H2 Analytics is redefining how professionals train for high-stakes environments through advanced simulation and data-driven tools. We build EASE (Exercise Architect Suite), a tool used by military, intelligence, law enforcement, and emergency response organizations to develop mission-critical training exercises. Join a fast-moving team where your code powers elite performance, and innovation is part of the job.
About the team:The core EASE team builds tools for creating and running large-scale training exercises. Our current focus is on creating generative AI features using LLMs to generate relevant training content, integration with military simulators, and an easier interface. Our stack is primarily Typescript, Vue, NestJS / Node, Mongo, Python.
The engineering team is 100% remote; our head office is located in Ottawa and you’re welcome to come in. This role can be located anywhere in Canada with flexible hours, though our core meetings are oriented on the Eastern time zone. We believe in shipping code frequently. We value collaboration. We are driven by results, not process. We use a lightweight Scrum (agile) development practice and we are dedicated to continuous improvement.
About you:You are a well-rounded senior fullstack engineer with at least 6+ years of experience building complex web applications and backend services as a full-stack engineer, with a minimum of 2 years at the senior level. You love teaching, and you’re comfortable taking the lead on complex features, mentoring less-experienced developers. You’re a lifelong avid learner.
We look for:Strong architecture and design skills
Advanced knowledge of reactive UI frameworks (React, Vue…)
Expertise with TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python
Experience developing REST APIs
Database architecture experience (SQL / NoSQL)
Deep experience with Linux and Docker containers
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
This role is only open to people able to obtain Secret security clearance in Canada due to the nature of our work.
Go, Rust
Experience building and using generative AI and LLMs
Experience architecting and maintaining production cloud infrastructure (AWS, Terraform, devops are a plus)
Architecting microservices and large-scale distributed systems for performance, scalability, high availability
Experience interviewing software engineering candidates at a senior level
Software security background; authentication and authorization, OWASP top 10
Lead the architectural design and implementation of EASE features including developing APIs, UX, and automated tests
Gathering stakeholder feedback and defining features to meet customer needs
Writing proposals, carrying out code experiments, and building prototypes
Identify and push for technical and process improvements
Influencing what we build and how we build it
Improving our CI/CD and simplifying deployment and administration
Maintain and diagnose our software as it runs in production in the cloud or in customer data centers, in support of our customers
Drive performance and scalability improvements
Advanced coding practices and architectural patterns
Mentoring junior developers and fostering best practices
Review and approve code contributions from team members, ensuring quality, security, compliance
An appreciation for how defence, intelligence, and emergency response teams train for real-world scenarios
How to build a team in a small, fast-moving startup
The annual base salary for this role is between CAD $120k - $170k, based on skill and experience.
Extended health insurance for employees and their dependants
A generous and flexible vacation policy. We encourage time off to recharge
Company equity in a growing startup
Fully remote
We get together as a team at least once a year to reconnect
We are committed to creating a supportive and diverse company
Vacancy Status:
This is a new role on our team for which we are actively recruiting.
How we use AI:
To help us efficiently review the high volume of applications we receive, H2 Analytics uses AI tools as part of our initial screening process. These tools help identify relevant skills and experience within your resume. However, all final shortlisting and hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team.
