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Sr. Windows Kernel Developer
full-timeCanada$95k - $145k

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Location

Canada

Salary

$95k - $145k (CAD)

Type

full-time

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About this role

Whether you’re an experienced professional or just getting started, your contributions matter at Fortra. If you’re passionate about tackling meaningful challenges alongside talented team members committed to helping each other succeed, all while having lots of fun, we want to hear from you. We offer competitive benefits and salaries, personal and professional development opportunities, flexibility, and much more!

This position is responsible for enhancing and maintaining existing software products as well as developing new products.  The ideal candidate has a strong desire for excellence, with confidence in their expertise, and is a creative problem solver.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Design, develop, document, test, and debug new and existing software systems and/or applications for market sale or large-scale proprietary software for internal use.
  • Work with the Product Managers to outline features for the product roadmaps.
  • Work with different teams and products to understand requirements and design solutions.
  • Identify and evaluate new technologies for implementation.
  • Consult with end user to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet needs.
  • Create or align best practices
  • Enforcement of standards
  • Innovate process solutions
  • Serve as technical expert on development projects.
  • Participate in full development life cycle including requirements analysis and design.
  • Write technical specifications based on conceptual design and stated business requirements.
  • Work without supervision on the most complex projects.
  • Complete latitude for independent judgment.
  • Assist and mentor less experienced peers.
  • Actively participate or take the lead in all Agile ceremonies.
  • Strong C/C++ programming experience in the Windows OS environment
  • Strong design experience building Windows applications especially network related Windows applications.
  • Experience working with Windows kernel and Windows services in user mode • Prior experience working with WFP, NDIS drivers on Windows
  • Very good hands-on understanding of networking concepts – TCP/IP, UDP, IPSec, VPN, SSL/TLS, Routing, tunnelling etc
  • Hands on experience debugging BSOD’s and network related issues on Windows
  • Strong expertise with data structures and algorithms

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Typically requires 15 or more years of experience.
    • Proven previous experience at the Senior Software Engineer role.
    • Superior working knowledge of Agile Project development methodology and the ability to implement those methodologies in active projects.
    • Proven experience and knowledge of the relevant programming language requirements for this role and the ability to share that knowledge with team members.
    • Proven leadership as a project leader or as a subject matter expert.
    • Coordinate project activities of co-located and remote team members.
    • Clear and concise communication skills (verbal and written)
    • Presentation and mentoring skills

    Nice to haves:

    • Good understanding of C# programming.
    • Working with Windows installer technologies like Wix
    • Understanding of Jenkins jobs/pipelines 

    This position requires proficiency in English to interact, support and/or provide services to non-French speaking customers, employees and/or partners inside and/or outside the province of Quebec.

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We do not require “Canadian work experience”; all relevant experience will be considered. This posting is for a new position.

     

    Expected Compensation: 95,000 CAD - 145,000 CAD

    At Fortra, we’re breaking the attack chain. Ready to join us? Visit our website to learn more about why employees choose to work for Fortra. Remember to connect with us on LinkedIn.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

    Other facts

    Tech stack
    C/C++ Programming,Windows OS,Windows Applications,Networking Concepts,TCP/IP,UDP,IPSec,VPN,SSL/TLS,Routing,Debugging,Data Structures,Algorithms,Agile Methodology,WFP,NDIS Drivers

    What you'll do

    • The position involves designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging software systems and applications. The developer will also work with product managers to outline features and consult with end users to refine and test programs.

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    What does Fortra pay for a Sr. Windows Kernel Developer?

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    What does a Sr. Windows Kernel Developer do at Fortra?

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    Why join Fortra as a Sr. Windows Kernel Developer?

    The Sr. Windows Kernel Developer role offers competitive compensation.

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