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The Software Developer in Test contributes to the overall success of Commerce Engineering in Canada ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives.  Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

Is this role right for you?

• Be an advocate for quality in the project lifecycle.
• Write moderate to complex code/ scripts to test systems.  
• Design, develop and maintain a modular, extensible, and reusable test automation framework to enable continuous testing in an agile environment. 
• Collaborate closely with other team members to develop test approach that effectively covers the functional performance characteristics of features in the applications.
• Collaborate with Delivery Lead to plan milestones, successfully execute software delivery, and escalate issues as needed.
• Report defects and work closely with the team so that solutions can be determined, prioritized, and scheduled.
• Prioritize testing of projects effectively across various businesses, to drive efficient work.
• Conduct root cause analysis of post-production issues and plan to prevent them in future.
• Have in-depth and up-to-date understanding of the organization’s products, applications, systems, environments, processes and tools.
• Introduce and influence overall process improvements and act as an agent for change to the organization.
• Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk. 
• Champion a high-performance environment and contribute to an inclusive work environment. 

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field preferred 
• 5+ years of test automation experience and in-depth knowledge of programming languages (Must have: Java/ Javascript; Nice to have: Python), frameworks, and utilities
• Experience with API testing (preferably using Postman)
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence decision making across stakeholders
• Effective organization, planning, and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work as part of a team and encourage both individual and collaborative innovation
• Positive and resilient personality - Able to embrace feedback and have a desire for continuous iteration and improvement
   

What's in it for you? 

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans. 
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements. 
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.  
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one. 
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!

Work conditions: Hybrid

 #LI-Hybrid

As part of the Global Finance & Risk Data, Modeling and Analytics team, you will work with our business partners and senior management to solve complex enterprise problems in data management, financial modeling, regulatory risk, analytics and technology integration.  You will have the opportunity to explore and leverage leading technologies to transforms data into actionable insights to drive business decisions.

The work pace is very dynamics, one week you will be leading performance management modeling workshops, the next week you might be coding applications in Java and SQL.  The following you might a key team member supporting our numerous large implementation projects.  This role will provide you the opportunity to learn and network with business partners across all the business lines and countries and may involve travel to all our global locations.

The Role

The ideal candidate will be working in an agile environment and will need a passion for continuous improvement. Firsthand experience in business intelligence, analytics, data science and data products will be beneficial. The incumbent will influence the technological solution in relationship to the architecture, design and development and leverage common components as part of delivering the design/solution. Provides an enterprise-wide perspective and input into IT decisions.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?

• A recognized degree in engineering, computer science, math or related discipline
• Proven track record of managing large-scale software full stack and data engineering development projects.
• 5+ years of experience with at least one programming languages: Java/ Python/C++/JavaScript
• Experience with other database technology: MS SQL, Oracle
• Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Oracle EBS, PeopleSoft, SAP) an asset
• Passionate about adapting new technologies to accelerate business value delivery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What's in it for you?

• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We provide you with the tools and technology needed to create beautiful customer experiences.
• You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top technology companies around the world.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes a base salary, a performance bonus, company matching programs (on pension & profit sharing), generous vacation, personal & sick days, personal development funding, maternity leave top-up, parental leave and much more.

We’re on the lookout for the curious, those who think big and want to define the world of tomorrow. At Amazon, you will grow into the high impact, visionary person you know you’re ready to be. Every day will be filled with exciting new challenges, developing new skills, and achieving personal growth. How often can you say that your work changes the world? At Amazon, you’ll say it often. Join us and define tomorrow.

Do you want to solve business challenges through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on cutting-edge, scalable services technology in a team environment? Do you like working on industry-defining projects that move the needle?

At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. The focus we have on our customers is why we are one of the world’s most beloved brands – customer obsession is part of our company DNA. Our Software Development Engineers (SDEs) use cutting-edge technology to solve complex problems and get to see the impact of their work first-hand.

Responsibilities
- Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to conceive, design, and bring innovative products and services to market.
- Design and build innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment and help lead fundamental changes in the industry.
- Create solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with exposure to innovative technologies at incredible scale and speed.
- Build distributed storage, index, and query systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, low cost, and easy to manage/use.
- Design and code the right solutions starting with broadly defined problems.
- Work in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software.

A day in the life
The challenges SDEs solve for at Amazon are big and influence millions of customers, sellers, and products around the world. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about creating new products, features, and services from scratch while managing ambiguity and the pace of a company where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Montreal, QC, CAN

Basic Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or majors relating to these fields
- To qualify, applicants should have earned a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree between April 2022 to September 2024. Possible start dates for this role are between February 2024 to October 2024.
- Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design

Preferred Qualifications
- Previous technical internship(s), if applicable.
- Experience with distributed, multi-tiered systems, algorithms, and relational databases.
- Experience in optimization mathematics such as linear programming and nonlinear optimization.
- Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions.
- Adept at handling ambiguous or undefined problems as well as ability to think abstractly.

