Specialist Software Developer Custom Solution

Title of the Job: Specialist Software Developer Custom Solution

Location: Calgary, AB

Job Description: Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:Design, Develop and Enhance rich COBOL, .Net, Java, and iOS mobile user-interface applications with middle-tier (messaging) and other back-end processes and applications, in a large, complex, transactional based environment.POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Collect, improve, and record system requirements to ensure functionalities adhere to standard processes
• Code, test, document and deliver requested functionality changes or improvements to new or existing enterprise applications
• Prepare user documentation and procedures (i.e., requirements, design documents, turnover documentation, test plans, implementation plans, operating or user guides) for requested functionality changes or refinements for existing or new applications
• Work within established CPKC software development standards and configuration management procedures and processes
• Assist in the creation of the system design and functional specifications
• Provide Functional Support for applications as needed
• Responsible for developing and testing solutions, coordinate the implementation and completion of recommended specifications for the applications
• Provide code and database administration in live and test environments
• Participate in meetings with team to discuss progress and issues to be resolved, and report progress on a weekly basis to the Manager and perform various other duties such as participating in a 24*7 support rotation as the need arises

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• University Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent Application development experience
• Strong COBOL Application Development experience
• Strong Java Application Development experience including patterns such as MVC, REST, and dependency injection
• Excellent knowledge of relational databases and SQL technologies (JDBC), including advance SQL skills in modeling, query writing, and query tuning/optimization
• Proficient in working with Linux in server environments

Nice to Have

• Experience with Micro Focus Visual COBOL, Object-Oriented COBOL (including COBJVM integration and COBOL with embedded SQL), and integration using JSON/XML web services and MQ messaging systems
• In-depth knowledge of Java and JEE internals (class loading, memory management, transaction management, etc.), with experience in application servers like Tomcat or WebSphere, and the Spring Framework
• Proficiency in a variety of programming languages and frameworks including VB.Net, ASP.Net, MVC, Win Forms, C, C++, C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ruby, and Pro*C
• Mobile development expertise on iOS/iPadOS, with skills in XCode, Objective-C, Swift, Swift UI, and related technologies
• Experience with development tools and technologies such as Jira, HP ALM, TeamCity, Service Now, Splunk, and Containerization

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Free Parking
• Free Gym

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.Background Investigation:The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Criminal history check
• Reference check

Management Conductor Program:Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Req ID: 103520
• Department: Information Services
• Job Type: Fixed Term
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 4
• Job Available to: Internal & External

#LI-HN2#LI-ONSITELocation:Calgary, AB, CA, T2G 3J5

Company Name: Canadian Pacific Railway

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