Software Architect (Hybrid)

Description

About Us

In 1977, OSI introduced the first generation electronic chart system for the maritime market and revolutionized navigation. Over the years we have had many firsts. Today, OSI Maritime Systems is a leading provider of integrated navigation and tactical solutions designed for naval and maritime security operations. Among those solutions, the company develops and delivers integrated bridge systems for warships, integrated dived navigation systems for submarines, and C2 systems for small craft. Presently, 23 navies totaling more than 600 warships and submarines operate using OSI systems. Due to the nature of our company, all employees must pass specific security criteria. Only candidates who are Canadian citizens, have PR status or have a citizenship from a NATO country, and who satisfy security clearance criteria, will be considered.
 

• Due to the nature of our company, all employees must pass specific security criteria. Only candidates who are Canadian citizens, have PR status or have a citizenship from a NATO country, and who satisfy security clearance criteria, will be considered.

The Software Architect has the primary responsibility to provide software architecture expertise to ensure OSI product integrity. This role is responsible for providing concept and design guidance, ensuring cost effective, timely and high-quality solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Represents the Software Design Authority Group providing software architecture guidance to the Project and Product teams
Maintains an ongoing comprehensive understanding of the OSI product line architecture from an operational and technical perspective, including the ability to independently investigate the source code as needed
Provides expertise to the Software Engineering Department regarding Software Architecture best practices
Chairs software architecture review meetings, communicating to stakeholders and managing stakeholders needs and demonstrates strong leadership and ownership skills
Collaborates with the Software Engineers to produce the best possible solutions within the required time and budget
Communicates on Software Architecture changes including presentations to software engineering, and adhering to best practices on change management gaining buy-in from the engineers
Produces artifacts to assist Mangers and Engineers with planning, estimation related to re-architecture tasks, and supports the software engineers by answering questions throughout the life cycle of the software production
Regularly reports status on tasks to the Design Authority Lead and/or Software Managers
Assists the Software Engineering Department with adopting and using software design tools
Assists with producing, improving and reviewing software design processes and methodologies
Ensures that Company engineering and ISO 9001 procedures and policies are adhered to at all times
Carries out authority on the production, revision and release of the Software Architecture documentation for the OSI Software Product line
Ensure the OSI product is designed in a manner that is consistent with the needs of the software architecture, company goals and needs of the end user
Ensure that architecture solutions are presented to the software engineering staff in a manner builds trust, buy-in and invites collaboration
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or Engineering Physics
8+ years’ experience providing architecture guidance on large desktop software products required
12+ years’ experience in software and system engineering projects required
Strong understanding of software architecture concepts, in particular large desktop software with tiered architecture models (i.e. User Interface layer, Persistent Data layer etc.)
Thorough knowledge of software engineering practices, in particular related to best practices in software architecture and real-time safety systems
Ability to understand and work with complex system, software requirement specifications, and software C/C++ source code
Ability to work on multiple products and understand their integration within a distributed system Ability to multi task and to context switch between projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates Ownership and Professionalism
Additional Qualifications
Engineering knowledge of marine navigation and military concepts is an asset
Experience working in an ISO 9001 compliant software engineering environment is an asset
Knowledge of marine navigation concepts and systems is an asset

Why OSI?

We have a Professional Development program in place that supports our employees in their career development by providing funds, time, and opportunities to become better at what they do.

At OSI you can make a difference. We are a change willing organization that is always looking for new ideas. We strive to improve what it is we do and how we do it. If you have ideas we would love to hear about them.

OSI fosters an inclusive and diverse culture. We celebrate our diversity and strive to be more inclusive
because it makes us a better company.

Should you require assistance and or accommodations during the hiring process, please contact Talent Acquisition, OSI.

Compensation
The range for this role is $140,000-170,000 CDN and the actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity.

We also offer great benefits:

• Extended healthcare
• Dental care
• Group Retirement Savings Plan
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

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