Job Description

Software Developer Operations Research
Montreal, QC Canada

IBS is a leading global provider of new generation IT solutions to the Travel, Transportation and Logistics industries. A specialist in the domain, IBS offers a range of products and services that manage mission critical operations of airlines, airports, cruise lines, hospitality partners, tour operators and oil & gas companies that help them increase safety, maximize efficiency, improve revenue, manage growth and reduce costs.

The Software Developer will join the Montréal IBS Software Canada Team located in Montréal, IBS’ new center of excellence for optimization. This team focuses on developing a suite of customized crew planning and optimization solutions that balance airline interests with those of planners and crew members.

The Software Developer is responsible for participating in the design of new optimization software products and existing product enhancements. This position reports to the development manager of products and will work closely with the R&D team and customers to deliver mission-critical software components. The ideal candidate will possess a variety of skills required for solving large-scale combinatorial optimization problems, including strong algorithmic thinking, complexity analysis, data structures and ability to analyze large datasets.

This is a very hands-on position where the ideal candidate will not only drive the adoption of new architectures, but also work side-by-side with fellow developers to implement new product features and ensure high-quality development practices. He/she must respect project deadlines and ensure software quality meets the company’s standards. Excellent communication skills are required, as the position requires close collaboration with fellow developers, Product Managers, architects, and customers.

At IBS, OR developers are challenged with large-scale complex optimization problems that require special care about correctness, run times and memory usage. Creativity and modeling skills are key assets that we put to the proof!

Major Tasks

• Participates in the design and analysis of solver-related software components.
• Programs and performs debugging, inspection, corrections, unit and integration testing, etc.
• Questions methods in place if need be, analyses algorithmic bottlenecks and flaws, and provides improvement directions.
• Participates in the writing of technical documents (functional specifications, design documents, etc.).
• Estimates required time-frame and resource requirements for accomplishing development tasks in projects.
• Provides technical support to both clients and employees.
• Works with customer-facing teams to understand customer needs and validate feasibility of product commitments.
• Other related duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. (M.Sc. or Ph.D. is an asset) in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, or another related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in software development.
• Experience with C programming or another related low-level programming language.
• Experience with the POSIX operating system and shell/Perl/Python scripting.
• Asset: familiar with version control concepts.
• Team oriented, results oriented, with strong customer focus.

• Excellent communication skills in French and English, both written and spoken.

At IBS Software, you can look forward to:

• Gaining deep domain expertise in the (TTL) Travel, Transportation & Logistics domain.
• Working with the latest technologies & cutting edge tools to redefine the travel sector.
• Enjoying the many benefits of a stable SaaS based product company.
• Partnering with some of the biggest airlines, busiest airports, top tour & cruise providers, well known hotel chains, and large energy companies to augment their mission-critical operations
• A diverse, global work culture with some of the brightest minds in the industry.
• A competitive benefits package, flexible work life policies, transparent rewards and recognitions, continuous learning and development, medical benefits, and fun@work policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

IBS Software is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veteran’s status or any other characteristic protected by law.