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Description

SED Systems is located in the Innovation Place Research Park in Saskatoon and specializes in developing complex hardware and software systems for cable, telecommunication, satellite communications, and defense applications.

The Position:

The successful applicant will be joining the SiriusXM project to work on custom server-side application software to support the operational needs of the uplink. There is a network of inter-communicating systems that are involved in managing, encoding, distributing and bundling the content before it is ready to be sent to a radio. The system has to be highly available and, with systems in different cities, this leads to complicated redundancy models.

Responsibilities:

- Develop server-side code
- Java is the primary language, Python/C++ is an asset
- Write unit tests (test driven development is encouraged)
- Recommend software environment improvements
- Troubleshoot problems in a large code base

Methods of advancement:

1) Technical - become a system expert and be able to code at a very high level
- Code reviews
- Technical software evaluation
- Recommend software improvements
- Integrate third party libraries

2) Leadership - work to become a software lead and manage a group of software developers
- Mentor/train junior staff
- Task breakdown

Requirements:

- A 4 year degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- 3-5 years Java development
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Strong communication skills
- Agile experience is considered an asset
- Docker, Couchbase, Postgresql, Linux experience is also an asset

The ability to meet the requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Program is mandatory. All employees are required to apply for and receive a Government Security Clearance.

Thank you for your interest in SED Systems!