Description:
THE ROLE IN A NUTSHELL
The Software Developer is an intermediate level position. The Software Developer will be a skilled developer with demonstrated software development experience, who is capable of completing assignments with minimal supervision and detailed direction. The Software Developer is skilled in the use of current programming languages and tools and generally acts as a team resource on custom development initiatives.
Software development initiatives will range in size and complexity. In the case of small independent sub-systems (i.e. 1 to 3 online screens or 1-2 software modules or services) or basic modifications to existing systems, they could be called upon to manage the development effort with only supervisory monitoring.
The Software Developer assures that the software programs and associated tasks to which they are assigned are developed, tested and completed according to departmental standards and defined client requirements.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- University Degree in Computer Science or a Community College Certificate in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3-4 years of business application development experience.
- Requires an intermediate level of coding, technical and time management skills.
- Prior experience in API design and application integration technologies is required
- Requires a strong working knowledge of the functions of the development tools installed at Green Shield and utilizes these tools specifically in the development of application software.
- Designs and develops modules of logic, including database access methods, for front end and back end applications in one or more programming environments such as C++, C#, .NET, SQL, Javascript and other languages as required.
- Oracle PL/SQL experience would be considered an asset.
- Experience in Agile Development would be an asset.
- Must be able to interpret application design into code design and produce optimized software solutions compliant with industry and corporate development standards
- Has strong interpersonal skills and can work effectively with IT peers, and/or internal clients
- Must be able to carry out the iterative review of online screens and reports and to implement required revisions where necessary.
- Must be able to present technical options and alternatives.
- Must be able to perform full unit testing on all components of a program.
- Must be fully versed and competent in the use of automated testing tools and utilities.
- Must be able to produce required documentation for all programs created or changed and able to write or assist in writing user or operational documentation
- Assures that all applications are developed with the highest quality and adhere to departmental standards for logic coding, version control and library management by requesting and participating in peer review sessions
- Participates with Software Developers and Senior Software Developers in the review of internal standards for code structure, language use, version control and code library management.
- May be called upon to participate in the evaluation of new tools and methodologies for the purpose of making recommendation for their use in the IT Department.
- Provides resource estimates for various components of the software development process in support of project planning and scheduling tasks.