Intermediate Programmer (Toronto, ON)

Position: Intermediate Programmer
Industry: Financial Services
Tenure: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Downtown Toronto
Base Salary: $65,000-$75,000/year (flexible)
Benefits: Full
Hours of Work: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm (need to be flexible)
Number of Positions: 2

Email: zqip1119.Arrow@hiredesk.net

Qualifications:

• University Degree or College Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology is required
• MCPD – Enterprise Application Developer Designation (minimum 3 of 6 exams passed)
• .NET 3.5/4.0 development in C#, ASP.NET, Web Services, WCF, WF, EF and Enterprise Library
• SQL Server 2005/2008 experience
• 3+ Years of programming experience
• Excellent experience developing both web and desktop applications
• 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

Duties:

• 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).

If you are interested in this position and feel that you are qualified, please send your resume in Microsoft word format only, to zqip1119.Arrow@hiredesk.net with the name of the position in the subject line.