Senior Programmer / Developer

Role : Senior Programmer / Developer (four positions)

Responsibilities

Designing and developing Web Applications using the Microsoft .NET Framework , compiling data-driven programs, unit testing and coordinating quality assurance and user acceptance. The resource will also be required to prepare and coordinate user, system and operations documentation.

Experience

Candidates should have at least three years of experience developing Web-based, Windows-based, or distributed applications by using the Microsoft .NET Framework. Candidates should have a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 or Visual Studio 2008 and Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services development.

General & specific skills

• Experience in programming and analysis at the specified experience level
• Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design and implementation of applications
• Experience working with XML, the Microsoft .NET Framework, and Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services development.
• Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies
• Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using query languages
• Experience with one or more communications protocols
• Knowledge and experience with programming distributed and multi tiered applications

System Integration

Data Loading and Conversion

Specific Functional Knowledge or Background

§   Knowledge and experience with Object-Oriented programming, distributed and multi tiered applications

§   Knowledge and experience in Client-Server   structured environment

§   Experience with middleware and gateways

§   Experience with and knowledge of the processes and procedures of large Municipal / Law Enforcement Departments would be an asset

§   Project Management skills and experience are highly desirable

Description of the work required and deliverables

Transfer of Knowledge

Document any changes to programs, scripts, operating instructions, methodology and architecture.

Work day is 7 hours, Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays; working hours are 08 : 30 to 16 : 30 with one hour unpaid lunch.   In case of a production problem there may be an occasional need for overtime or work outside of regularly scheduled hours.

Term of Engagement

This engagement is estimated to begin Jan 3, 2011 for a period of approximately 12 months.