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Software Developer Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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A software developer often creates, builds, and maintains applications and systems across various industries, such as technology, finance, healthcare, and gaming. A software developer job description typically includes writing and testing code, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with teams to develop efficient, scalable software solutions.

Software developer duties and responsibilities

Software developers have many duties and responsibilities, such as:

  • designing, coding, and evaluating software applications to meet user and business requirements
  • debugging and troubleshooting software issues to ensure smooth functionality and performance
  • collaborating with designers, PMs (project managers), and other developers to build and improve applications
  • maintaining and optimizing code for efficiency, scalability and security
  • integrating third-party APIs, libraries, and frameworks to enhance software capabilities
  • writing and maintaining technical documentation for future reference and team collaboration
  • remaining current with best practices and emerging technologies to improve development processes
  • participating in code analysis to ensure quality standards and knowledge sharing within the team

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Software Developer Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Role: Embedded Software Developer

Location: 100% Remote

Fulltime with Direct Client
Client: BLiNQ Networks

As a key member of the BLiNQ Design Team, you will work towards delivering cost-effective and leading-edge wireless product solutions. You will be part of the Software Development team. You will interface with hardware and RF engineers as well as integration and product verification engineers, in order to produce cost effective and highly functional products.

This position requires strong problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and strong inter-disciplinary teamwork skills. You must demonstrate the ability to work efficiently on multiple product development platforms and with tight project schedules. If you like to work in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn and develop new skills which you won’t find anywhere else.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Participate in the design and software development cycle of BLiNQ’s Fixed Wireless Access Products
  • Design and develop wireless L1/L2/L3 stack modules for LTE based FWA product
  • Define and implement management and control plane applications
  • Responsible for design specifications, embedded programming, and system integration
  • Carry out embedded software development using C, C++ and some inline assembler on ARM or MIPS based multicore SoC
    Requirements:

  • 5+ years working with embedded software
  • Excellent C, C++, assembler programing skills
  • Experience with real time SW implementation, including RTOS (VxWorks, Linux)
  • Strong knowledge on wireless and wired L1/L2 communication protocols
  • Network stack/application development experience, especially Ethernet and TCP/IP
  • Degree in Computer Engineering or related discipline.

    ssundaram at anadata dot com

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: From $115,000.00 per year

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

    Ability to ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

    • Example 2

    We are a Canadian cannabis point-of-sale (POS) with the vision of building the most reliable, scalable and secure omni-channel retail experience in the world. We have a rapidly growing team that's distributed across Canada, working remotely to support 700+ retail stores process almost 1 billion dollars a year.

    [website]

    Why do you want to work here?

    At Blaze Canada, you'd be joining a team of passionate developers in building cannabis POS software. We like to let people focus on what they like and are good at, without restricting anyone from branching out if they want to try new things. As a small company, every developer has the chance to touch every part of our stack from the database level to our mobile apps. Building fast, reliable solutions to challenging problems is part of our every day life. We love learning new things, hearing new ideas and using those to write the best code we can.

    Blaze Canada is a remote first company, live and work in any timezone +/- 3hrs from Pacific time zone.

    [website]

    Why do you want to work here?

    - We're passionate about our work and we have fun every day
    - We care about you and where you want to take your career; pick your project and things you want to do, we'll do our best to make it happen
    - Have an idea? Know a better way of doing things? Tell us about it, let's make it happen
    - You like to work on hard problems and be challenged on a daily basis
    - Our goal is to put the right people in the right place and let them focus on doing what they do best. It's simple we get the best out of you and you get the best out of us.

    Types of projects?

