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Senior Software Designer

Main locations: 

Ville Saint-Laurent, Quebec, CA

Job Type:  Full-time
Workplace type:  Hybrid
Offer number:  5247

EXFO develops smarter test, monitoring and analytics solutions for the global communications industry. We are trusted advisers to fixed and mobile network operators, hyper-scalers and leaders in the manufacturing, development and research sector. They count on us to deliver superior visibility and insights into network performance, service reliability and user experience. Building on over 35 years of innovation, EXFO’s unique blend of equipment, software and services enable faster, more confident transformations related to 5G, cloud-native and fiber optic networks.

Since our beginnings in 1985, diversity has been one of EXFO's core values, fostering an inclusive corporate culture. We welcome people with a wide range of skills and experience into a culture that values innovative ideas, teamwork, and a customer- and market-focused approach. We seek the active contribution of everyone, with respect for the individual, the environment and the community. This is how we fulfill our purpose: to ensure the connected world meets the highest expectations, to bring together people, communities and businesses.

EXFO develops smarter network test, monitoring and analytics solutions for the world’s leading telecommunications service providers, network equipment manufacturers and webscale companies—and we love what we do! With over 1,000 employees in more than 25 countries, EXFO is no. 1 worldwide in fiber optic test solutions. Our broad portfolio of intelligent hardware and software solutions enable our customer’s network transformations related to fiber, 5G and virtualization. We’re always looking for top talent to help us lead the way in a thriving industry with boundless opportunities. 

 

Job Summary / Key Responsibilities 

 

We are looking for an experienced software developer to work primarily on the backend of a SaaS application for work management and analytics in the telecommunication space 

 

Technical Skills 

  • Experience with SW dev in a Linux environment, with containers (Docker) and Kubernetes 
  • Experience with the development of REST-based web APIs 
  • Experience with API and services development in GO+Python, or GO+TypeScript 
  • Experience with collaborative SW development using GIT 
  • Experience with test automation is desired 
  • Exposure to cloud deployment environments (such as Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google GCP) 
  • Knowledge of GraphQL would be an asset 

 

Soft Skills and Mindset 

  • Curiosity & eagerness to learn — especially cloud-native and automation practices. 
  • Problem-solving mindset — comfortable debugging and asking questions. 
  • Collaboration — able to work with both developers and ops teams. 
  • Ownership — takes initiative on small tasks and follows through. 

 

Requirements 

  • 2-5 yrs work experience in SW Dev 
  • University Degree in Comp Sci or Engr, or equivalent 
  • Technical ambitious and motivated 
  • Must be able to carry out SW dev work in english 
  • Must be able to integrate into a French centric work environment 

 

EXFO is an equal opportunity employer

Diversity is an asset that has made EXFO strong since its inception because it enriches us. For more information about diversity and inclusion at EXFO, read our DEI Statement.

For positions located in Quebec, the language requirement is French. However, in the context where the incumbent evolves in an international work environment and where the activities take place mainly outside Quebec, we favor bilingualism as a linguistic requirement.

Do you have questions about this career opportunity or our hiring process? Contact us at careers@exfo.com or, if you are applying for a job located in Mexico, at mexico-careers@exfo.com.

Thank you for your interest in EXFO!

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