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Come work with us!
We are not your average law firm.
At Stewart McKelvey, we think: forward in a typically traditional field to outperform the expectations of our clients - and our employees. Our team members are the force that drives our business toward a modern, diverse and innovative future.
Our goal is to invest in talent who contribute their diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences. At Stewart McKelvey, you are welcome to bring your whole unique self to work.
In return, we offer a culture that supports flexible work arrangements, mental & physical wellness, opportunities to continue to develop professionally and collaborate with others, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.
A few things in particular that we offer to our team include:
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including work from home options
- A generous paid time-off package including vacation time, sick time and "flex days"
- Group Retirement Plan with employer contribution matching
- A top rate flexible health and dental plan
- An annual wellness allowance, for a broad range of eligible expenses, such as fitness memberships and fees, fitness equipment, general health & wellness support, personal development courses, and home office expenses
- A "Dress for your Day" policy
- Assistance for continuing education
- Social events and staff retreats
- A positive and fun work environment where we value inclusion and mutual respect
If this sounds like a work environment you'd thrive in, we may have just the right opportunity for you!
We are currently seeking an Application Developer to join our Information Technology team based in the Firm's Halifax, NS office.
Type of Position: Full-Time, Permanent
Close Date: Tuesday, February 13th, 2024
The Opportunity:
An integral member of the Firm's IT Team, our Application Developers build and work on enterprise level software systems with an emphasis on the Microsoft .NET developmental platforms and Microsoft SQL Server. The Application Developer is involved in all stages throughout the development process- from design to development to testing, as well as deployment and support.
In particular, the successful candidate will design, develop, test and maintain web and desktop-based business applications in accordance with established standards and security protocols; assist with the collection & documentation of user requirements, project scoping and estimates; and prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of tools and inhouse applications.
The successful candidate will also participate in peer reviews for solution designs and associated code, work with team members in the migration of legacy applications to modern technologies, and package and support deployment in both testing and live environments.
Furthermore, the Application Developer will develop, refine & tune integrations between applications, analyze & resolve technical and application problems, and ensure solutions are always delivered on time and within budget - all while adhering to high-quality development principles, and various Firm policies & procedures.
If you are a self-motivated Application Developer with strong organizational, analytical and time management skills, along with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming concepts and relational database designs & querying concepts, we want to hear from you! The successful candidate will have two years of experience in a development or designer role with exposure to Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft .NET using C#. Post-secondary education in computer science, as well as exposure to various solutions (including but not limited to SharePoint 2019, Microsoft Power Platform, ASP, HTML5, CSS and JavaScript including jQuery), would be an asset.
Our Focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
We believe that diversity, equity & inclusion not only enhances the delivery of legal services to our clients, but also contributes to a better workplace for our team through the respected and valued input of diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences.
It is our mission to promote diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the Firm, to support the diversity initiatives of our clients, and to encourage greater inclusion in our communities through sponsorship and support.
During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an interview and who require an accommodation are encouraged to speak with a member of the recruitment team and discuss what we can do to better support them during this process.
Interested Candidates:
For security purposes, applicants are asked to submit their resume, cover letter and any other accompanying application documents in PDF format.
Interested candidates can apply through this job posting.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon a satisfactory background check.
