Ruby on Rails Software Developer

With over 90,000 employees worldwide, Leonardo is a global high-technology company and a key player in the international defence and security sector. Leonardo Canada Inc continues to grow and expand our footprint in Ottawa. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged, and employees are empowered to grow professionally. Our team supports Canadian and international customers with world-leading technologies across land, air, and naval domains.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Ruby on Rails Software Developer to join our growing engineering team in Ottawa. You will play a critical role in building and scaling our platform while contributing to our overall product vision. If you are passionate about coding and thrive in an agile environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable Ruby on Rails applications.
Architect and implement features across the entire stack (frontend and backend).
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
Drive continuous adoption and integration of relevant new technologies.
Participate in code reviews, ensuring quality and security standards.
Mentor junior developers and contribute to the growth of the team.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or related field.
5+ years of professional experience as a Ruby on Rails engineer.
Strong proficiency in front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and relevant frameworks.
Experience with GoLang including understanding of syntax, idioms, and best practices
Experience with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL.
Knowledge of building RESTful APIs and working with third-party APIs.
Experience with Mapping and geospatial technologies
Familiarity with agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Desirable Qualifications (Nice to Have)

Experience with HTML Over the Wire (Hotwire)
Familiarity with Docker and containerized environments.
Experience in a leadership or mentorship role.
Knowledge of DevOps tools like Jenkins, Bitbucket, SonarQube etc.
Experience contributing to technical design documentation.

Security Clearance

Given the nature of our software development work, it is a condition of employment that the successful candidate receive the required security clearances. Successful candidates must be eligible for Controlled Goods Regulations Program (CGRP) government clearances and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) . In addition, candidates must be able to obtain a Canadian Industrial Security Clearance to NATO SECRET level.

If you are unfamiliar with the process, you can find information about Security Clearance requests process on the Government of Canada website (search for "Security Clearance Request Process")

In general, in order to obtain these clearances, you

Must be either a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
Must have lived in Canada continuously for the past 10 years;
Must not have a criminal record.

Good to know

Group benefits are 100% Company-Paid from first day on the job (including dependents)
Group Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, Out-of-Province travel, E-A-P
Matching (5%) Group RRSP program
Industry-leading Vacation entitlements
Generous Paid Personal Leave and additional Company Holidays
Dynamic Flex-time policy
Remote & Office work flexibility
Annual Incentive bonus programme
Exceptional Employee Referral programme
Professional Development and Credentialing support - internal and external opportunities
Exceptional professional environment: you'll join a team of some of the best talent in the business (!)