Jobs in Gatineau, QC

Job summary

You will lead the design and development of network management and OSS platforms for a carrier-grade LEO satellite network. Responsibilities include building automation, telemetry, and orchestration capabilities while ensuring system reliability and performance.

Job details

Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 55 years. Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators. Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise and Government users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world. The company’s state-of-the-art Satellite fleet consists of 12 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite. For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com As a Senior NMS Software Developer, you will lead the design, development, and evolution of Lightspeed's Network Management and OSS platforms, enabling service fulfillment, assurance, automation, and observability across a carrier-grade LEO satellite network. You will leverage modern software engineering practices, cloud-native technologies, and AI-assisted development tools. \n Key Responsibilities Design and develop NMS/OSS applications supporting service fulfillment, assurance, inventory, fault, performance, and configuration management. Develop model-driven management solutions using YANG, NETCONF/RESTCONF, gNMI, gRPC, and related standards. Build network automation, telemetry, monitoring, and workflow orchestration capabilities. Integrate NMS/OSS platforms with network elements, EMS systems, inventory platforms, service orchestration systems, and operational tools. Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex software and network issues in large-scale distributed environments. Design and maintain automated test frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native deployment solutions. Contribute to system architecture, interface definitions, security standards, and CONOPS. Utilize AI-assisted development tools and engineering automation solutions to improve productivity, code quality, and delivery velocity. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. 10+ years of experience developing OSS, NMS, EMS, network automation, or telecommunications management systems. Expert-level software development skills with a proven track record delivering large-scale production systems using Go, Python, Java, or similar languages. Strong understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, APIs, concurrency, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns. Solid knowledge of NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC, YANG, OpenAPI, and API-driven architectures. Strong understanding of segment routing, and network telemetry. Experience with Kubernetes, containers, cloud-native architectures, DevOps, and CI/CD. Proven experience using AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, ChatGPT, or equivalent Ideal Candidate Combines OSS/NMS expertise, carrier-grade networking knowledge, strong software engineering and system design skills, cloud-native development experience, and the ability to leverage AI-assisted development to deliver innovative operational solutions \n The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain Reliability Status. #LI-NI1 At Telesat, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that values equality in the workplace. We are committed to providing the best candidate experience possible including any required accommodations at every stage of our interview process. All qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview that require accommodations, are advised to inform the Telesat Talent team accordingly. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential.

What you’ll do

You will lead the design and development of network management and OSS platforms for a carrier-grade LEO satellite network. Responsibilities include building automation, telemetry, and orchestration capabilities while ensuring system reliability and performance.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and over 10 years of experience in OSS, NMS, or telecommunications management. Expert-level proficiency in software development with languages like Go, Python, or Java and knowledge of cloud-native architectures are required.

Listed skills

• Kubernetes · Preferred
• CI/CD · Preferred
• Go · Preferred
• Java · Preferred
• Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Go
• Python
• Java
• Kubernetes
• YANG
• NETCONF
• RESTCONF
• gRPC
• gNMI
• OpenAPI
• Network Automation
• OSS
• NMS
• CI/CD
• Cloud-native
• Distributed Systems
• Claude Code
• GitHub Copilot
• ChatGPT
• Cloud-Native Architecture
• Cloud-Native Computing
• Cloud-Native Development
• Observability
• Workflow Management
• Go (Programming Language)
• Resilience
• Java (Programming Language)
• Application Programming Interface (API)
• Algorithms
• Software Development
• Electrical Engineering
• Automation
• Test Automation
• Telecommunications
• Broadband
• Management
• Customer Service
• Configuration Management
• Communication
• Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• Data Structures
• Software Design Patterns
• DevOps
• Programming Tools
• Innovation
• Python (Programming Language)
• Network Management
• Network Management System
• Concept Of Operations

Job areas

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• Software
• Engineering
• .NET Software Developer
• Software Developer / Engineer
• Software Developers