Senior Software Product Developer

Are you someone with strong technical capabilities that has a passion for ensuring that technology is used efficiently and effectively?  Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal stakeholders? Are you a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation in a team environment, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.

Your opportunity 

As a Senior Software Product Developer and part of Dillon’s IT Solutions team, you will play a pivotal role in driving project success through effective communication, technical expertise, and mentorship. Focusing on delivering high-quality solutions, your role will encompass dynamic aspects of software development, strategic planning, and effective communication while also providing valuable insights and recommendations to drive strategic decision-making and optimize business processes.

We offer a variety of hybrid and flexible work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Technical Analysis

• Manage, analyze and prioritize incoming business requests, projects, and issues to determine appropriate solution
• Assess third party software assets where appropriate
• Document and communicate the solution vision, aligning it with business goals and needs
• Review and deconstruct solution into software development work packages

Software Development

• Review and estimate individual software development work packages
• Write, review and optimize code to implement project requirements based on architectural, coding and quality standards.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure code integration and consistency across the system.
• Provide technical mentorship and support to the members of the team

Project Management

• Develop and maintain a plan for solution development and implementation
• Assume ownership of the overall implementation process, ensure that tasks are completed according to project plan, deadlines are met and project risks are identified and mitigated in a timely manner.
• Manage multiple projects and operational tasks in parallel

Learning and Development

• Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
• Contribute to the career development of supporting staff, including technical direction, coaching, and mentoring
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

• University degree or diploma in Computer Science or a related field that reflects a strong foundation in software engineering
• 6-8 years of experience in software development, marked by demonstrable progression in work complexity and technical proficiency

• Demonstrated expertise (be prepared to discuss concrete examples of your work) in SDLC/Agile methodologies, spanning analysis, design, configuration, prototyping, testing, and deployment for both cloud and on-premise applications
• Practical experience in systems integration development, testing, documentation and test automation
• Demonstrated aptitude in data analytics using tools such as Qlik, PowerBI, Excel PowerQuery, and Cognos, with a strong background in data warehouses and other data management governance and analytics solutions
• Knowledge in cloud computing services, particularly Microsoft Azure, expertise in .NET methodologies and an overall strong grasp of Microsoft technology stack
• Strong communication skills are essential in this role, encompassing clear articulation of ideas, active listening, and understanding diverse viewpoints
• Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance, encompassing industry best practices and methodologies

Dillon offers competitive salaries, health benefits, and a generous retirement savings plan. Our work week is 37.5 hours.

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

We live our core values:

• Reliability: words that result in actions build trust;
• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences

In addition, we offer:

• Employee share purchase plan
• Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all full-time regular employees
• A competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Flexible work hours 
• Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs.  We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• Learning and Development opportunities
• As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. The development of self and others is an evident and measured core behaviour within our organization
• We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities
• Focus on Innovation
• The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees
• Wellness Subsidy
• Our employees can take advantage of wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes  and dance classes

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 17 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences. 

Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business. Please connect with us if you require accommodation in the interview process. We would love to hear from you!

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