Application Architect

Application Architect

MUST WORK onsite at RIVERSIDE location in OttawaControlled Goods. - Secret Clearance Required, non-negotiable

Contract

• 8 -10 years of Low-Level Programming and embedded Systems:
• Object-Oriented programming languages: C/C++; Python bitwise operations and memory management device driver development message-passing protocols system engineering Networking and communications protocols like serial communication (e.g. UART, RS-232, RS-485), industrial and avionics protocols (e.g. Modbus, MIL-STD-1553B), and custom binary messaging formats.
• Excellent understanding of multi-threaded applications (e.g.: critical-sections, memory fencing, locks/mutex) and the ability to investigate and resolve issues related to these applications.
• Knowledge of system architecture and design for custom applications, handling heterogeneous hardware, software modularity and maintainability, data serialization and security in embedded systems.
• Integration and interoperability bridging old and new technologies, middleware development (API gateways, event brokers, service mesh, event mesh).
• Other duties: Lead cross functional teams in developing custom solutions and mentoring junior developers in best practices and design patterns.
• Be able to work with the Solution Architect to plan and execute the work required (features, new capabilities) by leading a team of developers and testers.
• Be able to conduct regular stand-ups for coordination and report status to Solution Architect regularly, identifying the risks and issues early; and presenting mitigation strategy promptly. Work closely with client teams and other vendor teams.