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Working Title
Software Solutions Specialist
Reports To
Senior Manager, Seismology Solutions
Based In
Ottawa, Ontario
Term
Full Time
About Us
Despite everything we know, the earth still has its mysteries. Beneath the surface, it is ever-changing and there is still much to understand. At Nanometrics, we develop industry-leading instrumentation and services used to measure and record the very precise movements of the earth. Our innovative products and services are deployed in the most remote locations on the earth – from the bottom of the ocean to the peak of the Matterhorn – to study man-made and natural seismicity. As a member of the Nanometrics team, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with all areas of the business to expand the boundaries of seismic research and explore the unknown/discover the inner workings of our planet.
About You
You are able to effectively interpret and communicate requirements. You have strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to interact with internal and external clients. You have the ability to understand complex customer problems and generate appropriate solutions. You have a natural desire and curiosity to develop an understanding of the business, our science, and our commercial driver.
The Team
The Nanometrics Seismic Instruments and Systems division is looking for a Software Solutions Specialist within our Solutions Engineering team. The ideal candidate should have experience in integrating, testing and releasing software systems in the context of mission-critical deployments. You will be tasked with assisting in driving improvements for the deployment and operations of Nanometrics’ systems as well as implementing and supporting custom software development for customer-specific needs. You will be expected to become an expert in the integration and use of our software systems in the creation of complete customer solutions.
As a member of a multidisciplinary team, you will bring your expertise and experience to solving difficult problems with team members with other specializations. Supporting the Instruments and Systems Sales Team, this role will have direct interaction with customers in the establishment of customer solutions. The working environment will be a mix between office work, lab work, and international working environments. This role will include travel as needed (approximately 15%).
The Role
- Integrate internally developed instruments and software into complete customer solutions
- Provide bespoke components and customizations to specific customer requirement s
- Evaluation and integration of the third-party and open-source data processing and automation modules
- Work with management to clarify requirements and prioritize development features
- Collaborate with the Sales team in driving continuous improvement to customer solutions and project design
- Support the development of Nanometrics on-premise data center infrastructure in support of external client projects and internal research projects
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 3+ years experience in a software integration, systems engineering, or product development position. Preference is given to someone with software development experience
- Proficiency with scripting and programming languages for the purposes of automation and data analysis (eg. Python, Bash Shell Scripting, Lua, and others)
- Understanding of the fundamentals of digital communications and networking protocols
Assets
- Knowledge of the Seismology, Geophysics or related field
- Knowledge of virtualization and container technologies
- Experience with Linux (installation and administration)
- Knowledge of network security technologies and tools including IPSEC, OpenVPN, SSL, etc.
Why You’ll Love Us
- You will be joining an amazing team of energetic and dedicated professionals in a dynamic, collaborative and progressive atmosphere
- Competitive total compensation package including Benefits, RRSP, and Bonus opportunities
- The chance to make positive and impactful contributions in your work
- Nanometrics supports and encourages learning opportunities and provides access to LinkedIn Learning and several other Professional Development opportunities
Nanometrics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
