Who is BGRS?
 

At BGRS, we create customized mobility solutions that transform mobility into a driver of recruitment, development and retention. We are proud to be the partner of choice for many of the world’s most recognizable brands, including 35% of the Fortune 100 as well as the governments of the United States and Canada. Our diverse client portfolio represents a variety of industry segments.

BGRS is all about mobility. Come join one of the leading companies in global talent mobility, partnering with some of the largest organizations in the world to keep their employees on the move. We are committed to keeping our own talent on a career growth trajectory by fostering an engaging environment with development opportunities that create success for our clients and you. We support our employees by offering a flexible, innovative environment that allows them to focus on their clients and careers. We look forward to you joining our team and experiencing the power of what talent mobility can achieve.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Manager –Technology Delivery, the Senior Developer is responsible for developing the systems and tools that the company operations needs in order to successfully execute their business strategy/plans. This individual will work closely with the development and project team to complete deliverables in support of technology solutions.

Using their project and work experience, the individual will assist the Manager – Application Development and the Application Architect to design flexible and scalable technology solutions. The individual will also act as a mentor to the rest of the development team.

What You'll Be Doing
 

• Participation and completion of deliverables in any of the following System Development Lifecycle Phases: Analysis, Design, Development or Integration Testing;
• Working with the Application Architect and the Manager – Application Development, participate in the high-level technical design and architecture of technology solutions;
• Design and document code and perform the testing and debugging of well-defined tasks in complex applications, functions and reports;
• Identify, analyze and resolve software defects on time, within scope and within established development guidelines;
• Analyze data and prepares reports as required;
• Provide timely, accurate and quality application support to enterprise applications;
• Follow established development guidelines and standards;
• Assist in developing complete operational instructions and program documentation according to established standards;
• Assist in establishing project estimates, ensure assigned projects follow schedules, and inform management of any unplanned slippages;
• Participate in technical design and application code reviews;
• Proactively suggest improvements to technical designs and development standards;
• Assist and mentor developers in building technical and software development skills;
• Provide status updates to supervisor(s)/manager(s) on a regular basis;
• Ensure compliance with all relevant project, development, design and architecture standards as well as standard operational processes and service metrics;
• Ensure all appropriate Service Levels and Quality objectives are met;
• Provide status updates to supervisor(s)/manager(s) on a regular basis;
• Be Professional in all situations;
• Be responsive to clients, stakeholders, peers and co-workers;
• Deliver what is committed and expected - i.e. deliver on all promised timelines, budgets and scope;
• Be Customer/Client focused;
• Be a Valued Business Partner.

What You Bring to BGRS
 

• University degree in management information systems, computer science, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years’ experience in information technology development and/or IT consulting; or any combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of programming techniques and languages;
• Experience in multiple technical categories: Client/Server (VB, Transact-SQL, Oracle PL/SQL, Visual C++, Perl, C#, ASP.NET, Web.API, XML), Microsoft .NET Framework,
• Experience in development with Web Services, Smart Client and Service Oriented Architectures;
• Broad experience in a variety of system development methodologies and development standards;
• Experience with RDBMS and operating systems;
• Ability to read and write technical documentation;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a product development environment as part of a team;
• Demonstrated analytical skills;
• Knowledge of ITIL Service Management principles is an asset;
• Organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines;
• Demonstrated ability to handle a variety of challenging interpersonal situations with internal and external stakeholders;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a custom development environment as part of a team;
• Demonstrated desire for continuous improvement and learning;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to complete tasks and work items with a limited amount of supervision.
• Knowledge of SharePoint development would be an asset
• Knowledge of frontend development with React/Angular would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Xamarin module development would be an asset

What BGRS Offers
 

• Competitive salary and incentive plans
• Workplace flexibility for a balanced work/life approach
• Comprehensive benefits packages and wellness program
• Generous company-paid vacation days and holiday time
• Challenging, collaborative, diverse corporate culture
• Ongoing opportunities for learning and career development

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, BGRS embraces diversity and, as such; is dedicated to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy and parenting status, protected veteran status and any other characteristic protected by law. Employment may be subject to additional background checks, drug testing and fingerprint processing.