Senior Applications Developer

WHO WE ARE

The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) supports the Canadian Armed Forces members and their families wherever they are in the world through the provision of fitness, recreation and leisure activities, family and charitable support, retail as well as personal financial services. We offer our employees the opportunity to work with a purpose every day in an inclusive, healthy, respectful and rewarding work environment.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Application Developer, you manage the design, development and implementation of applications, such as internal applications and off-the-shelf applications. You review and evaluate business solutions in consideration of corporate strategy and business objectives.

The Senior Application Developer advise management and colleagues on industry trends and standards in the areas of software procurement, development, implementation and maintenance. Remain current with new technology and recommend changes to the user environment. You will also provide technical expertise, information, advice and guidance to the developers.

This is an expert role, working with a team, where you will exercise your knowledge and skills daily. If you are passionate about technology and want to be part of a team who is becoming the orchestrator of digital innovation, this is the opportunity for you.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in Software Development, Computer Programming or a related field AND several years of experience in software development, support and maintenance

Experience

• In Microsoft Azure. Including but not limited to migrating infrastructure to the cloud, developing and setting up environment in Azure (Extensive)

• In developing and implementing Azure DevOps (Extensive)
• Process automation
• In full Lifecycle Application development – end-to-end development of software applications and systems from design through development, testing, deployments and maintenance (Extensive)
• In design, development and maintenance of key front-end, back-end and middleware components in the application stack
• In implementing, configuring and using tools for source code control, development and deployment
• In managing the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• In managing the implementation of software development projects
• In server management
• In applying policies, procedures, and regulations

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

• Microsoft Azure DevOps tool set (extensive)
• Microsoft Azure cloud
• Client focus, organizational knowledge, innovation and leadership.
• Strong communication and team player skills.
• ASP.NET, .NET CORE, MVC, C#,vb, Bootstrap, razor, JavaScript
• WebAPI (REST)/XML/SOAP/IIS
• Mobile development (an asset)
• Angular and Angular Framework
• SQL Database Server

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English or French Essential, Bilingual an asset

Reading: Functional Level

Writing: Functional Level

Oral: Functional Level

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Online learning opportunities and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CFAppreciation.

OTHER INFORMATION

• This position has an assigned location and may allow flexible work options such as remote or hybrid work, but the employee must be able to report to the assigned work location at their own cost if required. Remote work may be required depending on health and safety considerations.

• The selection process will be done virtually.

• This position is a one-year term.

START DATE

06 March 2023

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. Accommodations are available to all candidates identifying a need during all or any parts of the selection process.