About Us:

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 179 years?

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 46,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

Location: Halifax, NS

Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required; Bilingualism (English/French) is a significant asset for covering the Quebec/Montreal market.

What’s the role?

Join Zeiss Meditec-Halifax as an Intermediate Software Developer and become an integral part of our pioneering ETP R&D hub in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We are looking for a passionate, creative, and adaptable professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is driven by innovation. If you have a solutions-oriented mindset and a commitment to advancing medical technology through exceptional design, this role is perfect for you.

As an Intermediate Software Developer, you will leverage your software development expertise to develop creative solutions for medical device software. As an integral member of interdisciplinary projects of varying complexity, you will ensure software meets specifications through well thought out and documented solutions. Your work will encompass the design and development of features for our medical device software that offers meaningful solutions for our end users.

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work seamlessly with a diverse team, including R&D, manufacturing, clinical, quality, regulatory, purchasing, and marketing, to achieve project goals.
• Software Development: Develop and maintain hardware abstraction layers for off-the-shelf and custom device hardware under the guidance of senior software developers and engineers. Participate in code, document, and quality reviews. Identify issues and work with developers to debug and resolve them.
• Problem Solving and Analytical Skills: Independently identify and troubleshoot issues. Translate user needs into well-documented technical solutions.
• Verification and Validation: Collaborate with systems and component hardware engineers to support medical device verification activities.
• Risk Management: Contribute to risk management activities and lead Cybersecurity initiatives for the Halifax site in consultation with ZEISS Cybersecurity.

Do you qualify?

• Educational Background: Bachelor of Computer Science/ Computer Engineering or equivalent education and experience.
• Professional Experience: Three or more years of experience in software development, with experience in a heavily regulated industry considered an asset.
• Technical Experience: Strong experience with the programming languages listed below. Experience developing with object orientated programming and architecting with design patterns.
• Programming Languages: Proficiency in C++ and Python. Familiarity with Bash/PowerShell scripting, and SQL databases is considered an asset.
• Development and Testing Tools: Expertise in Visual Studio, Atlassian suite, Zephyr scale, Putty, and NI-VISA.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional troubleshooting and debugging abilities.
• Interpersonal Skills and Communication: Enthusiasm for working collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams, fostering a cooperative and productive work environment. Adept at conveying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in English, with basic German language skills considered an asset.

 Working Environment:

• Onsite Collaboration: As part of our lean R&D team, onsite work in our Halifax office during regular hours is essential for collaborative success.
• Travel Opportunities: Occasional travel may be required to other ZEISS locations, including Oberkochen, Germany and California, USA.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• RRSP
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off including vacation, personal, and sick days
• The list goes on! 

As part of our recruitment process, we currently do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assess applications or make hiring decisions. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.  

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties, or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to interpret, amend, or otherwise modify, in whole or in part, any job description at any time, at its sole discretion. 

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Jo Anne Mittelman

As part of our recruitment process, we currently do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assess applications or make hiring decisions. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Accommodation

ZEISS is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices. Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.