• The Application Developers role is to design, execute, assess, and troubleshoot software programs and applications.
• This includes configuring, coding, developing, and documenting software specifications throughout the project life cycle.
• The Application Developer will also oversee system start-ups in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide support to other departments where required.
• The Application Developer will be accountable to establish, maintain and overhaul coding standards, including safeguarding the Intellectual Property .
• They will also be accountable to control code revisions and working in collaboration with other developers through the use of VCS.
  
• Application development involves the process, life cycle and creation of the software aimed at helping users complete a computer task or program.
• Developers work closely with computer analysts and the lead architect in using standard programming tools to develop the necessary specifications for software.
• Developers will also test, debug and improve generally faulty applications for users.
  

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with the IT group and department leads in delivering working software solutions to meet or exceed business requirements.
  
• In conjunction with the Lead IT Application Architect, oversees all application and software architecture resulting in the delivery of an efficient application platform.
  
• Driven from business requirements, architects, consistently writes, translates, implements and codes software programs and applications in an effort to meet or exceed business expectations.
  
• Runs and monitors performance tests on new and existing software for the purposes of correcting mistakes, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging.
• Administers diagnostic analysis of test results and delivers solutions to critical areas.
  
• Provides technical documentation and technical support for existing programs or software solutions.
• Maintains a library of model documents, templates, or other reusable knowledge assets.
• Creates or reviews technical design documentation to ensure the accurate development of application solutions.
  
• Provide input into the development of system testing strategies and plans.
• Validates that developed solutions align with defined business requirements.
  
• Contributes to the strategic direction of the IT Business Application ecosystem, the creation of the software application roadmap, the selection of new tools, and the overall integrity of application delivery.
• Expands knowledge of broader range of Business Application products and tools
  

Education and Experience:

• Preference given to individuals with a Bachelor\'s degree in computer science, or related field. MBA considered an asset
  
• Minimum 5+ years architecting, implementing, and delivering business applications.
  
• Prior Manufacturing, Logistics and Distribution experience considered an asset
  
• Project Management Professional Certification is considered an asset
  
• Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) is considered an asset
  
• Scrum Master Certification is considered an asset
  
• Oracle and or MS SQL Developer Certification an asset
  
• Intermediate Microsoft SQL server.
  
• Intermediate SQL language skills ( SQL, MDX, DDL, DML, DQL, DCL, XML, XSLT)
  
• Knowledge of XSLT will be considered an asset.
  
• Has delivered applications and programs using standard coding languages. (.NET, Java, AngularJS, C#, C++, PHP, node.js)
  
• Advanced use and knowledge of Version Control Systems (GitHub, Team Foundations).
  
• Advanced Microsoft Visual Studio or equivalent. (Eclipse, CodeLite)
  
• Advanced Integration Platforms. (ScribeSoft, MuleSoft, CloverETL considered over others.)
  
• Intermediate Excel/Access skills, including VBA scripting.
  
• Intermediate PowerPoint, Word, Visio skills.
  
• Oracle experience considered an asset
  
• Experienced in full software development life cycle including planning, analysis, design, implementation and improvement, following the Agile methodology.
  
• Active collaborator and listener with excellent oral, written communication skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and produce results.
  
• Organized, thoughtful and likes to make a difference by sharing knowledge with others and seeing improvements.
  
• Energetic, positive, driven and independent.