Senior Network Management Software Developer at Telesat (Ottawa, Canada)
Telesat· Ottawa, Canada·
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Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 55 years. Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators. Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise and Government users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world.
The company’s state-of-the-art Satellite fleet consists of 12 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite. For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit telesat.com
As a Senior NMS Software Developer, you will lead the design, development, and evolution of Lightspeed's Network Management and OSS platforms, enabling service fulfillment, assurance, automation, and observability across a carrier-grade LEO satellite network. You will leverage modern software engineering practices, cloud-native technologies, and AI-assisted development tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop NMS/OSS applications supporting service fulfillment, assurance, inventory, fault, performance, and configuration management.
- Develop model-driven management solutions using YANG, NETCONF/RESTCONF, gNMI, gRPC, and related standards.
- Build network automation, telemetry, monitoring, and workflow orchestration capabilities.
- Integrate NMS/OSS platforms with network elements, EMS systems, inventory platforms, service orchestration systems, and operational tools.
- Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex software and network issues in large-scale distributed environments.
- Design and maintain automated test frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native deployment solutions.
- Contribute to system architecture, interface definitions, security standards, and CONOPS.
- Utilize AI-assisted development tools and engineering automation solutions to improve productivity, code quality, and delivery velocity.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience developing OSS, NMS, EMS, network automation, or telecommunications management systems.
- Expert-level software development skills with a proven track record delivering large-scale production systems using Go, Python, Java, or similar languages.
- Strong understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, APIs, concurrency, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
- Solid knowledge of NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC, YANG, OpenAPI, and API-driven architectures.
- Strong understanding of segment routing, and network telemetry.
- Experience with Kubernetes, containers, cloud-native architectures, DevOps, and CI/CD.
- Proven experience using AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, ChatGPT, or equivalent
Ideal Candidate
- Combines OSS/NMS expertise, carrier-grade networking knowledge, strong software engineering and system design skills, cloud-native development experience, and the ability to leverage AI-assisted development to deliver innovative operational solutions
The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain Reliability Status.
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At Telesat, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that values equality in the workplace. We are committed to providing the best candidate experience possible including any required accommodations at every stage of our interview process. All qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview that require accommodations, are advised to inform the Telesat Talent team accordingly. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential.
Why work at Telesat
- Culture: Described as collaborative, customer-centric, and innovative. The company values openness, honesty, and integrity. It celebrates diversity and supports community involvement through volunteerism and STEM initiatives.
- Work Environment: Collaborative office spaces designed to foster teamwork and creativity. Remote options are available for some roles (e.g., Account Executive, Government Business Development Northern Europe is listed as remote).
- Notable Perks & Benefits:
- Highly competitive salaries with performance-based compensation and annual bonuses.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Parental and family leave benefits.
- Generous paid time off, holidays, and flex days.
- Retirement and pension plans with company matching.
- Employee discount programs, social outings, and team-building events.
- Engineering Culture: A strong legacy of engineering excellence. Employees work on one of the most ambitious communications challenges in history (Lightspeed). Co-op and internship programs are available for early career talent to learn from industry experts.