Software Engineer- C# at Actalent

Job Title: Software Engineer – C#

This role focuses on designing and developing middleware and integration software for communication systems supporting a major government program. You will build robust software interfaces between backend web services and network devices in a complex multi-network environment, contributing to one of the largest naval communication programs in Canadian history.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software interfaces between backend web services and network devices using protocols such as SNMP, HTTP REST, WebSocket, and other communication protocols.
• Develop middleware and integration components on Windows platforms to support communication systems for naval applications.
• Build and maintain backend services and APIs, including RESTful services, to support device management, monitoring, and configuration.
• Develop software that operates reliably in complex, multi-network environments with multiple communication paths and protocols.
• Apply object-oriented design and programming principles in C# and ASP.NET to create maintainable, scalable, and secure software solutions.
• Collaborate closely with systems and hardware engineering teams to resolve technical issues and ensure seamless integration between software and hardware components.
• Conduct independent research to investigate new technologies, tools, and approaches, and propose innovative solutions to technical challenges.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations and documentation to communicate design decisions, system behavior, and implementation details to stakeholders.
• Implement asynchronous and multithreaded programming techniques to build high-performance, responsive, and resilient software.
• Work with messaging technologies and event-driven architectures to support real-time communication and data exchange between systems.
• Use networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and network troubleshooting, to diagnose and resolve communication issues.
• Ensure software quality and reliability through testing, debugging, and continuous improvement of existing components.

Essential Skills

• 7+ years of software development experience in object-oriented design and programming using C# and ASP.NET.
• Proficiency in developing middleware and integration solutions on Windows platforms.
• Experience with client-server architectures and networking protocols, including SNMP, WebSocket, and the TCP/IP stack.
• Strong understanding of HTTP, RESTful services, and web technologies for building backend services and APIs.
• Hands-on experience working with SNMP for device management, monitoring, or configuration.
• Solid knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and network troubleshooting.
• Experience developing backend services and APIs, including REST APIs, in .NET Core or similar frameworks.
• Proficiency in asynchronous and multithreaded programming to build high-performance and responsive applications.
• Experience with messaging technologies and event-driven architectures.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with systems and hardware engineering teams on technical issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct independent research and propose new solutions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with .NET Core for building modern, cross-platform backend services.
• Familiarity with microservices architectures and distributed systems.
• Exposure to Linux environments in addition to Windows-based development.
• Experience with C++ for systems-level or performance-critical components.
• Experience in communication protocols such as HTTP, SNMP, WebSocket, and REST APIs in complex networked systems.
• Ability to prepare and deliver clear technical presentations and documentation for diverse technical audiences.
• Interest in working on defense-related communication systems and large-scale naval programs.

Work Environment

This role is primarily on-site, with an expectation of working at the facility 4–5 days per week to support close collaboration with engineering and hardware teams. The position follows a 9/80 work schedule, providing every second Friday off, which offers a balance between project demands and personal time. You will work in a professional engineering environment focused on defense and naval communication systems, using technologies such as C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core, Windows, Linux, SNMP, HTTP/REST, WebSocket, and related networking and messaging tools. The setting emphasizes teamwork, technical excellence, and hands-on interaction with complex systems and hardware.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ottawa, ON.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,ON.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services d’ingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives d’ingénierie et de science grâce à l’accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent l’échelle, l’innovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, l’Asie et l’Europe, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’être l’une des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de l’Engineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing tant pour le service client que pour les talents.

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About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.