Job Title : Powerbuilder Developer
Job ID : 63897
Location : Winnipeg, Manitoba
Overview :
Our government client in Winnipeg, MB is looking for a Powerbuilder Developer resource for a 6-month contract (an initial 6-month contract with an extension option of an additional 18 months) reference 08Z27826-196. The position is preferred to be onsite in Winnipeg, MB but remote will be considered. The Developer will have a minimum of six (6) years experience developing new application solutions, upgrading existing applications, and providing continued support to existing applications. The work may include analysis and design of application architecture, application development, application support, providing quality assurance and oversight to a team of developer resources. The role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the portfolio of assigned applications for a department based on the requirements gathered, documented, and submitted by the business.
What you will be doing :
- Provides detailed estimates effort for the software development life cycle
- Assesses service requests for validity and recommends solutions
- Works with Architects to ensure appropriate solutions and technology
- Defines development requirements and assists in the integration of third party tools / applications
- Participates in quality assurance activities, such as design and code reviews
- Reviews system and integration testing functions
- Develops application code, architecture, specifications and technical interfaces
- Tests and maintains functional and non-functional system components
- Analyzes data integrity issues with proposed and existing systems, recommends and implements solutions
- Implements additions and enhancements to existing applications
- Provides application support of existing system
- Participates in problem resolution
- Documents application code and system configuration, along with software maintenance and administrative processes
- Contributes to the creation of technical and operational guides, transition and deployment documents, and change requests
What you must have :
Minimum of six (6) years of experience developing new application solutions, maintaining existing applications, and providing ongoing production supportExtensive knowledge of data processing, n-tier technology platforms, and software applications in an enterprise environmentDemonstrated understanding of systems networking, information security, relational databases, and web services design standardsExperience in the development and implementation standards, procedures and guidelines to support operational processesStrong analytical and problem solving skillsStrong interpersonal skillsExcellent listening skillsExcellent communication skills; oral, written and presentationIt is preferredthat the resource has the following qualifications or experience :
A minimum of 5 years of experience in PowerBuilder development.Strong experience with SQL development.Experience working in large enterprise environment.5+ years of experience with client-server business application development.Ability to work independently and in a team environment.Proven consulting experience as a developer.Proficiency in English, both oral and written.5+ years of experience in object oriented development or design.Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Server stored procedures.Familiarity in migrating PowerBuilder applications.Experience in PowerBuilder / MSSQL application enhancements, file transfers and creating interfaces to other systems.Familiarity with design patternsKnowledge of database design