Senior Technical Developer

Special posting considerations:

• The intention of this process is to staff up to 3 determinate positions and establish a pool of partially and fully qualified candidates.
• This position falls within a directorate that provides common services to two funding agencies: the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).
• If you are an employee of NSERC or SSHRC, please use your personal email address when applying (not your work email address). 

Who we are

At the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), we bring together the research community, as well as the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, in contributing knowledge, talent and expertise to build a better future for Canada and the world. SSHRC is seeking talented professionals passionate about Canadian research and the value it brings to society. 

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is Canada’s largest funder of science and engineering. A career at NSERC means supporting the visionaries, explorers and innovators who are searching for the scientific and technical breakthroughs that will advance knowledge, improve the lives of Canadians and transform the world for the better.

Visit our career page at SSHRC or NSERC to learn more about why you should join our agency.

What you will do 

Leads in the requirements analysis, design, development and implementation of application/system software that provides solutions in line with business requirements of the Councils. This position is primarily responsible for investigating, proposing, implementing and advancing business solutions in response to evolving business needs/advances in technology, by utilizing a combination of software development, off-the-shelf tools and processes to construct and deliver on-line tools and services that result in automating business processes and/or improving productivity.

What you need to succeed

Education

• University degree or community college diploma in computer sciences OR related field and experience in related information technology or a combination of education, training, and experience.

• Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards

Experience

• Extensive experience in the design, development, and delivery of PowerBuilder applications.
• Extensive experience in the review and use of data models and physical database structures.
• Extensive experience in identifying and analyzing user requirements, including leading requirements gathering sessions, obtaining sign-offs and providing accompanying documentation.
• Experience using PowerBuilder Foundation Classes (PFC).  
• Experience in systems project planning, including estimating resource requirements for development and implementation.
• Experience with one or more of the following would be considered an asset: 
  - implementing external APIs from PowerBuilder
  - Java
  - Javascript
  - Microsoft .NET
  - TFS/Azure DevOps
  - Web-based technologies
  - Sybase EA Server

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the system development life cycle (SDLC).
  
• Knowledge of application design, and coding standards.

Competencies

• Demonstrating technical expertise
• Ability to work within tight timelines and adapt to changing priorities
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Works well within a team environment

Equity, diversity and inclusion

• We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment to create a workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
• We welcome all candidates, and encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), veterans, persons with disabilities, Black and other racialized persons, persons of ethnic origins, diverse religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Accommodation

• Let our team know if you require accommodation or support during the recruitment process by contacting us at recruiting-recrutement@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca. 
• If you require additional information on the position, please contact us at recruiting-recrutement@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca.