Job Description

Job Description

Location:

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Workplace: Onsite Career Opportunity GeoSpectrum is growing and has a current career opportunity for an experienced Senior Software Developer. As a Senior Software Developer, you will design and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions for the software applications that support and operate our integrated sonar products. You'll join an established, cross-functional Scrum team to translate technical concepts and align with organizational goals. With a strong technical foundation and commitment to quality, you will mentor others, contribute to best practices and drive continuous improvement across development processes and product quality.

About Us

GeoSpectrum Technologies was founded in 1994 by friends who wanted to work together and build a collaborative workplace where employees take pride in contributing to cutting‐edge technology from concept to delivery. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, we design and manufacture state‐of‐the‐art underwater acoustic components, transducers, and end‐to‐end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration.

Serving clients across ocean science, defence, and oil and gas industries, we are known for our innovation and for delivering reliable, customized solutions that exceed customer expectations. Over three decades, our core values have shaped a supportive and creative environment that emphasizes employee engagement, technical excellence, and strong customer relationships. To learn more about who we are and what it's like to work at GeoSpectrum, we invite you to watch our company video by visiting

Responsibilities

Software Development and Delivery Design, develop, and implement high-quality software solutions that address complex business and technical challenges.



Lead the delivery of major projects and initiatives, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with organizational objectives. Balance short-term delivery goals with long-term product quality, technical sustainability, and operational excellence. Apply deep technical expertise to guide architectural, design, and implementation decisions.

Identify, assess, and proactively manage technical and project risks. Ownership & Accountability Take full ownership and accountability for the successful delivery of significant features, projects, and technical initiatives. Independently gather, analyze, and refine business and technical requirements. Ensure work produces measurable business value and meets established quality standards.

Drive issues to resolution while maintaining a focus on outcomes and customer impact. Collaboration & Communication Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, business stakeholders, customers, and external partners. Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Build trusted relationships across teams and contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment. Facilitate discussions that align technical solutions with business needs and strategic priorities.

Leadership & Mentorship Mentor and support developers and other team members through coaching, knowledge sharing,



and technical guidance. Lead technical initiatives and contribute to the direction of projects, products, and development practices. Support onboarding, training, and professional development of team members. Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and excellence. Continuous Growth & Improvement Expand influence across teams and initiatives through technical leadership and collaboration.

Develop and demonstrate leadership, project management, and strategic planning capabilities. Work independently with minimal supervision while effectively managing competing priorities. Identify opportunities to improve development processes, team effectiveness, and product quality.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field or equivalent professional experience in software development. 4-6 years of professional, hands-on experience in software development. String proficiency in the C++ (17-23) and Python (3.0-3.14) programming, or equivalent experience with other object-oriented (OOP) languages such as Java or C#.
NET Solid understanding and practical application of Object-Oriented Design (OOP) principles, including SOLID principles, and design patterns.

Experience designing and implementing automated test strategies (e.g. unit testing, integration testing, system testing, functional testing) and familiarity with frameworks and tools (e.g. ctest, pytest, jUnit, behave, Squish, Mockito) Proficiency with debugging tools, version control systems (e.g. git), and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Experience with CICD principles, strategies and patterns Strong analytical, communication, and collabo

📌 Senior Software Developer (Canada)
🏢 GeoSpectrum Technologies
📍 Canada