Job Description

As a Developer 1, you will be part of the Software Development & Operations team which maintains, modifies and upgrades purchased and customer developed software.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Enterprise Systems, you will be responsible for designing program logics, codes and test programs as part of the project team.

Responsibilities

• Develops new interfaces/systems using provided design and analysis documents in accordance with established criteria and standards.
• Builds reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Optimizes systems/interfaces for optimal performance (speed, scalability, etc.)
• Creates test plans that are in accordance with established criteria and standards.
• Maintains historical records by documenting iteration development and revisions.
• Evaluates, modifies and tests existing interfaces.
• Assists with preparing operational documentation for users and support teams.
• Prepares software utility documentation according to established departmental and divisional standards.
• Coordinates change and implementation activities in accordance with established criteria and standards.
• Creates conceptual design documents.
• Designs and documents smaller defects and work items based on analysis results and further consultation with senior team members.
• Prepares systems/interfaces and end user documentation.
• Troubleshoots production systems/interfaces.
• Attends training courses, as required.
• Provides status reporting, as required.

Qualifications

Education:

• Diploma or degree in computer science or a related IT discipline.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Knowledge of secure development techniques.
• Understand and write Object Oriented Programming, including Java, C# or VB.NET.
• Knowledge of Client scripting (AJAX and JavaScript, jQuery, Angular).
• Knowledge of SML, XSLT.
• Knowledge of SQL Server Database Programming (Stored Procedures).
• Reads and creates a process flow diagram.
• Debugs systems/interfaces.
• Manages multiple activities with a degree of risk while working within established deadlines.
• Completes technical reports.
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing, in order to convey technical information in a clear, concise and understandable manner for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships and communications with supervisors, other employees, and vendors.
• Stays up to date on emerging technologies and frameworks.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of Developer Training within 24 months.
• This position participates in rotating on-call support.
• This position requires mobile devise and internet access for on-call work performed off-site.
• The position is (occasionally) required to work non-business hours to perform an implementation or other support duties.

Employee Benefits

Health benefits

We offer a comprehensive health benefits program that includes:

• flexible health, dental and vision plans
• health spending account
• travel health coverage
• other extended health benefits such as ambulance, massage and physiotherapy

Financial security

In an effort to support financial security, we offer:

• registered pension plan
• group, dependent, and optional life insurance coverage
• sick leave to cover short-term disability
• long-term disability

Wellness

We offer programs that focus on how to better achieve a balance between work and personal commitments, as well as maintain a healthy workplace culture. This includes:

• vacation entitlement
• maternity, parental and adoptive leaves
• bereavement and family responsibility leaves
• employee and family assistance program
• mental-health programming
• onsite employee gym facility (Cityplace)
• discounted gym memberships
• wellness account

Diversity and inclusion

Manitoba Public Insurance believes that diversity and inclusion strengthens us. We consider ourselves to be a barrier-free organization where individual values, beliefs and practices are respected and appreciated for the diversity they bring to our work life.

Employee recognition

It’s important to recognize our employees for their contributions. Not only do we recognize employees as they achieve milestone years in their careers, we also have several outlets for leaders and peers to reward each other for work well done.

Professional development

We want our employees to grow, which is why we offer support in keeping their skills up to date. We offer in-house training, professional development and an educational assistance program.

Safety and health

In an effort to encourage a safe and healthy work environment, we offer various safety, health and workplace policies and programs along with technical expertise and assistance to support employee activities in safety and health.