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the French Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 2 years to less than 3 years
Computer and technology knowledge: .NET, API, C#, CSS, D3, Database, Git, HTML, Java, JavaScript, Microsoft Visual Studio, Model-View-Controller (MVC), Object-Oriented programming languages, Programming software, Project management software, Python, SASS, SQL, Shell script, Software development, Unix
Area of work experience: Computer software development
Credentials: Certified Computing Professional (CCP)
Security and safety: Criminal record check

Location: Chicoutimi, QC
Shifts: Day, Flexible Hours

Other Requirements:

• The candidate should be initiative
• The candidates should be able to work as a team player

Candidate Status:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position.
• International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to write, modify, integrate and test software code
• The candidates should be able to maintain existing computer programs by making modifications as required
• The candidates should be able to identify and communicate technical problems, processes and solutions
• The candidates should be able to assist in the collection and documentation of user’s requirements
• The candidates should be able to write, modify, integrate and test software code for e-commerce and other Internet applications

Benefits:

• The candidates will get wellness program, variable or compressed work week, team building opportunities, paid time off (volunteering or personal days), on-site recreation and activities, on-site amenities, learning/training paid by employer, registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), long-term care insurance, group insurance benefits, life insurance, paramedical services coverage, disability benefits, vision care benefits, health care plan, stocks/shares, dental plan, and free parking

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through below mentioned details.

By email
[email protected]

The Role: 

The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in Data warehousing, ETL processes, and scheduling. 

Key accountabilities: 

• Provide technical expertise in designing, coding, and documenting ETL processes for new initiatives. 
• Independently support existing applications and resolve issues. 
• Estimate and deliver on individual tasks within project. 
• Perform code review of code developed by technical consultants and oversee their work. 
• Highlight technical issues and challenges and propose creative solutions. 

Key responsibilities: 

• 5-7 years of  Java development experience 
• 2 years of Python experience 
• 5-7 years of Unix Shell Scripting 
• Database skills with experience with Oracle, Postgres, SQL Server
  • Containerization Technology, Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher,  minio (s3 storage)
  • UNIX/Windows scripting.

Nice to have: 

• Experience with SAS or Talend applications

What's in it for you?

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank.
• We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans. 
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences everyone brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove, and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements. 
• Remote-friendly work environment will provide you with the flexibility to perform at your best. 
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.  
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more! 

We are searching for an Application Administrator to join our Business Systems Analysis team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development, and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (with employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

The Administrator will provide customer service excellence for a variety of software applications and will maintain, configure, and protect system integrity. In addition to supporting a user’s lifecycle in the applications, you will:

• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of the systems governed by the Business Systems Analysis department.
• Administration of various systems, specifically configuration, upgrades, security.
• Working closing with the Business Systems Analysts, the Administrator configures various systems to approved specifications for new building construction and / or system improvements.
• Triage and support helpdesk requests for enterprise users for multiple applications.
• Monitor support requests from the organization and escalate to vendors where required. Point of contact for various software vendors and consultants. 
• Promote and ensure security compliance with legislation, contracts, and company policies across the organization.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability, you bring:

• A diploma in Information Technology or
• At least two (2) years experience in a technical role where you maintained the administration side of several ERP systems (Yardi, Workday Adaptive Insights, etc.)
• Previous knowledge/involvement with financial applications plus knowledge of SQL Database Management, Windows services and basic networking would be an asset
• An analytical, methodical, and detail-oriented working style and enjoys problem solving
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written, and enjoys working collaboratively to achieve results
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services, and care.

Weekly Hours: 36.67 

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have Bachelor’s degree
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 5 year or more
Computer and technology knowledge: C, C++, Linux, Networking software, Servers, SQL, Database software, Programming languages, Software development, Python

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should thrive in a fast-paced environment while possessing a strong attention to detail

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should demonstrate excellent written communication skills and show initiative in their responsibilities
• The candidates should be highly organized and effective team players
• The candidates should be proactive in their approach

Candidate Status:

• Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
• Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada
• If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to develop data, process, and network models to optimize architecture and evaluate the performance and reliability of designs
• The candidates should be able to plan, design, and coordinate the development, installation, integration, and operation of computer-based systems
• The candidates should be able to assess, troubleshoot, document, upgrade, and develop maintenance procedures for operating systems, communications environments, and applications software
• The candidates should be able to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems
• The candidates should be able to operate automatic or other testing equipment to ensure product quality
• The candidates should be able to conduct tests and perform security and quality controls

