Top Benefits
About the role
Reports to: Information Technology Manager
Direct reports include: Programmer Analysts
As the senior member of the Application Development team, this position is responsible for all software development activities. This position will work under the general supervision of the Information Technology Manager. This position will provide first point of contact and escalated requests with application users and will be required to resolve all requests. Support will be provided through email, telephone and in person.
Responsibilities
- Leads in the technical design, development, integration and implementation of custom applications and the development, testing and implementation of user and system interfaces and designs.
- Leads in the maintenance of software development standards, ensures compliance and makes recommendations regarding the approval of exceptions.
- Designs, develops and tests application solutions to ensure specific design requirements are adhered to and meet stringent functional and performance specifications.
- Liaisons with various business groups to develop requirements for all application development projects.
- Assign software development activities to other members of the team.
- Responsible for the integration and release of new code and programs.
- Provides support to end users and documents all support activities in the Help Desk application.
- Other duties as requested.
Skills and Experience
- 10 years plus of experience in programming and application development.
- Degree or certificate in programming.
- Proficient in multiple programming languages including VB, C# and JavaScript
- Experience with .NET and Entity framework
- Proficient in SQL Database design, optimization and management
- Demonstrated experience in software architecture and design
- Demonstrated experience with the software development lifecycle
- Experience with Agile software development methodologies
- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with team members, stakeholders and clients
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team and provide technical guidance and mentorship
Key Performance Indicators:
- Timely development, testing and deployment of corporate applications.
- Ongoing operation of corporate applications.
- Assignment and observation of programmer activities.
Benefits:
- Attractive compensation package including bonuses, company paid medical & dental benefits.
- Work-life balance and Employee Assistance Programs.
- On the job training & development and career growth opportunities.
- Paid sick time and personal days.
Paterson GlobalFoods (PGF) is a private, family owned, agri-food business with a long-standing history deeply rooted in Canadian agriculture. PGF operates multiple subsidiaries and divisions within the grain, food and transportation industries fulfilling the global demand for high quality food products and commodities.
Paterson GlobalFoods Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed in building a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage women, aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify.
About Paterson Grain
Paterson Grain is a division of Paterson GlobalFoods Inc., a family-owned group of companies with clients and ongoing ventures in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. With the base of operations located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, we operate approximately 40 sites across the Canadian prairies, including nine high-throughput inland export terminals.
Founded in 1908 by the great Canadian entrepreneur Senator Norman M. Paterson, the Paterson brand has become a guarantee of integrity, quality and an exceptional customer first attitude.
Paterson Grain outperforms its competitors by maintaining an incomparable reputation and integrating itself into every facet of the grain industry. Paterson Grain is involved in seed sales, crop inputs, financial services to farmers, grain handling, grain exports, and through its sibling companies, transportation, milling, and consumer food products. This strategy of vertical integration delivers a wide variety of benefits to the customer ranging from advantageous pricing to one-stop accountability to superb quality control. The grain industry experiences constant and often unpredictable shifts in global markets, and Paterson Grain has maintained its place at the forefront of the industry with an ongoing policy of high quality and bold innovation – constantly making the most of new opportunities to excel, and thereby delivering the best possible service, prices and quality to the customer.
Top Benefits
About the role
Reports to: Information Technology Manager
Direct reports include: Programmer Analysts
As the senior member of the Application Development team, this position is responsible for all software development activities. This position will work under the general supervision of the Information Technology Manager. This position will provide first point of contact and escalated requests with application users and will be required to resolve all requests. Support will be provided through email, telephone and in person.
Responsibilities
- Leads in the technical design, development, integration and implementation of custom applications and the development, testing and implementation of user and system interfaces and designs.
- Leads in the maintenance of software development standards, ensures compliance and makes recommendations regarding the approval of exceptions.
- Designs, develops and tests application solutions to ensure specific design requirements are adhered to and meet stringent functional and performance specifications.
- Liaisons with various business groups to develop requirements for all application development projects.
- Assign software development activities to other members of the team.
- Responsible for the integration and release of new code and programs.
- Provides support to end users and documents all support activities in the Help Desk application.
- Other duties as requested.
Skills and Experience
- 10 years plus of experience in programming and application development.
- Degree or certificate in programming.
- Proficient in multiple programming languages including VB, C# and JavaScript
- Experience with .NET and Entity framework
- Proficient in SQL Database design, optimization and management
- Demonstrated experience in software architecture and design
- Demonstrated experience with the software development lifecycle
- Experience with Agile software development methodologies
- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with team members, stakeholders and clients
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team and provide technical guidance and mentorship
Key Performance Indicators:
- Timely development, testing and deployment of corporate applications.
- Ongoing operation of corporate applications.
- Assignment and observation of programmer activities.
Benefits:
- Attractive compensation package including bonuses, company paid medical & dental benefits.
- Work-life balance and Employee Assistance Programs.
- On the job training & development and career growth opportunities.
- Paid sick time and personal days.
Paterson GlobalFoods (PGF) is a private, family owned, agri-food business with a long-standing history deeply rooted in Canadian agriculture. PGF operates multiple subsidiaries and divisions within the grain, food and transportation industries fulfilling the global demand for high quality food products and commodities.
Paterson GlobalFoods Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed in building a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage women, aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify.
About Paterson Grain
Paterson Grain is a division of Paterson GlobalFoods Inc., a family-owned group of companies with clients and ongoing ventures in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. With the base of operations located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, we operate approximately 40 sites across the Canadian prairies, including nine high-throughput inland export terminals.
Founded in 1908 by the great Canadian entrepreneur Senator Norman M. Paterson, the Paterson brand has become a guarantee of integrity, quality and an exceptional customer first attitude.
Paterson Grain outperforms its competitors by maintaining an incomparable reputation and integrating itself into every facet of the grain industry. Paterson Grain is involved in seed sales, crop inputs, financial services to farmers, grain handling, grain exports, and through its sibling companies, transportation, milling, and consumer food products. This strategy of vertical integration delivers a wide variety of benefits to the customer ranging from advantageous pricing to one-stop accountability to superb quality control. The grain industry experiences constant and often unpredictable shifts in global markets, and Paterson Grain has maintained its place at the forefront of the industry with an ongoing policy of high quality and bold innovation – constantly making the most of new opportunities to excel, and thereby delivering the best possible service, prices and quality to the customer.