Job Description

Position  

At CareRx, we are shaping the future of senior care through pharmacy services that make a real difference. As Canada’s trusted leader in specialty pharmacy services for long-term care, retirement and congregate living communities, we are committed to enhancing the health of Canadians with unique and complex medication needs. Our goal is to improve clinical outcomes and provide personalized care every step of the way. 

Reporting to the Software Development Manager, the Senior Software Developer is responsible for application analysis and key strategic development activities, with a strong focus on client-side development. This role involves developing applications from change requests and bug fixes by tracking activities and progress in DevOps.

Why you should join CareRx 

Collaborative Team Work with colleagues who share a passion for shaping the future of senior care. 

Make a Real Impact Feel fulfilled knowing your work directly benefits others within the communities we serve. 

Flexible Benefits For eligible roles, enjoy flexible medical and dental coverage that fits your needs. 

Defined Work Schedule Offers a healthy work-life balance with predictable hours. 

Focus on Care Work in an environment where your clinical expertise takes priority — without the demands of retail pharmacy. 

Supportive Culture Be part of a respectful, inclusive workplace where collaboration, connection and shared purpose drive everything we do. 

Stability and Growth Join a well-established Canadian company with a strong foundation for job security and opportunities to grow your career. 

Appreciation in Action We recognize great work through peer-nominated awards, team shout-outs and everyday moments of appreciation. 

Celebrations and Community From cultural events to team socials and holiday fun — we make time to connect, celebrate and enjoy the moments that bring us together. 

Role Accountabilities: 

Analyst:

• Assess existing applications’ codebase to estimate effort and planning throughout the SDLC.
• Analyze and support API connectivity and interoperability between applications, with a focus on front-end integration.
• Evaluate new client-side applications for fit within the application suite, supporting assessments related to security, performance, PCI, and privacy requirements.

Developer:

• Develop web-based applications and web services, with a primary emphasis on the .NET platform and client-side development in Java Script and Angular 1.4.7 with a SQL Server backend.
• Focus on front-end development using technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, jQuery and AngularJS.
• Contribute to backend integrations using REST and SOAP-based web services and the data layer using T-SQL as needed.

Application Support:

• Provide support for various in-house and customized commercial applications, performing the following duties:
• Investigate and resolve issues, including making code changes or corrections to fix programming errors.
• Develop new features and enhancements; perform proper developer unit testing of new code and code reviews.
• Participate in requirements gathering and functional design of enhancements and new feature development.
• Assist in the technical design of new features and enhancements.

Technical Competencies:

• Strong focus on client-side development, including web application technologies and GUI/client development.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, jQuery and AngularJS is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET Framework and .NET5+, and C# is required.
• A strong fundamental understanding of the platform including a very strong client-side (browser) debugging and investigation of bugs without a strong reliance on AI tools.
• MS SQL Server experience is required (an understanding of T-SQL stored procedures and functions).
• Experience with development and deployment tools and processes with a focus on best practices and quality of code.
• Familiarity with web server and proxy server configurations is an asset.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Experience with cloud technology on Azure is an asset such as Azure AD.
• Broad knowledge of Microsoft technologies (desktop and server OS, databases, configurations, etc.) is an asset.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Demonstrated trustworthiness and judgment in handling confidential and personal matters.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and evaluate problems and situations, escalate issues as needed, and provide solutions.
• Broad knowledge of IT technology, with the ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• A desire to contribute to the growth and success of the organization.
• A passion for learning about the business and using technical skills to improve business outcomes.
• Commitment to continuous learning and interest in new technologies.

Compensation Range: $88,000 to $121,000. Actual pay rate will be based on the individual candidate’s credentials and experience.

Location: This is a Hybrid position. Currently the team reports to head office (320 Bay Street) every Tuesday. The remainder of work is remote.

Work Shifts: This is a Full Time position. The hours for this role are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Opportunity: This is a current existing position.

AI Disclosure: CareRx does not use AI to screen candidates 

Application Process 

CareRx is committed to employment equity and a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants of all abilities and will provide accommodations upon request throughout the selection process. 

All applicants must successfully pass satisfactory background screening which can include depending on role, Criminal Record Check, Credit Check, Driver’s Abstract, Education Verification, Current Professional Registration and Referencing. Background screening will be completed after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.