Senior Web Software Developer

Vancouver, British Columbia

Contac Services Inc. is Canada’s largest direct marketing, print and fulfilment company specializing in personalized 1to1 communications that build brand and customer loyalty. Originally founded in 1978 as a third party logistics company for the travel industry, Contac expanded its services to become the only single-source solution in North America to seamlessly create, produce and deliver personalized 1to1 marketing.

Today the company provides the highest quality production, lowest cost and fastest distribution of marketing collateral to major brands around the world. Headquartered in Vancouver, B.C., Contac has facilities in Toronto, Montreal and London. Our goal is to continue to develop and expand both our Company and our people. We are currently seeking a Web Software Developer to join the Vancouver based team.

 

This position reports to the Director, Development Services and will be responsible to write, modify, integrate and test software code for .NET C# web applications, data processing applications, operating systems-level software and communications software. The successful candidate must be a dynamic individual with intimate knowledge of the latest trends and tools utilized in web applications on the Internet and the ability to push the development boundaries.

 

Responsibilities:

• Experience handling full development cycle of software application

• Proven skills working in ASP.NET, C# and ADO.NET
• Proven skills and working experience with web architecture, IIS, XML, Web Services, SOAP, ADO
• Proven skills and working experience in Web Forms, JavaScript, HTML/DHTML/XHTML, CSS
• Strong database background with proven abilities for database modeling,, design and implementation using SQL Server.
• Good knowledge of Transact SQL and experience in implementing complex logic and stored  procedures
• SQL development fundamentals (stored procedures, triggers, views, user define functions etc.)
• Learn and understand the PURL composition life cycle Contac uses.
• Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple projects with tight deadlines while working under pressure
• Identify and communicate technical problems, processes and solutions
• May lead and co-ordinate teams of computer programmers
• May research and evaluate a variety of software products
• Other duties as assigned

 

Skills:

• Excellent documentation and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to handle (sometimes) stressful work environment in a professional manner
• Ability to take responsibility and complete work with minimal supervision
• Good attention to detail

 

Experience:
The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree or a two year diploma in computer science or another discipline with a significant programming component or completion of a college program in computer science.  Three years plus handling full development cycle of software application and direct programming experience is required. Candidate should possess excellent communication and documentation skills, both written and verbal.  The successful incumbent will also maintain great attention to detail and be able to work under time constraints in a professional manner while working under minimal supervision. Flexibility to work on call, unusual hours or extended shifts when necessary.

 

This position offers a competitive compensation, benefits package and training on existing systems and architecture. If you describe yourself as a team player, enthusiastic, possess a high level of integrity and the willingness to make a significant contribution, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.

 

Please send your resume and salary requirements to careers - at - contacservices.com

 

To find out more about Contac Services, please visit www.contacservices.com