Software Architect

ADGA Group is a Canadian-owned defence and security company that provides integrated, mission-critical technical solutions to Government and industry, specializing in C5ISRT, simulation and training, cyber and infrastructure security, and program delivery. With nearly 60 years of experience, ADGA supports federal clients and Canada’s intelligence and enforcement agencies through embedded teams, advisory services, and full project execution, applying deep operational expertise and innovation to strengthen national safety, resilience, and sovereignty.

At ADGA, our teams support Government and industry partners on projects that protect critical systems and strengthen operational readiness. We are seeking a Software Architect with knowledge of systems of systems design, and solid DevOps background. The role is to support the development of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Cloud-Native training environment. Require someone with strong triage and self/time management skills as the RCN develops, pivots to right fit solutions. Exhaustive Cloud-Native architecture knowledge is not immediately required; there is initial project scope to support development of the successful candidate with promising transferable, adaptive knowledge and skills.

This posting is for an anticipated position expected to commence in the next few months to accommodate the required security clearance process; we are accepting applications in advance. If you hold Secret clearance, this will speed up the process.

Key Requirements

• Develop Cloud-Native architecture for the Royal Canadian Navy Cloud component systems and the Synthetic Training hub.
• Find or recommend Horizon or Synthetic Training Hub Open Source or Commercial components available as containers or from which containers can be built.
• Create Horizon and Synthetic Training Hub documentation including but not limited to: block level architectural component design diagrams, network traffic diagrams and firewall rulesets documenting allowed traffic flow between components, swim-lane diagrams showing authentication states of relevant personas, for each required workflow, and tables identifying how each component system implements each required security control.
• Develop IaC Deployments for Navy Organizational infrastructure required to support Cloud and Synthetic Training Hub pipelines.
• Develop Cloud-Native IaC deployments for Navy Cloud component systems and the Synthetic Training hub.
• Build TLA components from source when required, to create enable container creation.
• Develop TLA Component containers for use in Horizon Kubernetes deployments.
• Develop Synthetic Training Hub containers to deliver co-operative multi-user M&S scenarios and their required user experience infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a Canadian University or a recognized College Technical Diploma in field of Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
• Experience working in a Cloud Native environment strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience as a Software Developer.
• At least 4 years recent experience as a Software Architect designing, developing, and deploying software systems.
• Experience working in a Microsoft, and Unix/Linux operating system environment.
• Integrating and testing software in a Software Architecture system.
• Generated, updated, and maintained software design documentation.
• Determining and implementing IT infrastructure.

Additional Information

• Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret (Level II) Canadian Federal Government Security clearance.
• Work can be done remotely from within Canada.
• The posted salary reflects an employee compensation model; consultant rates will be adjusted accordingly.

Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events.

Belong@ADGA

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans.

If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.