Benefits:

• The candidates will get dental plan, health care plan, vision care benefits, stocks/shares, group insurance benefits, and paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]

Closing Date: 05/09/2024

Hourly Rate/Salary: $47.72 - $ 63.63
Hours of Work: 35 
Work Location: Civic Centre, Hybrid

Main Purpose and Function
The primary purpose of this position is to investigate IT and business requirements; design, develop, document and support solutions; and apply knowledge of the best-of-breed processes and procedures in business applications to recommend changes to business processes.  This position is to be a leader of software development projects through the preliminary investigation, analysis of requirements, business case and feasibility study, design, implementation, quality control, documentation, and post-implemenation review phases.  This position provides ongoing application support and responsibilities may include performing changes to business application configuration and programs.  This position also performs hands-on programming when required. The position has access to confidential information and makes critical recommendations for changes in methods, processes and procedures that may impact on financial and operational areas as well as staffing work loads, working conditions, changes in positions or staffing levels.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs hands-on programming when required to support projects and technology pilots
• Researches, evaluates and recommends new tools and methodologies for development of business applications
• Identifies opportunities to improve operational effectiveness through the use of technology and makes recommendations where appropriate (make changes to use of system, business process and/or add additional functionality)
• Recommends changes in technology platforms and processes that may impact on financial and operational areas as well as staffing work loads, working conditions, changes in positions or staffing levels
• Consults with customers to understand business processes and requirements, and applies critical thinking and analysis skills to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Manages projects through all phases from planning, design, development, implementation and hand-over to operational support
• Prepares documentation including project charters, business cases, statements of work, user stories, estimates, matrices of responsibility, training materials, system configuration documentation, etc.
• Develops systems alternatives including work procedure changes, and recommends the most suitable alternative to assist customers in meeting their operational requirements
• Develops technical specifications including diagrams and charts to provide the blueprints for developers to write or code programs
• Reviews or develops test scripts and scenarios to ensure adequate testing of system configuration and integration
• Performs testing, configuration changes, enhancements and new functionality in order to ensure system integrity and proper integration across various applications 
• Remains current with developments in applications and related technologies, including releases and enhancements/new functionality
• Delivers presentations to customers (users, departments) and technical staff on systems solutions and specific technologies
• Provides problem resolution for calls referred by Help Desk
• Investigates and follows up on application system errors/problems, and liaises with IT staff or vendors as required to resolve these issues
• Provides technical assistance to business applications upgrades and implementation of other modules, including integration to other applications
• Provides support to corporate and departmental reporting, assists in the use of existing reports, and develops/documents additional reports, as required
• Monitors applications performance, trouble shoots problems with technical specialists
• Participates in demos to customers and provides on-going support and guidance
• Participates in the development of new standards, and leads technical committees
• Has access to highly sensitive and business critical data from all City departments (e.g. taxes and utilities owing, parking tickets outstanding, and vendor pricing)
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Related post-secondary degree, with preference for graduate degree in Computer Science or Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• 5+ years of experience with:
  • C# and .NET (.NET Core preferred)
  • SQL/database design
  • Systems analysis and application reporting tools
  • Server technology and software
  • System integration between business applications and across technical platforms
  • API Management and Integration Platforms (API design, gateways, analytics)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of programming technologies: SQL, .NET Core, React, JavaScript, integration tools, low code platforms
• Thorough knowledge of current trends, standards, and products in Information Technology,  (i.e. .NET and Object-Oriented Methodology, Mobile Computing, Cloud, Business Intelligence, Agile Methodology)
• Demonstrated ability to gather and interpret requirements, constraints, and risks from various business units to inform system design and architecture.
• Demonstrated operational and project management skills: results focused, team oriented
• Proven skills in developing detailed technical implementation plans, with a clear understanding of scope, budget, and schedule management for IT projects and initiatives.
• Broad knowledge across multiple aspects of the business (i.e. organizational structure, key players, current business processes and supporting systems and services, etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of configuration of applications
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Combination of strong technical and business skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to manage projects, multiple priorities and respond to requests in a timely manner
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally with technical and non-technical staff
• Ability to handle business critical and sensitive information
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities and respond to requests in a timely manner
• Continuous improvement and continuous learning mindset
• Knowledge of municipal business processes would be an asset
   

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

Business Unit/Department: IT, Digital Strategy & 311 (1070) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: May, 2024

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-080: $92864 to $116070 per annum

Application Close: May 5, 2024