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Job Title: Software Engineer – Software Escrow & Source Code Packaging

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Software Engineer to support a dedicated Software Escrow initiative. In this role, you focus on analyzing, preparing, and packaging existing source code for escrow deposits to meet contractual obligations. You do not design new software or develop new features; instead, you work deeply with source code repositories, build structures, Linux environments, and release artifacts. You collaborate closely with multiple product, platform, and engineering teams to explore existing codebases, validate completeness, and ensure that escrow deposits are accurate, well-documented, and compliant with established standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze existing source code across multiple product repositories to ensure completeness and readiness for escrow deposit.
• Navigate and operate effectively within Linux-based environments to inspect, build, and package software artifacts.
• Prepare, organize, and archive source code, scripts, configuration files, and related documentation for escrow submissions.
• Create and validate escrow deposit packages in accordance with defined processes, contractual obligations, and client expectations.
• Collaborate with product, platform, release, and integration teams to gather missing components and clarify system dependencies.
• Verify version histories, tags, and branches using version control systems to ensure accurate and traceable deposits.
• Support build, release, and patching workflows required to produce escrow-ready artifacts.
• Document technical findings, packaging steps, repository structures, and dependencies clearly for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and procedures related to software delivery, escrow requirements, and audit readiness.
• Troubleshoot issues related to builds, dependencies, or missing artifacts encountered during escrow preparation.
• Participate in reviews and audits related to escrow deposits and source code submissions, providing technical input and documentation.
• Follow established procedures while proactively identifying gaps, risks, or improvements in escrow and source code deposit processes.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of engineering experience working with software escrow, source code deposit, or closely related software delivery processes.
• Hands-on engineering experience in one or more of the following domains: software release engineering or software integration engineering.
• Excellent Git skills, including working with branches, tags, and version histories.
• Proficiency with Linux command-line tools, file systems, and archive utilities such as tar, gzip, and zip.
• Proficiency with Linux patch management and software patching workflows.
• Experience working with at least two code repository systems, ideally including Perforce.
• Strong scripting experience in Bash for automation and tooling around builds and packaging.
• Strong scripting experience in Python for processing artifacts, repositories, and related tasks.
• Working knowledge of Docker, including container inspection and usage in build and release workflows.
• Ability to navigate and operate effectively in Linux-based environments for inspection, build, and packaging of software artifacts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple distributed teams.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders on technical and process-related topics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience working directly on software escrow initiatives.
• Familiarity with source code deposit processes and compliance-driven deliverables.
• Experience supporting regulated or client-audited software delivery processes.
• Comfort working with large, complex, and unfamiliar codebases, including legacy systems.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented approach, with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness in documentation and packaging.
• Ability to follow established procedures while identifying and communicating gaps, risks, or process improvements.
• Self-motivated mindset with the ability to manage tasks independently while remaining aligned with team objectives.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role based in Ottawa, with 2–3 days per week onsite in the office and the remaining time working remotely. You work closely with product, platform, release, and integration teams in a collaborative engineering environment focused on networking technology that powers global communications, including internet backbone, cloud connectivity, mobile networks, and critical infrastructure. Daily work involves Linux-based systems, Git and other code repository tools (such as Perforce), Docker, and scripting in Bash and Python to inspect, build, and package source code and release artifacts. The environment emphasizes clear documentation, compliance with internal standards, and readiness for client reviews and audits, offering the opportunity to contribute to highly visible, business-critical software delivery processes.

This is a Contract position based out of Ottawa, ON.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $57.00/hr.

This is a hybrid position in Ottawa,ON.

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