    - Multi-platform development with React (Android, iOS, Web)
    - Micro-services, serverless, event based architecture
    - API first
    - Problems of Scale: We tripled last year, we plan to do the same this year or better.
    - High throughput APIs
    - Building new services, expanding our APIs, and coding new features

    Who you are

    - Developer, coder, builder.
    - Knowledge of Node and Typescript
    - Understanding of REST APIs
    - Event Driven and Serverless Architecture is more than a concept to you
    - Knowledge of both NoSql and RDBMS
    - You not only advocate for good quality code and best practices but lead by example
    - Team player and not afraid to speak up.
    - There's no room for code ego when you're looking at personal growth. Best idea wins with a team

    How we work?

    - "The process serves the work"
    - Improving the team through mentorship, proposing improvements, and sharing knowledge
    - If there are better ways of doing something, let's do it.

    Job details?

    - React, ReactNative, Node, Express, TypeScript, Docker, MySQL
    - App development (iOS and Android), REST API, Serverless functions
    - ECS, ECR, RDS, Lambda, EventBridge, SQS, etc.
    - GitHub, New Relic, TravisCI, AWS CLI, AWS CDK

    Process:

    - Agile, Sprints, Retros, Design Sessions, Pull Requests, Paired Programming, Lunch'n Learns
    - Slack, GSuite, Google Meet
    - JIRA, Planhat, Intercom, Notion
    - Google Analytics, Sentry

    Benefits:

    - Vacation & paid time off
    - Comprehensive Benefits
    - Flex Benefit Allowance

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: per year

    Example 3

    Company description

    Boom12 Communications is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from marginalized communities to self-identify. We acknowledge that some applicants may not have had access to opportunities to build experience and access formal training. We also acknowledge that lived experience can be as valuable as formal training.

    Job description

    Our team is growing, we’re hiring a web application developer, electronic commerce (e-commerce) to assist in the development of custom web-based solutions and products for our clients.

    The ideal candidate will have experience with CSS, HTML, Javascript, and PHP for WordPress paired with a passion for tackling complex problems with innovative solutions. Android or iOS development experience would be an asset. Familiarity with WooCommerce, Java, REST, and other WordPress-aligned languages and protocols would be an asset.

    Responsibilities:
  • A commitment to punctuality, reliability, and good communication
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and exceed expectations
  • Keen attention to detail and love of good grammar/syntax ;)
  • Adaptable and able to keep up in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • A love of good code and good design
  • Provide exceptional service by proactively offering solutions, asking questions, and engaging with challenges

    Duties:
  • Collect, document, and analyze client's business needs and problems, solve their e-commerce and software technology
  • Perform research and analysis
  • Design, develop, test and deploy web-based software
  • Assist in upgrading, updating, maintaining, and optimizing applications
  • Evaluate and report on performance and reliability

    Essential Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Computer Science or a Diploma in a related field combined with experience
  • Relevant work experience in web application development and WordPress development
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Superior organization skills for detailed, timely and accurate project coordination
  • Experience in PHP, CSS, HTML, and Javascript. Familiarity with C++, C#, Java, Python considered an asset
  • Familiarity with industry-standard programming applications
  • Experience with Github and related tools
  • Good problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure

    As a member of the team, you can expect:
  • Competitive wages
  • A workplace that supports you and helps you be your best
  • 12 paid holidays/days of observance a year, paid sick days
  • Flexible work conditions, group benefits
  • Two weeks paid vacation in your first year
  • Minimum annual raise based on CPI

    For all applicants:
    Submit your application by email
    Subject line: Web application developer, electronic commerce (e-commerce)
    Attach, in PDF format, both a cover letter and a resume
    The body of the email can be blank.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

    Schedule:
  • Day Location: In person

    • Example 4

    Position Summary

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering services and is a subsidiary of the Allegis Group, North America’s largest privately-held human capital solutions company.

    Actalent is continuing to build a software division and strengthen its engineering capabilities in Montreal. We operate out of a new engineering facility in Ville Saint-Laurent and have a very collaborative and cohesive work environment. The reason for this opening is that Actalent is investing in making several long-term hires to build a critical mass on its software team. Actalent‘s hiring package for full-time positions includes a comprehensive medical benefits package, training and development program, individual certification and training budget, personal and sick days, etc.

