ADGA provides strategic vision, world-class technology and service excellence in the areas of defence, security and enterprise computing to clients in the federal government, other levels of government and the private sector. In a world dominated by convergence, ADGA provides the expertise and innovation that organizations need to stay safe, efficient and productive. This is based on an exceptional balance sheet built since 1967, protecting some of Canada's most critical assets. Headquartered in Ottawa, with offices across Canada, ADGA is a privately owned Canadian company employing more than 800 employees, technical consultants and subject matter experts.

We're seeking a highly experienced Senior Application Architect to lead the technical direction of a critical defence-sector Tactical Data Links (TDL) software project. This role involves managing the design and integration of embedded systems handling complex, heterogeneous hardware and secure data flows.

Role description:

The Senior Application Architect will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Lead cross functional teams in developing custom solutions and mentoring junior developers in best practices and design patterns,
• Work closely with client teams and other vendor teams,
• Excellent verbal and written communication,
• Security best practices (ISO 26262, IEC 62443, NIST 800-53, ITSG-33) and Secure communications (securing data in transit and at rest),
• Strong sense of initiative and ability to prioritize tasks,
• Creative and forward thinking,
• Works well in a fast-paced environment working within client committed timelines.
• This role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Canadian Federal Government Security Clearance - Secret.
• Experience in the Defence Industry or other Federal projects.
• 8+ years of experience in application architecture, design, and development, with extensive experience in event-driven architecture.
• Low Level Programming and embedded Systems (programming languages: C/C++; Python, bitwise operations and memory management, microcontroller programming, device drivers & firmware development, message-passing protocols, system engineering).
• Networking and communications protocols like serial communication (e.g. UART, RS-232, RS-485), industrial and avionics protocols (e.g. Modbus, MIL-STD-1553B), and custom binary messaging formats.
• Real-time & operating systems like embedded Linux. Excellent understanding of multi-threaded applications (e.g. critical sections, memory fencing, locks/mutex) and the ability to investigate and resolve issues related to these applications.
• Knowledge of system architecture and design for custom applications, handling heterogeneous hardware, software modularity and maintainability, data serialization and security in embedded systems.
• Integration and interoperability, bridging old and new technologies, middleware development (API gateways, event brokers, service mesh, event mesh).

Nice to have Skills:

User Interface Programming – Programming languages- Java Script/ Typescript, Web frameworks Angular, React and backend for front end, node.js.

Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

Belong@ADGA

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.