Careers

JOB SUMMARY

Our team of highly motivated software developers is expanding and looking for a developer with back-end chops who is excited to work on software that helps people save lives. We work with a wide range of clients within the public-safety sector who require intuitive, seamless workflows and highly reliable software. Our new developer should have a keen interest in working on back-end systems software and a desire to produce bold and innovative solutions. Candidates should have a background in software systems development and a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent experience.

COMPANY

InterTalk Critical Information Systems is an award-winning, leading-edge company in the field of electronic communications. Headquartered in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, InterTalk designs, manufactures and sells electronic communications equipment to public safety agencies around the world. In addition, InterTalk’s equipment is used by railroads, airports and electrical utility companies to ensure the safety of their employees and to handle day-to-day operations, logistics, planning and emergency situations.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Chief Engineer, the Senior Software Developer will be responsible for the following:

• Working cohesively on a team of software and systems developers and engineers building mission-critical communications products and services
• Developing high level applications in MS Windows and Redhat Enterprise LINUX environments
• Contributing to software and hardware product design and development within the following areas: bug fixes, hardware verification testing, developing automated test frameworks, adding new software features to existing products and optimizing developer tools and frameworks
• Contributing to software quality through code-review of peer-submitted change-sets
• Attending all necessary software-development or engineering meetings
• Contributing to team efforts by completing related tasks as needed
• Working with customers or departments on technical issues including software system design and maintenance
• Analyzing information to recommend and plan the installation of new systems or modifications of an existing system
• Providing input to system testing and validation procedures
• Developing software and system documentation
• Supporting company policies and operations related to ISO9001 quality and ISO27001 data security standards
• All other related duties as required

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Experience with real time communications over the Internet using WebRTC and SIP
• Practical experience with ReactJS, JavaScript and web-development
• Experience in graphical user interface design, user experience design, and/or graphic design
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, MongoDB and cloud-deployment
• Familiarity with Docker, Ansible, 12 factor applications and highly available cloud-deployments (AWS, Azure)
• Experience implementing high performing software-based voice applications
• Familiarity with Bash, Python, Git, YAML, JIRA, Linux
• Software troubleshooting and debugging
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be able to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Must be team-oriented

EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering or a related discipline; or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of practical experience working with a team-oriented software company

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Experience with secure development practices
• Experience with network tools
• Written and/or verbal French communication skills would be an asset
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks would be an asset
• Experience building mission-critical communications software would be an asset
• Amateur radio background would be an asset
• Familiarity with structured central logging and monitoring

TO APPLY

InterTalk is an equal opportunity employer. If this opportunity interests you, and you meet all of the above requirements, please submit your resume and a cover letter in Word or PDF format to hr@intertalksystems.com stating interest and salary expectations.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.

Only applicants legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered for this opportunity.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Chief Engineer, the Integrations Developer will be responsible for:

• Working cohesively on a team of software and systems developers and engineers building mission-critical communications products and services
• Designing and developing data, media and communications integrations with technology partners
• Developing familiarity and expertise in MCPTT and Over-the-top PTT services
• Working collaboratively with members of the development team to ensure product cohesiveness and implementation
• Contributing to software and hardware product design and development within the following areas: bug fixes, hardware verification testing, developing automated test frameworks, adding new software features to existing products and optimizing developer tools and frameworks
• Contributing to software quality through code-review of peer-submitted change-sets
• Attending all necessary software-development or engineering meetings
• Contributing to team efforts by completing related tasks as needed
• Working with customers or departments on technical issues including software system design and maintenance
• Analyzing information to recommend and plan the installation of new systems or modifications of an existing system
• Providing input to system testing and validation procedures
• Developing software and system documentation
• Supporting company policies and operations related to ISO9001 quality and ISO27001 information security standards
• All other duties as required

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Practical experience with C++, Bash, PostgreSQL, Linux
• Familiarity with modern Javascript (ES6)
• Network protocol debugging using tools such as Wireshark
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be able to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Must be team oriented

EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related/equivalent discipline
• 3-5 years of practical experience working with a software company

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Written and/or verbal French communication skills would be an asset
• Experience building mission-critical communications software would be an asset
• Amateur radio background would be an asset

TO APPLY

InterTalk is an equal opportunity employer. If this opportunity interests you, and you meet all of the above requirements, please submit your resume and a cover letter in Word or PDF format stating interest and salary expectations to hr@intertalksystems.com .

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.

Only applicants legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered for this opportunity.