About this role
Internal Job Title: Developer
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Location: 975 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Work Model: Hybrid
Job Status: Existing Vacancy
Position Summary
CBN Nano Technologies is developing a cutting-edge scanning probe microscope along with its associated interfaces. This position will be responsible for designing, building, and testing software applications that enable efficient data acquisition, processing, and visualization for experimental workflows. The role involves creating robust, maintainable software tools that integrate seamlessly with laboratory instruments and research processes, ensuring high performance and reliability in a research and development environment.
Responsibilities
Develop software for real-time data acquisition and control of scientific instrumentsDesign and develop interactive visualization tools that help researchers interact with data, interpret results, and support experimental workflowsDevelop and maintain RESTful APIs that orchestrate laboratory instrument control, workflow automation, and data processing pipelinesCollaborate with stakeholders across the organization such as experts in data, research processes, infrastructure and operations to build new tools for scientific instrument controlWork with a wide range of systems and technologies to own and solve problems from end-to-endStay abreast of developments in applications development and programming languages. Mandatory Requirements
Must be legally eligible to work in CanadaFluency in English (reading, writing, speaking)Minimum Qualifications
4+ years of professional experience as a full stack developerBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Physics, or Engineering or equivalent practical experienceStrong proficiency in PythonKnowledge of relational database technologies such as PostgreSQLWorking knowledge of containerization technologies such as DockerExperience designing and working with RESTful APIsProficiency with fundamental client-side languages such as TypeScriptProficiency with JavaScript frameworks such as ReactProficiency working in Linux and Windows environmentsExperience with asynchronous/task processing and WebSocketsWorking knowledge of modern software development practices, automated testing (unit/integration), CI/CD, version control (Git), code reviewsPreferred Qualifications
8+ years of professional experience as a full stack developerUnderstanding of cloud-native architectures and services (e.g., Azure), including caching/queueing technologies such as RedisFamiliarity with scientific/industrial instrumentation automation, scanning probe microscopes and/or experimental workflowsExperience in scientific process automation or workflow automation in research or engineering environmentsExperience integrating software with laboratory instruments, embedded systems, or other hardware-controlled environments Employment Equity
Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Our commitment to equity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and development.
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