    A large part of the upcoming projects at Actalent will involve a Web User Interface (UI) design and development, and we are very interested in a versatile developer who can support complex projects of varying technologies going forward in their career with Actalent. They will be working both autonomously and amongst Actalent and its clients’ teams and will have several opportunities for promotion and growth in a rapidly expanding company. The developer will be responsible for the full software development lifecycle on complex projects (design, development, testing, etc.) related to the development of a user interface running on an embedded platforms and used in industrial and heavy machinery products. In this role, they will also have the opportunity to impact projects as a feature owner.

    This position is remote, and ideally the person would want to visit our office from time to time in Montreal but this is not a requirement.

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

    1. Responsible for full life-cycle development (obtain the requirements by consulting the Product Owners, design, development, testing)

    2. Ability to work remotely, expected to produce independently

    3. Work with the Group Manager to deliver on complex projects for our clients

    4. Interface with client when required

    5. Participate in daily and weekly stand up and scrum meetings and provide status updates

    Education and Experience Requirements

    1. The candidate must have a strong background in software development OR a degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science

    2. Web user interface development experience (4+ years)

    3. Very good knowledge of JavaScript (or TypeScript), HTML5 and Angular

    4. Knowledge of unit and integration level testing, preferably using Cypress

    5. Knowledge of networking and docker (an asset)

    6. Understanding of Agile methodology and familiarity with Azure DevOps (an asset)

    Actalent thanks all applicants; only selected qualified candidates will be contacted.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: $75,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care
  • Work from home
    Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

    Experience:
  • Angular: 3 years (preferred)
  • JavaScript: 3 years (preferred)
  • full cycle software development: 3 years End development: 4 years (preferred)

    • Example 5

    ImageX has an immediate opportunity for a talented Senior Software Developer (DevOps) to join our team. At ImageX, you’ll work on exciting and challenging projects in a hybrid Agile environment where innovation and learning are prized and everyone’s voice is heard. Your colleagues are passionate about web design and development and advocates of open-source and delivering excellence.
    This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive compensation package; including group benefits, performance bonuses, an education fund, and plenty of opportunities to grow with an industry-leading web development agency that values people and work/life balance. While we do still have a physical office located in beautiful Vancouver, BC we believe that adapting to the growing demand for flexibility in how and where we work should be paramount. As such, we are a distributed workforce that works predominantly remote, and embrace opportunities throughout the year for co-working days and retreats. Things are good at ImageX. We were recently voted one of the best places to work in Canada and featured on the Globe and Mail’s top 500 growing companies for 2020 and 2021 as well as multiple awards pertaining to our magnificent culture! We have a roster of happy clients and team satisfaction is high. Many of our clients have been with us for up to ten years. But, we want to keep growing. Growth is not just for its own sake, but so we can serve our clients better and give our team interesting problems to solve.

    About the Position:We’re looking for a web coding whiz with experience developing, deploying, and managing applications built in Drupal, PHP, HTML 5, CSS 3, MySQL, NoSQL, JQuery & Javascript, and potentially technologies such as Symfony, Angular, Node & Vue. The ideal candidate is an individual who loves to solve problems, has a passion to learn, and enjoys exploring new technologies to stay ahead of the curve with continued learning and growth is of the utmost importance. Advanced communication skills paired with a positive attitude and team orientation are a must.

    You Need:

  • Minimum of 1-3 years of Drupal programming and configuration experience;
  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent;
  • Minimum of 3 years of DevOps experience;
  • Proficiency in CI/CD, DevSecOps, and system administration processes and tools;
  • Proficiency in Drupal site engineering and cloud providers (Acquia, Pantheon, PlatformSH, etc.);
  • Substantial experience integrating open source and third-party applications into existing systems;
  • Proficiency in Linux administration, Apache configuration, MySQL database design, and PHP web development;
  • Intermediate proficiency in hand-coded W3C compliant HTML & CSS;
  • Thorough understanding and proven implementation of W3C Web Standards;
  • Strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and team orientation;
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to write BA documents, proposal requirements, and technical requirements;
  • Possess Solution-oriented consulting skills and/or an interest in further developing them;
  • Intellectual curiosity and an interest in learning new technologies and practices;
  • Excellent time management and prioritization skills;
  • Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment, deadlines, and new challenges.

