Advanced Software Engineer

The Advanced Software Engineer is responsible for the delivery and improvement of in-house software applications (primarily Oracle Forms & Reports and PL/SQL), including integration with primarily Oracle database platforms. Performs coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the software development life cycle.

• Codes, tests, and documents new systems or enhancements to existing systems and prepares the appropriate documentation.
• Applies the principles of software engineering to the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of computer software.
• Executes full software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Develops flowcharts, layouts, and documentation to identify requirements and solutions.
• Writes well-designed, testable code.
• Provides implementation and post-implementation support of business software solutions by programming and/or configuring enhancements to new or packaged-based systems and applications.
• Produces specifications and determines operational feasibility.
• Integrates software components into a fully functional software system.
• Develops software verification plans and quality assurance procedures.
• Tests data and performs system testing.
• Performs quality assurance on applicable functionality.
• Documents and maintains software functionality.
• Troubleshoots, debugs, and upgrades existing systems.
• Collects and documents user feedback.
• Assists with training of users in operating procedures for application.
• Complies with project plans and industry standards.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline OR equivalent combination of education and experience (below)
• 4-7 years of related experience
• Laboratory Experience: 1 - 2 years of related experience preferred
• Understanding of software engineering principles, frameworks, and technologies
• 1+ years of experience with web technologies (including HTML, JavaScript, CSS)
• 3+ years of experience with design, maintenance, and
• development with SQL / relational databases
• 3+ years of experience building client-server applications, web applications, back-end services, and/or APIs
• Expertise in at least one compiled language (Java, C, C#, etc.)
• Expertise in at least one interpreted language (JavaScript, Python,
• PowerShell, etc.)
• Understanding of software engineering principles, frameworks, and technologies
• Prior experience directly gathering and analyzing end user requirements
• Predictive analytics experience preferred
• Experience creating automated scripts and software (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• IT Architect Certification, or The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), or Certified Technical Architect (CTA), or Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD), or Certified Application Developer, or Oracle Application Express Developer Certified Expert (Oracle APEX), or Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), and/or Project Management professional (PMP) certification – Preferred

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Software development, specifically using one or more of the following if joining the Microsoft-centric squad: .NET, C#, ASP.NET, Xamarin, Angular, WPF, WinForms, Entity Framework, Relation DB, Transaction processing
• Software development, specifically using one or more of the following if joining the Oracle-centric squad: Oracle Forms & Reports (v11 or higher), Oracle Database (v11g or higher, includes stored procedures, triggers, and other db objects), PL/SQL, Linux, Shell scripting, Transaction processing
• Software development in a team environment using MS Azure DevOps
• Internal/external client support
• Troubleshoot problems and solving bugs
• Software design patterns
• Data encapsulation
• Object Oriented Design
• Functional programming
• Unit Testing
• Data structures
• Linux/Unix and/or Windows operating systems
• Interconnect hardware and software (e.g. PLC’s, using actuators and scales)
• Python
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and as individual contributor
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Highly focused attention to detail
• Maintenance of legacy systems
• Oracle-centric squad: Oracle APEX
• Oracle-centric squad: LIMS development, preferably Seedpak LIMS
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule
• Longer hours, evenings and/or weekend work will be necessary frequently as job duties demand

Travel

• Occasional travel required (10-15%)

Some benefit highlights:

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid time off
• RRSP Program Eligibility
• Salary - $80,000-$90,000/year CAD

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada

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