Front-End Developer (React/TypeScript)

‍About Kongsberg Geospatial

Kongsberg Geospatial does challenging work that matters. We are an industry leading software company that has been delivering real-time geospatial technology solutions for Defence and Aerospace applications worldwide for over30 years.

Since 2006, we have been a wholly owned subsidiary of Kongsberg Defence& Aerospace in Norway and we are an integral part of many key programs there. Externally, our technology is relied upon and trusted for a wide range of applications including air defense, search and rescue, drone delivery systems, and autonomous vehicle tracking. Our team members make a real impact in people's lives.

What we’re looking for

Are you a software professional that enjoys creating solutions that customers love? Do you thrive on seeing projects from concept to delivery? Do you like working in smaller teams and seeing the entire solution?

Our team is growing and Kongsberg Geospatial is seeking a Front-End Developer to support the design, development, and improvement of several new and existing web applications.

This is a hybrid position working out of our Ottawa, Ontario office.

What You’ll Create

We develop systems that integrate complex sensor interfaces, data, and equipment. We tie it all together using an assortment of middleware technologies and present it using innovative modern graphical user interfaces. Our user experiences provide application operators visualization of geospatial map and terrain data, imagery, video feeds, and sensor controls overlaid with real time data. We are seeking an experienced person with front-end experience on several web application centric programs. As a member of a motivated and structured development team, you will contribute to the development and design of front-end web based software react components while gradually expanding your skills in back-end development to become a full-stack developer.

Duties include

• Working directly with customers to solve specific requirements.
• When required, providing technical support to our sales activities.
• Improve the reliability and efficiency of our core product.
• Assisting with project proposal preparation.
• Communicate with the team through meetings, demos and documentation.
• Ability and willingness to travel to customer sites (~5%/year).
 

You have

• A Canadian security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
• A post-secondary degree or diploma in a field related to Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2-3 years of experience in Software Development.
• Experience developing front end Web based components using React and TypeScript.
• Experience with web maps using OpenLayers or Cesium.
• Experience with version control.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Good teamwork and communication when technical issues arise.
• Willingness to take ownership of front-end components.
• Willingness to pick up back-end skills overtime and lean into full-stack development.
• Desire to learn and grow.

It will be great if you have….

• Experience with Material UI
• Experience with Zustand
• Experience with unit and integration testing
• Experience with UX and UI design
• Experience and/or knowledge of OGC standards

How to Apply:

Visit our website www.kongsberggeospatial.com to learn more about us. If you fulfill the requirements and skills listed above, we look forward to hearing from you.

Please apply by e-mail to careers@kongsberggeospatial.com, quoting job title “Front-End Developer” and attaching your resume in Word or PDF format.

Due to the volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in Kongsberg Geospatial.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please notify careers@kongsberggeospatial.com.