    Nice to Have:
  • Minimum 2-3 years of web industry related experience;
  • Integrations technology experience with business applications, including SalesForce or other CRMs, Marketo or other marketing automation tools, NetSuite or other PLP systems, corporate middleware, legacy mainframe systems, etc;
  • Security experience, including security architecture and authentication techniques such as SSO;
  • Business Analyst experience and the ability to take business requirements and translate them to web requirements;
  • Solid understanding of a content-informed, User Experience (UX) and visual design approach;
  • Ability to provide technical thought leadership through writing blog posts, articles, and white papers, or to present webinars or speak publicly at conferences and events;
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (post-Covid).

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: $63,334.00-$100,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Wellness program
  • Work from home
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour 1 year (required)

    • Example 6

    At Kinaxis, who we are is grounded in our common belief that people matter. Each one of us plays an important part in accomplishing our work, building our culture and making a global impact.
    Every day, we're empowered to work together to help our customers make fast, confident planning decisions. This is how we create a better planet – for each other, for our customers and for generations to come. Our cloud-based platform RapidResponse ensures that the products we need – everything from medicine and cars, to day-to-day items like toothpaste – make it to market and into our hands when we need them with minimal ecological footprint.
    We make the world better, and you can too.

    Software Developer, Front-End Technologies (C#)
    Job location: (Remote) our office is in Toronto (or) Ottawa, Canada BUT you can be anywhere in Canada
    What you will do

  • Help transform RapidResponse into an extensible application platform by building APIs and scripting interfaces
  • Work with latest technologies to extend our SOA solution
  • Follow the best practices in software development - writing readable, loosely coupled code including unit and integration tests
  • Collaborate with product managers, architects, and the rest of the team in open-minded agile environment

    What we are looking for
    You have a ton of deep technical exposure on a variety of projects. While you have an appreciation for the front-end user facing technology, your passion lies with building the bedrock on which the rest of the solution lies. You appreciate that people other than yourself will need to maintain the code you produce so you strive for elegance and simplicity in every line of code you write. You love the "thorny" problems and dig into them with passion and persistence, while always keeping top of mind maintainability, scalability and extensibility. You are transparent in the work you do and encourage discussion and welcome different points of view so that ultimately the best design is implemented.
    Required Skills:

  • Post-secondary education where software design is a core competency of the program. e.g. Computer Science or equivalent
  • Experience developing complex, enterprise grade web applications
  • Experience with [website] MVC & Java
  • Knowledge of Cloud Platform like Azure, AWS
  • Strong analytical, teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Solid understanding of design patterns and object-oriented programming
  • Knowledge of GIT
  • Experience in designing and implementing clean, scalable APIs

    Highly Desired Skills and Knowledge:

  • Experience with full stack development
  • Experience with RESTful web services
  • React JS, ES6, CSS3
  • Experience with CI tools such as Jenkins

    If you want to be a part of a team that challenges you, moves fast, improves constantly, and makes a difference, let's talk.
    What we have to offer

  • Challenging Work -We love solving highly complex problems. And as the global leaders in our industry, we never stop innovating—our work is never "done. That's because across our teams and in all roles, every employee is empowered to bring their best ideas forward and to jump in and solve the problems they're passionate about.
  • Great People -We take our work seriously, but we don't take ourselves too seriously! It's in our DNA to celebrate, laugh, and have fun. We are stronger, together, when we are open, honest, and above all, real. Every person is valued here and plays an important role in our shared success.
  • Global Impact - As a global team spanning continents, boundaries, and cultures, every day we are inspired by the impact our work has on our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world at large.
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Diversity, equity and inclusion are more than words to us. They are the guiding principles for building a culture where we celebrate each others' differences, continuously strive for equality and recognize that inclusion makes us stronger as individuals, a company and a global citizen.

