Software Developer III Full-time Job

Employment status: Regular full-time
Classification: PTS/MGT/IT B
Salary/Rate of pay: $88,566 to $106,890

Application deadline: 2024-12-12 
 

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

The IT External Customer Experience team is responsible for day-to-day software application support and planning. This includes researching, analyzing, defining, recommending, developing/configuring, testing, implementing and supporting IT Business Solutions for Canadian Blood Services in collaboration with client groups and in accordance with regulatory requirements.

In this role, you  will be involved in all aspects of the software development process including business analysis, requirements gathering or use case development, system design, software development, testing, implementation and maintenance utilizing industry leading tools such as IntelliJ, Git, OpenShift, and the Atlassian tool suite. 

Formula for success

• Harnessing your technical expertise, you will utilize modern programming/web technologies/frameworks such as Angular, CSS, SQL, Object-Oriented Design, REST web microservices (built in Java), Drupal, SharePoint, PowerApps, Office365, Azure, Agile, etc., to collaboratively develop innovative applications in conjunction with other IT business systems.
• Drawing on your extensive experience in software development and IT systems, you will expertly handle database modeling design, queries, test data preparation, program and system testing, as well as provide exceptional support and maintenance for existing systems.
• Leveraging your skills and experience in technology assessment and analysis, you will continuously assess business and user needs, conducting in-depth analyses to identify opportunities for harnessing existing and innovative technology solutions.
• Drawing on your track record of successfully leading collaborative teams, you will excel in managing projects and providing mentorship/coaching to junior software developers and business systems analysts, including direct supervision of day-to-day activities.
• Capitalizing on your excellent communication skills, you will engage in insightful discussions with internal business partners and IT service groups, employing agile software development methodologies to drive new system development initiatives and enhance existing systems.

Desired education and skills

• Successful completion of post-secondary level education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution, preferably a University Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent e.g. diploma and/or training in database management systems, operating systems, and/or networks
• Minimum 10 years of experience in agile development and designing business applications in supply chain, pharmaceutical, biologics, or similar industries, with expertise in user experience design and customer service management.
• Recent (minimum 2 years) experience in Angular and REST development is essential.
• You will be highly skilled in object-oriented design, Java programming, building responsive web interfaces (e.g., Angular), deploying applications on web application servers, and relational database modeling design.
• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts and business partners to develop robust technical solutions that drive business outcomes and deliver exemplary user experiences.

What we offer you

• 4 weeks' vacation. 
• Annual performance award up to 8%. 
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family. 
• Defined benefitpension plan. 
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources. 

What you can expect 

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at a Canadian Blood Services location 40% of the time/2 days of the week. 
• You will work Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day.  
• If you are located outside of Ottawa, you may be expected to travel to our office location in Ottawa – 2540 Lancaster Rd, quarterly for in-person team meetings, and as required.