Principal Software Developer

Principal Software Developer

This position reports to the North American Public Safety Regional Development and Integration Team. This group develops, customizes, and implements software interfaces and integrations on a product and project basis. The position requires communicating with a project team, functional team, customers, service managers, project managers and third-party vendors. Participating in project requirement gathering sessions. Preparing and maintaining software design documentation. Developing product to customer requirements. Support testing with customers and third-party vendors. Providing second tier support for custom software deliverables. Performing project delivery tasks within stated budget and schedule. Staying abreast of Public Safety industry standards and specifications related to product development.

Education / Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS or related field or commensurate, documented experience in a role with similar responsibilities. 7+ years' experience in software development. Excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Good organizational skills and detail-oriented mindset. Experience in public safety workflows. Experience in developing Public Safety applications is a plus. Working Knowledge of: C#, C++, XML/XSL, JSON, SQL, REACT, WCF, GIT, Microsoft Azure DevOps. Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure Cloud Services is a plus.

About Octave: Octave provides mission-critical software that empowers organizations to make informed decisions across every stage of the asset lifecycle - Design, Build, Operate and Protect - where performance, safety, and reliability are non-negotiable and failure is not an option. Turning complex operational data into actionable intelligence, Octave connects expertise, real-world conditions and enterprise-scale insight to improve performance, resilience and incident response where it matters most. Octave has more than 7,000 employees in 45 countries.

Why work for Octave? All in. Always forward. That's the way we do things around here. We put trust in our people because we believe it's the best way to unleash potential, bring ideas to life, and keep moving ahead. And it's why we're committed to creating an environment that's truly supportive, providing you with the resources you need to support your ambitions, no matter who you are or where you are in the world. Everyone is welcome At Octave, we believe that diverse and inclusive teams are critical to the success of our people and our business. Here, everyone is welcome. As an inclusive workplace, we don't discriminate. In fact, we embrace differences and are fully committed to creating equal opportunities, an inclusive environment, and fairness for all. Respect is the cornerstone of how we operate, so speak up and be yourself. You're valued here.

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