    For more information, visit the Kinaxis web site at [website] or the company's blog at [website]
    Kinaxis strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply to our welcoming community. We strive to make our website and application process accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at [website] This contact information is for accessibility requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of Type: Full-time

    • Example 7

    DeepSight is an up and coming Montreal-based company. We are developing a unique solution that leverages augmented reality and it requires great creativity and work ethic. We are looking for a passionate person that will help us build our growing technology. Within the software development team, this person will take ownership of the features she/he develops and work closely with the engineering team to test, review and deploy her/his code on the main platform. The ideal candidate will have an expertise in C++ coding. She or he will be instrumental in helping shape the present and future of our desktop, tablet, phone, and headset-based applications.

    At DeepSight, the C++ Software Developer will:
  • Collaborate with application and integration developers to solve complex technological problems and develop outstanding augmented reality applications.

  • Participate in the development of embedded software and APIs targeting multiple platforms for interfacing with image acquisition, processing hardware and onboard systems.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and other technical issues.

  • Recommend and introduce new optimization initiatives and feature improvements

  • Participate in sprint reviews, continuous software training activities (weekly quizzes, brainstorms, etc.) and much more

  • Generate developments of testing, debugging and support tools.

    Don’t hesitate to apply if you have:
  • Post secondary education in computer science/software engineering

  • 1-5 years of relevant experience in a similar role

  • A very good knowledge of C++ and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

  • Basic understanding of following technologies: ARKit, ARCore, WebAssembly

  • Experience with computer graphics libraries: OpenGL/WebGL

  • An ease of using the GitLab suite of tools

  • A burning desire to learn new technologies

  • Unparalleled autonomy, perseverance and versatility in problem solving

  • A self-drive to work with a team and have excellent communication skills

  • Experience with Mobile Development (iOS/Android/Web) **Nice to have

  • Knowledge of high-performance computing such as parallel computing, algorithm optimization, etc. **Nice to have

  • Experience with programming for 3D engine *Nice to have

    Benefits:
  • Be part of a young and dynamic team that is disrupting the industry

  • Have a flexible schedule and the possibility of remote work

  • Solid group insurances that cover dental care, physiotherapist, massotherapist, psychologist, etc.

  • Be valued by the direct impact of your work

  • Participate in various group activities such as: ski outings, rock climbing, karting, NHL hockey games, etc.

  • Constant training and development of highly professional skills

  • Happy Hours every week, including beers on tap from Quebec microbreweries

    About Deepsight

    DeepSight develops an augmented reality software suite that enables industrial companies to solve labour shortage issues. Our solution allows our customers to create and visualise 3D work instructions in AR. Our mission is to equip workers in a way that enables them to perform first time tasks faster, safely and without error.

  • DeepSight is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.

    We strongly encourage you to include a link to your portfolio or relevant projects in your application.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $60,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Discounted or free food
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flextime
  • Paid time off
  • Stock options
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • No weekends

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Montréal, QC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

    Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

    Experience:
  • C++: 2 years (required)
  • Mixed Reality: 2 years (required)

    • Example 8

    Job Description

    About Alphashine

    Alphashine is an automotive technology start-up that specializes in providing subscription-based detailing services. With a mission to reinvent the automotive service industry, Alphashine is pushing the limits of what is possible. Founded in 2019, Alphashine has expanded across multiple locations in Toronto and continues to expand across North America. Alphashine’s goal is to reshape the industry through customer-centricity, modernization, and inclusivity.
    Furthermore, the company aims to be at the forefront of innovation for the industry, leveraging the usage of technological advancements.
    Alongside providing excellent services to our clients, Alphashine is partnered with other brands that are also looking to innovate and become the best in their respective industries. Currently, the brand is partnered with dealerships, such as Maserati and Porsche, as well as other innovative companies such as RedBull.

