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).

ABOUT GIATEC:

Giatec Scientific Inc. (Giatec) is a global company bringing smart testing technologies and real-time data collection to the forefront of every jobsite to revolutionizing the construction industry and reduce concrete’s carbon footprint. Giatec’s suite of hardware & software products leverages AI and Internet of Things (IoT) and delivers wireless concrete sensors, mobile apps, and advanced non-destructive technologies (NDT) that drives innovation throughout concrete’s lifecycle.

Giatec technology has helped over 15,000 projects in 85 plus countries worldwide meet their construction targets on time, and this number is quickly growing. We have also been recognized by numerous organizations as one of Canada’s fastest growing companies for three years running!

At Giatec, we fundamentally believe that attracting and keeping smart and talented people is a key to our success. We are looking for creative and passionate people to join our rapidly expanding team.

Team up with us and reshape your future!

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 (Node.js), 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.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 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.

TO APPLY:

Do you have some of these skills but maybe not all? We still encourage you to apply as we would love to review your unique application and learn more about you! Please send your cover letter and resume to us indicating why you believe you would be a good fit for this role.

At Giatec, we know that diversity, inclusion, and a sense of belongingness are critical to our success. We believe that employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences strengthen our workplace culture, boost our creativity, and help us to revolutionize the concrete industry.

Giatec is dedicated to creating a barrier-free environment starting with the hiring process. If you require any special accommodation or support during the recruitment process, please indicate in your email to us.