Software Developer - Canada -1

POSITION SUMMARY: The Software Developer analyzes complex business and technical problems and then configures, codes and tests new software and enhancements. Development can be focused on custom code, existing proprietary software or purchased software packages. In conjunction with functional users, product owners, and IT Analysts, the Software Developer also assists with the design and documentation of application software. The Software Developer also enforces software development standards and assists less experienced developers.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Conceptualizes, prepares, and creates detailed technical specifications. 
• Writes, tests, analyzes, and implements high quality code according to specifications included in User Stories and supporting documentation.
• Complies with all required Company policies and practices relating to the Software Development Life Cycle, using Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Assists others in defining application system scope and objectives through research and fact finding and makes recommendations pertaining to system design and solutions.
• Provides Tier 3 support and drives resolution of open IT issues escalated by IT Customer Support.
• Maintains and builds strong vendor relationships with software vendors to resolve. problems and coordinate the delivery of IT products and services.
• Supports and validates production release activities. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ability to develop high quality software. 
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment tools such as Jenkins and GitHub.
• Knowledge of software development best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Knowledge of system integration, including middleware tools.
• Ability to design solutions that solve critical business problems and present solutions to business partners.
• Understands the need for and consistently practices effective collaboration within an Agile environment.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 2 - 4 Years of relevant work experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience developing and supporting highly transactional, mission critical applications in environments/architectures for multi-user systems.

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.