise developers and engineers on the best approach to problems, ensuring quality documentation, project specifications, reports
- Train and upskill colleagues, contribute to overall team leadership by advising on strategic direction and other technical objectives. Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates. A university degree in computer science or an equivalent combination of experience and education. An advanced degree is considered an asset. 8+ years experience developing and maintaining software applications using modern programming languages and frameworks, including HTML, CSS, Python, and C#; ~3+ years experience with large language models and related orchestrations frameworks and agents; ~ Significant* experience conducting, testing, debugging,



and documentation for application systems; ~ Experience in stakeholder relations and project scoping. ~ Language requirements English and Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests Technical competencies Knowledge of current and emerging trends and technologies in generative AI, LLM orchestration, machine learning, natural language processing, and responsible AI practices
- Knowledge of software design, development, testing and integration
- Ability to research and analyze complex IT issues as well as provide sound advice and expertise to clients, other team members, and management
- Ability to write technical documents. Technology support - Client focus (Level 3) Technology support - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 3) Technology support - Initiative (Level 3) Technology support - Results orientation (Level 3) Technology support - Teamwork (Level 3) In addition, the incumbent who meets the language requirements will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year. NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond. In 2025, the NRC was chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, a National Capital Region Top Employer and Forbes Canada’s Best Employer. Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives. Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada.

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📌 Entry Level -Software Developer - Web Development (Ottawa)
🏢 National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada
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