Senior Software Developer

Giatec Scientific Inc. (Giatec) is seeking a seasoned Senior Software Developer to architect, build, and scale the services that power MixPilot and its integrations with IoT systems and mobile applications. This is a hands-on role within the software engineering team, with technical ownership over high-impact domains. You will drive the design and implementation of critical features and elevate engineering practices across reliability, security, and delivery speed, blending hands-on development with technical leadership and mentorship. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Hardware, Research) to deliver robust, secure, and maintainable software.

The role is based in Ottawa, with a preference for candidates who can work in a hybrid environment (both remotely and in person).

The expected salary range for this role is between $111,000-$161,000. This role represents an existing vacancy within the organization.

  PERKS AND BENEFITS:

• Hybrid work week
• Competitive company-paid benefits plan
• Generous professional development budget
• Volunteer and Life Days that make work/life balance easier to achieve
• Your birthday off (because we want you to celebrate)
• RRSP matching program through RBC

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the end-to-end software development lifecycle—from planning and design to implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise-grade solutions.
• Architect and deliver scalable systems, including APIs, event-driven services, and data pipelines, to power product features and integrations.
• Champion code quality by driving design reviews, conducting code reviews, implementing automated testing strategies, and applying continuous refactoring.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring high system reliability and rapid turnaround for critical customer needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on technical goals, ensure seamless integrations, and maintain robust system performance.
• Mentor and guide developers, promoting best practices, fostering technical growth, and contributing to shared standards, templates, and reference implementations.
• Continuously improve engineering flow using DORA-aligned metrics and data-informed retrospectives.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 7+ years of software development experience delivering production systems.
• Strong development skills in two or more of the following: TypeScript/JavaScript ), React, SQL, Python, REST APIs.
• Experience designing and operating cloud-native services on AWS or Azure.
• Solid grasp of software architecture (DDD, REST/gRPC, messaging, event-driven patterns, caching, performance tuning, resiliency patterns).
• Security-first mindset, including authentication/authorization (OAuth/OIDC), secrets/key management, and dependency management.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Nice to have:  Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) and code-intelligence/automation to boost productivity and quality.

WHY JOIN GIATEC?

• High-impact ownership on products used by customers worldwide.
• A culture that values continuous improvement, craftsmanship, and learning.
• Modern tooling and a pragmatic approach to architecture and delivery.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, with hybrid work flexibility.
• Opportunities to mentor, lead initiatives, and shape engineering standards.

ABOUT GIATEC:

Giatec is a global leader in smart concrete testing technologies, bringing real-time data, AI, and IoT solutions to jobsites worldwide. Our core products - SmartRock, SmartMix, and MixPilot - support the full concrete lifecycle, from mix design and production to placement and performance monitoring, helping teams improve quality, efficiency, and sustainability while reducing concrete's carbon footprint.

Giatec solutions have been used on 15,000+ projects across 85+ countries, and we've been recognized as one of Canada's fastest-growing companies for three consecutive years. We believe our people are key to our success and are always looking for curious, driven individuals to help shape the future of construction technology.

TO APPLY:

Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply - we value diverse experiences and would love to learn more about you. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the role. Applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team; due to application volume, response times may vary. We appreciate your interest to be part of Giatec and understanding on this matter.

At Giatec, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is critical to our success. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Giatec is committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process. Accommodations and support are available upon request throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact All accommodation-related information will be kept confidential.

AI-enabled tools may be used to support parts of the recruitment and screening process.