Intermediate Programmer - $80K (Downtown Toronto)

Position: Intermediate Programmer

Email: zqip1119.Arrow@hiredesk.net
Reporting To: Application Development Manager
Company: Financial
Salary: $80K
Incentives: Stock Options and Benefits (inluding Medical and Dental)
Job type: Full Time Permanent
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am – 5:00pm
Location: Downtown Toronto

Responsibilities:

• Develop solutions using the appropriate language (VB 6.0. C#, ASP.NET, SOAP/Web Services, Crystal Reports, SQL Server 2000/2005/2008, WCF, WF, EF, Enterprise Library).
• Reporting to the Application Development Manager, the Intermediate Programmer/Analyst contributes to the completion of project deliverables and is accountable for the analysis, design, development, quality assurance, implementation, and support of web, web service and desktop applications.
• Analyze business requirements for the company and design the best possible solution based on technology, infrastructure and timelines provided.
• Work closely with the Application Development Manager and Business Analysts and end users to ensure code quality, accuracy and correct business solutions have been developed.
• Participates in the multiple stages of project development adhering to the SDLC/CMMI methodologies.
• Develop unit test cases/criteria to verify all functionality adheres to specifications.
• Provide post-implementation support.
• SQL server database maintenance including but not limited to schema changes, adding replication agents and monitoring performance.
• Complete project deliverables within timelines specified and budget restraints as per business requirements.
• Assist in IT development related Help Desk tickets issued by the end user(s).

Qualifications:
Education / Experience / Skills:

• Post secondary education in Computer Science or Information Technology required
• MCPD – Enterprise Application Developer Designation (minimum 3 of 6 exams passed)
• 3+ Years of programming experience
• .NET 3.5/4.0 development in C#, ASP.NET, Web Services, WCF, WF, EF and Enterprise Library
• SQL Server 2005/2008 experience
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to adapt and learn new technologies quickly
• Ability to work both in a team environment and independently with minimal guidance
• Ability to interact with Business Analysts, QA’s and the end user
• Financial experience
• Design pattern knowledge/experience
• Microsoft Windows Presentation Framework experience
• XAML experience

If you qualify for this position, please email your resume to zqip1119.Arrow@hiredesk.net