Intermediate Software Developer jobs in Surrey, BC

Advantage DataSystems Corporation

Advantage DataSystems Corporation is looking for an Intermediate Software Developer to join our development team. ADS builds and supports the technology platforms used by Advantage Parts Solutions and Fix Auto UK, including business applications, data-driven workflows, integrations, reporting tools, and internal systems that support day-to-day operations across multiple markets.

This role is best suited to a developer who enjoys building practical, reliable software for real business users. The successful candidate will work across web, mobile, database, integration, and support-related projects using Microsoft development technologies, while also helping ADS apply AI tools and techniques to improve automation, data quality, user productivity, and decision support.

What You Will Do

As an Intermediate Software Developer, you will:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support business applications using C#, SQL, Visual Studio, and related Microsoft development tools.
• Build and maintain web and mobile application features that support operational workflows for Advantage Parts Solutions, Fix Auto UK, and other ADS-supported business needs.
• Develop, troubleshoot, and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, data integrations, and application logic.
• Work with business users, operations teams, and other developers to understand requirements and convert them into practical technical solutions.
• Support production systems by investigating issues, identifying root causes, and implementing reliable fixes.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, documentation, release planning, and continuous improvement of development practices.
• Contribute to AI-enabled features, automation opportunities, reporting improvements, and internal tools that help the business work faster and make better use of its data.
• Manage priorities across multiple projects, enhancements, and support requests.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in software development, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work closely with both technical and non-technical colleagues. We are looking for someone who can learn the business, communicate clearly, take ownership of assigned work, and deliver dependable solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Computing Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Practical experience developing applications using C# and SQL.
• Experience with Visual Studio and Microsoft development tools.
• Experience developing, testing, or supporting web applications, mobile applications, APIs, or business systems.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to teammates and business users.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality work within agreed timelines.
• Demonstrated experience applying AI tools or technologies in a software project, academic project, business application, automation, data project, or prototype.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with .NET, ASP.NET, SQL Server, REST APIs, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, or related web technologies.
• Experience with reporting, dashboards, data integrations, or workflow automation.
• Familiarity with source control, issue tracking, code review, testing, and deployment practices.
• Experience supporting production systems or working directly with end users.
• Exposure to cloud services, Azure, AI APIs, large language models, embeddings, document processing, or AI-assisted development tools.
• Interest in the automotive, collision repair, dealership, parts, insurance, or supply-chain sectors.

AI Project Requirement

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to present and discuss one or more AI-related projects during the interview process. The project may come from academic work, professional work, personal development, or a prototype.

Candidates should be prepared to explain:

• The business or user problem the project addressed.
• The design and technical approach used.
• The AI tools, APIs, models, prompts, data, or frameworks involved.
• What worked well, what challenges were encountered, and how those challenges were handled.
• The outcome, limitations, and what the candidate would improve next.
• Their own contribution to the project.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, success means delivering practical software that is reliable, maintainable, and useful to the business. A strong ADS developer learns the operational context, asks good questions, writes clear code, supports users responsibly, and looks for ways to improve systems through better data, automation, integrations, and AI-enabled tools.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is curious, dependable, detail-oriented, and business-minded. They are comfortable working in a small development environment where priorities can shift, production support matters, and the best solutions are often the ones that are simple, reliable, and easy for users to adopt.

Pay: $85,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
• Which of the following technologies have you used professionally?

C#
.NET / ASP.NET
SQL Server
REST APIs
Azure
JavaScript
HTML/CSS
Visual Studio
Source Control (Git, Azure DevOps, etc.)

• Are you currently located in the Greater Vancouver Area? If yes, which city?
• Have you completed an AI-related project (professional, academic, personal, or prototype) that you would be prepared to present and demo if shortlisted? If yes, please briefly describe the project, your role, the AI tools or technologies used, and the outcome.

Experience:

• developing software using C#: 2 years (required)
• Microsoft SQL Server and writing SQL queries, professional: 2 years (required)
• developing business applications: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burnaby, BC V5A 1W9