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Software Designer

Main locations: 

Ville Saint-Laurent, Quebec, CA

Job Type:  Full-time
Workplace type:  Hybrid
Offer number:  5341

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 web-scale companies—and we love what we do!

With nearly 1,900 employees in more than 25 countries, EXFO is the world’s number one provider of fiber optic test solutions and has the largest active assurance deployment. Our broad portfolio of intelligent hardware and software solutions enables our customers’ network transformations related to fiber, 5G, virtualization, and big data analytics.

We are always looking for top talent to help us lead the way in a thriving industry with unlimited opportunities.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Software Group Manager and within the Research & Development department, your primary responsibility will be to work in an agile team developing our new test products for the Manufacturing, Design, and Research (MDR) telecommunications industry.

You will work in a hybrid mode within a DevOps-oriented team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team building cutting-edge products that will test protocols and components for high-performance networks such as Ethernet 1.6T. If you have the skills to deliver value to customers and are passionate about your work, you are the candidate we are looking for.

Key Responsabilities

  • Face-to-face communication with team members over other means;

  • Completing work rather than just starting it;

  • Quality and verification of builds over quantity;

  • Team success over individual success;

  • Small, vertical, testable increments;

  • Automated testing over manual testing;

  • Using continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) infrastructure.

Technical Skills

  • Strong understanding of object-oriented concepts;

  • Knowledge of C# (.NET Core) / Angular;

  • Knowledge of Python, TypeScript, and JavaScript;

  • Knowledge of REST APIs;

  • Knowledge of C++, Git/GitLab, CI/CD development and maintenance, DevOps practices, and datacom protocols is considered an asset.

Profile

  • Passionate and eager to learn;

  • Attention to detail and quality of work;

  • Strong teamwork skills;

  • Organizational skills;

  • Excellent communication skills.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science;

  • 8–15 years of software development experience;

  • Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written);

  • Legal authorization to work in Canada.

 

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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