    Our Values:

    Customer-Centricity: Curate a culture that focuses on creating a personalized customer experience that exceeds client needs and expectations.

    Accessibility and Convenience: Constantly innovate to create a seamless system that prioritizes accessibility, convenience, and ease of use for our clients.

    Diversity and Inclusion: By embracing diversity and inclusivity in our workspace, we strive to deliver ideas and services that better reflect our client base.

    Our Culture:

    Our team is driven to meet the highest standards, constantly learning how to improve our quality and efficiency. All Alphashine associates are also dedicated to our work and the clients that we serve focused on creating the best experience for our clientele. The environment has a collaborative environment where all members of the team can contribute new ideas. Every member on our team has a mindset that is always looking to change and grow, highly valuing flexibility among individuals.

    Position: Senior .NET Developer

    Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with your project team to work on tasks from the backlog that are based on the project's priorities

  • Deliver features in a timely manner without being given much detail, design, or specification

  • Understand the current sprint priorities and know when to change focus to finish the sprint on time as well as raise any flags when you suspect the project timeline might be at risk

  • Provide feedback on designs for completeness, implementation effort, and feasibility

  • Help plan out sprints by writing tasks and providing estimates

  • Review project team members' code submissions to match the needs of the project (in terms of quality, correctness, consistency, performance, etc.)

  • Identify when your project team members are stuck on a technical challenge and offer support by sharing technical knowledge

  • Foster an open, collaborative, and inclusive environment

  • Help grow the Engineering team by participating in hiring interviews and code reviews while making suggestions for process improvements

  • Identify the department’s opportunities for growth and help develop initiatives

    What We’re Looking For:

  • 2+ years of senior backend engineering experience, in a lead role is an asset

  • Proficient with Back End production applications using C# [website] core framework. Familiarity with Razor Pages and web development frameworks like Bootstrap, jQuery
  • Strong with SQL, MVC, and domain-driven design principles

  • Ability to design strong technical solutions that internal and client teams understand and want to work on

  • Ability to architect an application and understand how business tradeoffs impact technical choices, and vice versa

  • Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, while being comfortable leading presentations of work frequently

  • Adaptable and quick to embrace unexpected changes in direction

  • Appreciate design and can protect its integrity without compromising fidelity or feasibility

  • Motivated by feedback and the opportunity to improve in your role, in the work, and in how you work together as a team

  • Having an appreciation of design, while protecting its complexity without compromising fidelity

  • Ability to multitask without compromising your diligent attention to detail

  • Responds positively and can help the team adapt to changing priorities within fast-paced projects

  • Organized, self-motivated, and comfortable advocating for yourself and the tasks at hand

    Job Types: Contract (4-month)

    Salary: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

    Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
    Contract length: 4 months

    Salary: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

    Ability to ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

    • Example 9

    About the company:

    [website] is revolutionizing how trade unions in North America manage their members. Creating a strong, intelligent, and modern union.

    Our cloud-based union management software makes running a union, administering pensions, organizing jobs, scheduling training, processing dues, managing grievances, and helping members all from one place, possible.

    [website] allows unions to automate tasks, minimize paperwork, and eliminate redundancies. Streamlining day to day operations so unions can get back to what matters most, serving their members.

    [website] takes the guesswork out of decisions and lets the union deliver the service members want. Creating a space for union administrators to work in compliance with union standards while accommodating the modern member with online payments, member portals, and real time information.

    One fully integrated platform eliminates data silos and simplifies the lives of union administrators and members alike. Creating industry leaders and trade unions of the future.

