Developer, Java and Web Services

• 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: Level 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External
• Deadline to apply: 08/31/2022

Canadian Pacific is a transcontinental railway in Canada and the United States with direct links to major ports on the west and east coasts. CP provides North American customers a competitive rail service with access to key markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see the rail advantages of CP. 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: This role will be responsible for working with Solution Architects, Business Analysts, and other members of the business to develop and support Java based solutions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• University Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Science or equivalent practical experience;
• 5+ years of practical experience in with using a wide variety of programming languages;
• Required: Strong Knowledge of REACT framework. Proficient in one or more of programing languages Java, JSON, REST web API, Windows Services, HTML 5, CSS, and C#
• Knowledge in advanced multi-threading, asynchronous communication programming;
• 3+ years’ experience of supporting 24 x 7 applications including diagnosing, isolating and debugging software problems;
• Experienced in Agile / Scrum methodologies and familiar with using JIRA
• Proven expertise in root cause analysis and problem solving
• Experience with providing on-call support to customers, this role requires participation in a 24 X 7 on-call support rotation
• Experience with supporting complex, integrated systems
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and independently
• Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle
• Knowledge of Testing Strategies
• Knowledge of programing best practices
• Good interpersonal skills
• Team player, skilled at working in a highly collaborative manner;
• Proven strong communication skills - both written and oral - with technical and non-technical staff and with management
• Proven strong communication skills - both written and oral - with technical and non-technical staff and with management;
• Expertise in facilitation, negotiation, gaining consensus and managing conflict of diverse stakeholder groups;
• Understand and manage change in working environment;
• Appreciation and understanding of how to deal with different cultural values and sensitivities and how to work in a virtual work environment;
• Comprehension of Enterprise Application Integration principles and practices;
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Work effectively in ambiguous or stressful situations;
• Develop relationships with business partners internally and externally to foster a consistent and outstanding business partner experience;

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for the delivery of business or system solutions within a System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodology
• Responsible for support of business or system solutions in compliance with determined Service Level Agreements (SLA)
• Analyze, implement, maintain and document system software
• Diagnose, isolate and debug software problems and perform problem resolutions
• Review, analyze and modify programming systems, including encoding, testing, debugging and installing for a large-scale system
• Support implementation of application programs; fix bugs when they occur
• Participate in post-implementation reviews of both application development content and process to maximize and share learning
• Lead the analysis of organizational needs for the development and implementation of applications
• Ensure that systems are developed which meet the business needs and specifications
• Ensure the operating efficiency of existing application systems
• Maintain records for the documentation of systems development and revisions
• Ensure adherence to best practices for enhancements and support; ensure adoption and adherence to defined support processes (e.g. incident management, change management, source code management, etc.);
• Design and code applications programs as needed; create test transactions and run unit and system integration tests.

Asset to have:

• Fundamental knowledge of railway operations and processes;
• Experience with Microsoft 365 with power apps and power automate
• Working experience with Enterprise Content Management tools such as SharePoint and OpenText Content Server, OpenText Media Management, OpenText extended ECM

WHAT CP HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Performance Incentive Program
• Annual Fitness Subsidy
• Hybrid work model

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: As an employer with national 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 CP. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.