Job Posting Title
SWIM Software Developer
Job Category
Systems Engineering
Language Requirements
English / Anglais
Flexible Work Agreement Type
Hybrid / Hybride
Posting End Date
2026-10-20
Job Grade
PIPSC-3
Pay Range
$111,451 - $140,007
Job Summary
You will be working on software that supports air navigation and air traffic management services. You will primarily work developing and maintaining backend microservices in an object orientated language like Java to support our in-house Enterprise Service Bus. Microservices will be deployed to our Container Orchestration Platform based on Kubernetes. You will be expected to work with standard programming tools such as version control and deployment software, follow industry best practices, write tests for the code you write, and follow all applicable coding guidelines.
Your duties will include designing and architecting solutions for both internal and external systems, taking part in daily scrums, writing and developing modules for existing applications, writing code and tests for code, and taking part in code review sessions.
Job Description
What NAV CANADA offers you:
- Challenging, team-oriented work environment
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Diverse and inclusive workforce
Key Accountabilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend microservices and APIs using Java or other object-orientated languages.
- Design and develop cloud-native backend services and messaging solutions supporting NAV CANADA's Service-Oriented and SWIM (System Wide Information Management) information exchange platforms.
- Create unit tests for code written by yourself and other developers and participate in certification activities.
- Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, networking, storage, and application deployment issues.
- Develop, maintain, and review Helm charts used to deploy and manage applications.
- Contribute innovative new ideas to continue to shape the product.
Job Requirements
Education:
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduation from a recognized university or college with a degree or certification in Computer Science or Software Engineering or an acceptable combination of education, related experience, and training.
Experience:
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience with Java development.
- Experience with Java frameworks such as Spring-Boot and toolchains (Maven, Gradle, etc.)
- Experience with containerization and Kubernetes.
- Experience using Linux and Shell Scripting.
Knowledge:
- Familiarity with Pub/Sub architectures.
- Familiarity with microservices architecture.
- Familiarity with CI/CD.
- Familiarity with other object orientation languages.
- Knowledge of databases including PostgreSQL
- Knowledge of debugging, profiling and optimizing microservices.
Abilities:
- Advanced analytical skills to investigate and analyze software problems to develop, test and implement modifications.
- Strong troubleshooting skills to assess, repair, mitigate and find the root cause.
- Technical design and drafting skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team using Agile software development methodologies.
- Strong communication skills and technical writing skills.
Personal Suitability:
- Establish and maintain good interpersonal relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
- Shows initiative, integrity, reliability, good judgement positive attitude.
- Resilient and openness to change.
Working conditions:
- Occasional travel required.
Flexible work arrangements:
- This position is a hybrid position with a minimum of three (3) days per week on site.
NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.
Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.
The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for next steps will be contacted.
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