Intermediate Software Developer

​Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Under limited guidance the Software Developer will be responsible for analyzing, developing, testing, implementing and documenting software solutions/applications that will contribute to CPKC's ability to achieve it's organizational goals.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Executes ITIL procedures in the area of Problem Management; Change Management and Incident Management with minimal supervision
• Utilize their technology background to help meet departmental service level objectives while demonstrating proficiency in providing user support by responding to customer calls and correspondence to ensure customers are well satisfied
• Use established analytical skills, assists in troubleshooting and examining systems to identify technical issues and guide to root cause
• Demonstrate ability to document results of analysis completed using various methods, for example; flowchart; business process designs; system documentation and technical specifications
• Develop, test, document and deliver requested functionality or changes/enhancements to new or existing applications as per agreed upon business requirements and specifications
• Demonstrates established analysis and critical thinking skills in isolating and debugging software problems, able to analyze impacts of change or impact within their given area of expertise
• Improves current operating systems by studying practices, procedures, and problems; identifying problems, designing modifications and improvements
• Learn how to incorporate operational efficiency and safety to software solutions and business applications
• Participate in 24*7 rotational on call support

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of experience working on Red Hat Linux OS
• 3+ years  of experience with one or more programming languages/technologies such as Java, Python, .NET, C, C++, C#, Ruby, Bash Scripts
• 1 + years of experience collaborating with peers, superiors and members of cross functional teams
• Knowledge of messaging/message oriented middleware system,one or more version control system like Git is an asset
• Knowledge of Elastic Search Platform and/or one or more relational and no SQL databases and query languages is an asset

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Part-time Studies Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:       

• Criminal history check
• Reference check

Management Conductor Program:

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).  

Req ID: 103682

Department: Information Services

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Type: Non-Union

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Country: Canada

% of Travel: 0-10%

# of Positions: 1

Job Grade: 5

Job Available to: Internal & External

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