Software Developer

Software Developer | Bedford, NS

Innovasea | Aquatic Solutions Built for Life

Ready to join a passionate team committed to a more sustainable future? Innovasea (pronounced In-no-va-see) is at the forefront of revolutionizing aquaculture solutions and advancing the science of fish tracking. We provide complete end-to-end solutions to improve sustainable fish farming and better understand and preserve our marine and freshwater habitats.

When you work at Innovasea, you join a group of over 275 employees committed to our values of authenticity, collaboration, commitment, innovation and stewardship. As a member of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of an organization relentlessly committed to building a better tomorrow. 

What you'll be doing

• Develop high-quality code that is readable, testable, and robust against edge cases and error conditions.
• Implement automated tests following the testing pyramid, including unit tests and higher-level integration tests, with guidance from senior engineers.
• Systematically debug issues within a single service, using structured approaches to identify and resolve problems.
• Design software components that align with the overall service architecture and contribute to maintainable systems.
• Break down work into manageable tasks suitable for continuous integration and incremental delivery, collaborating with teammates and managers as needed.
• Take ownership of delivery commitments, communicating clearly about priorities, urgency, blockers, and delays, and escalating issues promptly.
• Collaborate with teammates, offering support to overcome obstacles and sharing credit for achievements.
• Contribute to process improvement by reflecting on team practices and suggesting enhancements.
  

What We’re Looking For

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required. Advanced degrees or certifications in software architecture, cloud technologies, or agile methodologies are considered an asset.

Experience

Relevant experience in software development, depending on the level of the role. Demonstrated success in delivering software systems in a collaborative team environment.

Technical Knowledge

• Programming Languages: Strong experience with Python and/or Typescript for backend development.
• Frontend Development: Proficiency React for building responsive, user-friendly interfaces.
• Databases: Solid understanding of relational (PostgreSQL) and non-relational (MongoDB) database systems, including schema design and query optimization.
• API Design: Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs; familiarity with GraphQL is a plus.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Hands-on experience deploying and managing applications in AWS, including services like EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and CloudWatch.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Practical knowledge of Terraform for provisioning and managing cloud resources.

Software Engineering Skills

• Version Control: Proficient with Git and collaborative workflows (e.g., pull requests, code reviews).
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Experience with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing frameworks.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Familiarity with automated build and deployment pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar.
• Security & Performance: Awareness of secure coding practices and performance optimization techniques.

Abilities

• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems and propose effective solutions.
• Communication: Clear and effective communicator, capable of working across teams and disciplines.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and technologies.
• Collaboration: Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to mentor others and contribute to a positive engineering culture.
• Learning Agility: Eagerness to learn new tools, frameworks, and technologies as needed.

Benefits

Our full-time employees enjoy a range of benefits that support work-life balance, health, and long-term success. This includes:

·       Paid time off and holidays

·       Employee Assistance Program

·       Paid parental leave

·       Pension

·       Employer-paid medical, dental, vision

Innovasea is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.