Python Developer

Job Title: Python Software Developer

Location:
Montreal, QC — Hybrid (Onsite Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)

Rate:
$60–70/hour T4

Language Requirements:
English & French

Additional Requirements:
Must meet background check criteria (5 years residency in Canada)

Role Overview

The successful candidate will develop Windows-based software in Python to support testing activities for advanced satellite payload systems. This role involves working with sophisticated ground support equipment and contributing to high-quality software used in mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and modify software applications for Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) used in satellite payload testing
• Review and interpret detailed technical requirement documents
• Plan and estimate development work, ensuring timely completion of tasks
• Design, code, test, debug, and document robust, production-grade software
• Work within an Agile development environment following best practices
• Create and update Python applications aligned with existing frameworks
• Prepare technical documentation and participate in peer reviews
• Support software integration, testing, and deployment activities
• Troubleshoot issues within a live software production environment
• Gain a solid understanding of the system under test and associated interfaces

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 7–10 years of experience in embedded software testing
• Ability to work effectively within an existing codebase or framework
• Strong understanding of multithreading, data sharing, and API integration
• Proficiency in
  Python
  and
  C++
• Ability to interpret and work with complex software requirement specifications
• Experience using Agile methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (English and French preferred)

Desired Skills

• Exposure to
  DO-178
  standards
• Experience with instrument control or automated functional system testing
• Knowledge of standards such as
  CCSDS
  ,
  MIL-STD-1553
• Familiarity with protocols including
  CAN bus
  and
  SpaceWire
• Experience working with
  JIRA
  ,
  Confluence
• Experience with
  GIT
  and
  Jenkins