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Frontend Software Developer
Position Type: Full Time
Department: Software Factory
Location: Waterloo Office
Job Summary:
At NAVBLUE we formed our software development teams around a matrixed organization where team members belong to a chapter, in which their skills, competencies and standards are solidified and grown. They are also members of a Squad where they utilize those skills and competencies to support the squad to be a self-sustaining team able to build and release quality software. Squads belong to a Tribe, which coordinates and ensures the squad’s focus and output are aligned to support services and solutions for a product or vertical.
We are looking for a skilled full-stack C# developer with a passion for frontend development to join our team and work with our existing squads to accelerate NAVBLUE initiatives.
The Frontend chapter is focused on, but not limited to, the skills and tech stack for Software Development around:
- Web and Mobile Frontends
- Vue.js, JavaScript
- QT/QML
- HTML, CSS/SASS
- SPA, Micro frontends
- UX, Responsive Design, Accessibility
- Design Systems
As part of a squad you will support all aspects of software development including estimates, design, coding and testing, automation and support of solutions and their deployment process. Squads support specific services which work together to provide flight operation solutions for airlines to run safe and performant operations.
Squads can be flexible, so there is always an opportunity to work on new and existing technologies, as well as new or existing solutions, bringing your experience to a variety of challenges.
Responsibilities:
- Coding, testing, documenting and debugging assigned development tasks to meet acceptance criteria
- Review and constructively critique code submissions from other squad members
- Conducts code refactoring at the functional level to make code more testable
- Guides unit/feature testing creation on existing functions as well as new code
- Implement product features with limited specifications through engagement with stakeholders
- Supports other squad members in story estimating and story breakdown as well as their own
- Create and review proposed test cases and test automation to execute them
- Identify and communicate potential obstacles in squads plans and define contingency plans
- Able to break down complex problems into manageable pieces and make progress with moderate supervision of senior team members
- Solving customer issues on time and suggest possible workarounds, supporting Jr. members with the same
- Guide others in agile development concepts and participate in our SAFe process
- Identify your own learning needs and create a plan to pursue them
- Adopts a positive attitude towards change and continual improvement
- Prioritizes squad success over individual success
Required Skills/Experience:
- 2 to 5 years of working experience
- Working knowledge of C# and HTML5
- Solid understanding of frontend technologies and concepts
- Must work effectively with others in a team environment
- Strong development fundamentals
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Vue.js, javascript, typescript experience preferred but not required
- QT/QML considered a benefit
- French, Swedish languages a plus
- Experience in AWS
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, or equivalent
Perks:
Located in the heart of University of Waterloo’s David Johnston Research + Technology Park, NAVBLUE is close to shops, restaurants, gyms, daycare, and many other amenities, and only 10 minutes away from Hwy 85. The modern design of our suite on the second floor of the Accelerator Centre draws its inspiration from airport terminals, and features bright, open work stations, rather than boxed-in cubicles. As part of our family, you will enjoy:
- Flexible hours
- Hybrid working environment
- Free parking
- Strong work-life balance
- Casual dress code (shorts and jeans welcome!)
- Competitive flexible group benefits plan
- RRSP matching program
- Referral program
- Rewards and Recognition program
- Training and Development Support
- Monthly Lunch and Learns
- Fitness & Wellness reimbursement
- Weekly healthy snacks and holiday lunches
- An active social committee
- Lunch hour sporting activities (hockey, soccer, volleyball etc.) with a shower on site
- And much more!
Not to mention, the aviation industry’s ongoing digital transformation means we must continually innovate and rise to the many challenges faced by our geographically diverse customers. We are always looking for creative ways to improve our processes and technologies to be a leader in the highly competitive aviation market.
How to Apply:
Candidates who are interested in joining the NAVBLUE team are invited to submit their applications on Indeed.
We thank all applicants for applying. Only selected applicants will be contacted.
NAVBLUE, an Airbus company, welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations will be available on request for candidates throughout the entire recruitment and selection process
About Us:
NAVBLUE is proud to have been recognized as one of Waterloo Area’s Top Employers for 2021. Based on eight criteria: physical workplace, work atmosphere and social, health financial and family benefits, vacation and time off, employee communication, performance manager, training and skills development and lastly community involvement, it was determined that we offer some of the most progressive and forward-thinking programs within the area.
NAVBLUE was also recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates in 2021. We are excited and grateful for both these recognitions. We realize that it is our employees that have allowed us to succeed and will allow us to continuing succeeding.
NAVBLUE, an Airbus Company, is a leading global provider of flight operations solutions, including aeronautical charts, navigation data solutions, flight planning, aircraft performance software (take-off/landing, weight and balance), and crew planning solutions. These products directly support millions of flights each year and help NAVBLUE customers maximize efficiency, reduce costs, ensure compliance with complex national and international safety regulations, and effectively deliver their services.
Through digital and collaborative innovation, our passionate and customer-focused team develops solutions to enhance the safety and efficiency of air transport. Over the last few years, Airbus has been supportive of various initiatives such as Going Digital, Performance Based Navigation Services, Air Traffic Management Modernization Programs, FlySmart on iOS and other digital projects related to new aircraft technologies; the launch of NAVBLUE was therefore a natural step to further develop its Flight Operations and Air Traffic Management Portfolio.
NAVBLUE is a fully owned subsidiary of Services by Airbus, fueled by the agility of Airbus ProSky and Navtech (acquired in 2016), and the pioneering spirit of Airbus, NAVBLUE was created in July 2016 with one mission: lead aviation into the digital age.
NAVBLUE is based in Hersham (UK), Cardiff (UK), Toulouse (France), Waterloo, ON (Canada), Bangkok (Thailand) and Malmö (Sweden), with other offices all around the world.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $66,381.00-$126,165.00 per year
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