Principal Applications Software Developer

Secusmart, a fast-growing subsidiary of BlackBerry Limited, is the leading expert technology in the development and implementation of comprehensive anti-eavesdropping solutions for private and government agencies and organizations responsible for the provisioning of emergency services.  Additionally, we secure enterprise information and applications on today’s most popular mobile devices and platforms, protecting both business and personal data. 

This opportunity allows those passionate about Agile software development on Android to work with a wide variety of user-facing applications in the security and user productivity space.  Our focus in these areas has always been a strong selling point in our software offering, and as such, we continue to innovate in this space.  The successful candidate will be working within the Secusmart organization to help deliver high quality software releases in regular cadences to our customers.  

As a member of the engineering team, you will develop critical software components for direct real-world use in a collaborative highly supportive team environment using Agile software development practices. 

 ARE YOU RIGHT FOR THE JOB? 

Are you passionate about delivering high-value software and have an affinity for rapid iteration?  Do you believe in Agile sprints that are driven by a combination of real-world needs and strategic innovation?  

Do you have a natural curiosity for how things work and a fearless attitude about taking things apart?  

Do you like to tinker in your spare time?  

Has the phrase “it can’t be done” inspired you in the past to prove otherwise? 

Are there times when you can’t stop thinking about how to solve a challenging problem? 

Can you make progress in the face of uncertainty? 

If you answered yes to these questions, then read on. 

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: 

Work on the cutting edge of mobile application systems security 

Collaborate with a team of diverse software engineers, test specialists and product owners, by applying creative solutions to meaningful real-world security problems 

Help companies and governments mitigate cybersecurity threats 

Develop commercial-grade software using Java, C/C++, and Python 

Apply a scientific and empirical approach to analysis and development 

Be a meaningful contributor to architectural discussions and design decisions 

Making mistakes and learning from them 

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW, HAVE, OR HAVE DONE: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related sciences 

7-10 years' experience in software development activities using Android mobile apps in Agile environments. 

Strong analytical and technical skills 

Experience with C/C++ and or Java code in a professional environment or an open source project 

Prefer hands-on and or fundamental knowledge of Android systems and internals 

Experience working with VMs 

Basic working knowledge of Linux 

Experience with the Agile methodology and continuous integration 

THE KIND OF PROFESSIONAL YOU ASPIRE TO BE: 

Someone who understands that the world is complex and full of compromises 

You are creatively resourceful and have acquired grit 

A problem solver with a can-do attitude 

A motivated self-starter who knows how to learn 

Able to analyze, but know when to make a decision and move on  

Passionate about quality code with a bias toward rapid iterations 

Defensive and thorough in your coding practices 

Enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced, dynamic and sometimes chaotic environment.  

Able to thrive in an Agile team environment including pair programming 

An active listener who gives and takes constructive criticism professionally 

Willing to ask for help early and often, utilizing the knowledge of others 

Eager to share your knowledge with others 

Likes to improve via peer-review 

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