At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative software solutions while enhancing existing products.
- Company: Join Fortra, a leader in breaking the attack chain with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, remote work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with mentorship opportunities and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in tech by solving complex problems and innovating processes.
- Qualifications: 15+ years of experience in software engineering with strong C/C++ skills.
The predicted salary is between 118800 - 145200 $ per year.
At Fortra, we’re breaking the attack chain. Ready to join us? 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, 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 users to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet needs.
- Work within R&D to improve processes and best practices.
- Innovate process solutions.
- Create or align best practices.
- Enforcement of standards.
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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 BSODs and network related issues on Windows.
- Strong expertise with data structures and algorithms.
- Good understanding of C# programming (nice to have).
- Working with Windows installer technologies like Wix.
- Understanding of Jenkins jobs/pipelines.
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.
Senior Windows Kernel Developer in Winnipeg employer: Fortra
Fortra is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where AI Product Managers can thrive in a dynamic environment. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you will have access to cutting-edge resources and opportunities to lead impactful projects in the AI space. Located in a vibrant area, Fortra offers unique advantages such as flexible work arrangements and a commitment to responsible AI practices, making it a rewarding place to build your career.