    Job Description:

    We are looking to hire an experienced Software Developer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for aiding in the development and implementation of new software systems. You will be required to update existing software and work directly with the client facing teams to build new features for our clients while integrating them with our current platform. Your role will be heavily based on coding features, building your knowledge base as [website] grows and building our platform from the ground up!

    We are looking for someone who is quick to identify problems, and provide an efficient solution. Along with the ability to prioritize well, communicate clearly, have a consistent track record of delivery and excellent software development skills. Creative engineering balanced with high quality and a customer focus. Must be able to work across multiple facets of the project and juggle multiple responsibilities at the same time. Strong analytic capability and the ability to create innovative solutions on the fly. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is looking to grow their career in a fast-paced environment.

    Responsibilities:

  • Meeting with product managers to discuss software projects – product managers write a user story for a product/feature, and it is your job to bring that to life
  • Designing new software features, websites, and applications
  • Coding, testing, debugging, and analytics
  • Writing advanced programming code
  • Reviewing updated software systems
  • Creating technical documents for new software programs
  • Training staff on software use
  • Build on and improve the current web based platform developed in C# and SQL by upgrading current features and developing new features as requested.

    Requirements:

  • 7+ years of related work experience in programming
  • C#, Entity Framework with MS-SQL, experience expected
  • Additional framework experience appreciated
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities, proven ability to tackle hard problems in creative ways
  • Excellent Oral and written communication skills
  • Positive attitude with a desire to work within a team environment towards a common goal
  • Ability to estimate workload and execute on the work in the time estimated
  • Must be strongly self-motivated and be an independent worker

    [website] is a small team serving unions across North America. Our goal is to be the industry standard for union software and to create a true online ecosystem for each union we work with. From web development to integrated union management software, [website] will be the one stop shop for trade union digital transformations.

    Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care
  • Work from home
  • Flexible schedule

    Work Location:

  • Halifax, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $70,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking
  • Vision care
  • Work from home
    Flexible Language Requirement:
  • French not required
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday



    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Halifax, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

    Experience:
  • C#: 7 years (required)


    Work Location: Hybrid remote in Halifax, deadline: 2023-02-28
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    What does a software developer do?

    A software developer generally creates and maintains applications, systems, and programs that help businesses and users perform tasks efficiently. They write, test, and debug code to ensure software runs smoothly, troubleshoot technical issues, and optimize performance. Their primary responsibilities frequently include developing new features, integrating third-party tools, and collaborating with designers and project managers. They might also document their work, stay current on industry trends, and continuously improve software functionality.

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    Software developers typically require specific hard and soft skills to perform their jobs effectively, including:

    • proficiency in computer languages like Python, Java, JavaScript, and C++
    • experience with development frameworks and tools such as React, Angular, and .NET
    • strong understanding of database management using SQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
    • ability to debug and troubleshoot code efficiently to ensure optimal software performance
    • experience in version control systems such as Git for collaborative development
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    To become a software developer in Canada, candidates typically need practical experience alongside their education. Employers often prefer applicants with programming experience, which they can gain through internships, co-op programs, personal projects, or entry-level positions. This hands-on experience can help develop problem-solving skills and familiarity with various programming languages and development tools. Some employers may also value contributions to open-source projects or relevant volunteer work.

    Software developer education and training requirements

    A software developer generally requires a bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science or a related field with a significant programming component. Completing a college program in computer science or a related discipline is typically acceptable. While employers may not require specific licences, pursuing industry-recognized certifications can enhance job prospects and demonstrate expertise.

    Software developer salary expectations

    According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a software developer in Canada is $82,768 per year. Salaries may be contingent on location, experience, and company.

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    A software developer typically focuses on designing, coding, and maintaining software applications, while a network administrator often manages an organization’s infrastructure, including servers, networks, and security protocols. Developers work with programming languages and databases to build applications, whereas network administrators configure and troubleshoot hardware and network systems. Both roles require technical expertise but serve distinct functions within an IT department.

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