Senior Developer (PowerBuilder) - 12 Month Term Certain

AFSC is currently looking for a Senior PowerBuilder Developer to join its Digital Services Team to support the core business lines and corporate systems. Experience with key platforms such as Salesforce, Dell Boomi, and PowerBuilder will be considered beneficial. We are seeking a candidate that fits into AFSCs culture. A spirit of continuous, iterative improvement, eager to learn, tackle new challenges, and uphold AFSCs values.

As a Senior Developer, you will be responsible for supporting the maintenance and development of complex software applications and providing technical leadership to other developers. You will be expected to have a deep understanding of software architecture and design patterns, as well as experience working with a wide range of technologies and frameworks. Your primary focus will be on delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code that meets the needs of the business and end-users.

What will you be responsible for?

• Translating documented business requirements and design specifications into software code.
• Maintaining/evolving applications and forecasting maintenance requirements.
• Software design, writing code, testing, and debugging software applications.
• Coordinating, prioritizing, estimating, and organizing own assignments and creating detailed work plans within Azure DevOps and accurate time estimates for technical solutions.
• Participate in code quality assurance reviews and ensure that development best practices are being followed.
• Liaise with developer resources in external vendor organizations.
• Develop, design, and/or maintain application components, unit test procedures, and functional prototypes as specified in the business requirements, architecture, and functional documentation. Interpret design specifications, alternative assessments, and applicable architectures.
• Design, plan, develop and maintain software and integrations specified in the business requirements, documentation, and architecture.
• Support integration, performance, and user acceptance testing. Perform quality assurance reviews (peer reviews) on work completed by Developers. Build effective working relationships within the internal client organization, delivering high-quality professional services.
• Make recommendations regarding the development of new code or reuse of existing code.
• Contribute to reviewing existing processes, standards, and best practices and generate new ideas to assist in identifying continuous improvements.
• Provide advice, training, and support to various areas of the business as required. Develop and support installation and implementation planning.
• Understand solutions from a technical perspective and establish an awareness of the architecture, function, and a business perspective.
• Develop personal capabilities by participating in formal and informal training, maintain external professional accreditation where relevant. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, industry best practices through ongoing education.
• Build Continuous Integration and Deployment pipelines.

What are we looking for from you?

• Eagerness and enthusiasm to learn while providing solid solutions to business requirements.
• Focus on continuous improvement, to get work done effectively and efficiently.
• Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
• Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.

What else is in it for you?

• Health, dental, and vision benefits on your first day of employment
• $950 health spending account
• Corporate functions
• Winter closure
• PSPP contributions
• Generous vacation and special leave days
• Health and wellness initiatives

Qualifications:

• A college diploma in Computer Science/Computer Technology with at least 10 years of related experience. Equivalencies for education and experience will be considered.

*A preferred candidate has been identified for this position, but all applications will be considered.

About AFSC

For over 80 years Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) has provided Alberta's agricultural producers and agribusinesses with loans, crop insurance and farm income disaster assistance. At AFSC, we're proud of the work we do to help build a strong, growing and diversified agriculture and agri-food industry in Alberta.Many AFSC team members are also producers and know first-hand the challenges and rewards Alberta producers face.

https://afsc.ca/about-afsc/