Senior Software Developer

Role Overview

• Write code for moderately complex to complex system designs. Write programs that span platforms. Code to and/or create Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). (30%)
• As part of a SCRUM Team, participate in the Backlog grooming, Sprint planning, Daily scrum, Sprint review, and Sprint retrospective. (10%)
• Write detailed technical specifications for entire systems (made up of several subsystems). Identify integration points. Review technical specs created by other developers. Ensure sufficient quality and compliance of documentation to architectural standards. (10%)
• Act as a technical mentor to other team members. (10%)
• Report missing elements found in system and functional requirements and explain impacts on subsystem to team members. (10%)
• “Scope” time, resources, etc. required to complete programming projects. Seek review from other Developers, Business Analysts, Systems Analysts or Project Managers on estimates. Incorporate other Developer’s scope information into own scope document (for integration points). (10%)
• Perform unit testing and debugging. Set test conditions based upon code specifications. Able to debug most program errors (simple to complex). May seek assistance from vendors to debug complex errors. (10%)
• Review code developed by other Developers. (5%)
• Support transition of application throughout the Product Development life cycle. Document what has to be migrated. Often requires more coordination points for transitioning systems. Document what has to be migrated / file properties. (5%)

Requirements

• 5+ years related work experience
• Related Bachelor’s degree or additional related equivalent work experience
• Experience and understanding with unit testing, release procedures, coding design and documentation protocol as well as change management procedures
• Proficiency using versioning tools
• Ability to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilities
• Ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback to improve performance
• Must demonstrate initiative and effective independent decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and articulately
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• In-depth understanding of the systems development life cycle
• Proficiency programming in more than one object-oriented programming language
• Proficiency using standard desktop applications such as MS Suite and flowcharting tools such as Visio
• Proficiency using debugging tools
• High critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy
• Experience mentoring or leading other development staff
• Proven leadership abilities including effective knowledge sharing, conflict resolution, facilitation of open discussions, fairness and displaying appropriate levels of assertiveness

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and global travel health insurance
• Income protection benefits: life insurance, Short
• and long-term disability programs
• Leave programs to support personal circumstances
• Retirement Savings Plan includes employer contribution and employer match
• Paid time off, volunteer time off, and 11 holidays
• Additional voluntary benefits available and a comprehensive wellness program