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We’re more than Canada’s largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer—we’re part of communities across the nation.

Code Solutions That Power Real Business Outcomes

As a Programmer Analyst – Level 1, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of enterprise applications that power key business operations. You’ll collaborate in a project and support environment with IT team members and business partners to translate business requirements into effective system solutions. Led by the Manager, IT Business Solutions, this opportunity suits a curious problem-solver with a passion for coding, troubleshooting, and building real-world applications.

Ready to make an impact in a new role? Here’s how:

• Coding modules that are easy to medium complexity.
• Proficiency in at least one development language.
• Creating and executing unit tests cases along with capturing/presenting results.
• Investigating, resolving issues/defects found during development, testing, or production.
• Coordinating and being part of deployment activities including system documentation.
• Developing time estimates for own work.
• Working outside traditional hours as required. May be part of off-hours pager support group to support production applications.
• Understanding and following standards and processes and making suggestions for improvement.

We’re looking for:

• Bachelors in Computer Science or similar, with 2 years’ experience in application development and support.
• Understanding of ITIL or software development best practices and processes.
• Hands-on experience coding in Python and knowledge of SQL, PowerBI and advanced Excel.
• Experience with waterfall and agile scrum project methodologies.
• Knowledge of relational database and data modelling concepts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision making, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities as well as strong organizational ability.
• Results orientated with high levels of initiative, flexibility, and adaptability, while work independently or within a team.
• The ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate our hybrid working model.

How we’ll make you feel at Home

Our Team Members enjoy life at Home with our strong culture of support and inclusion, excellent benefits, and a team that always has your back. You will receive:

• Competitive earnings opportunity.
• Annual Incentive/Bonus Program.
• Comprehensive Benefits Program including:
• Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Disability coverage, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match, and choice of contribution level.
• Group RRSP.
• Discounts from our corporate retail stores.
• Home & Auto Insurance discounts.
• Competitive vacation time.
• Personal and sick time.
• Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks.

Bring your unique skills, thrive with interesting and challenging work, and experience what it’s like at Home. Apply today - this is a great opportunity to join a proudly Canadian company that is 100% ready to help you build your future.

Home Hardware recognizes the value of a diverse team. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Applicants representing the full diversity of communities in Canada are encouraged to apply with confidence. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home.