Role: Programmer Analyst - Internal Logistics and Lean Solutions

Based in Waterloo, Ontario

Working as part of a project team doing software development in the Automotive and Consumer Packaged Goods industry, you will be involved in all phases of the software engineering process - from requirements gathering, functional specs and design to software development and system testing to installation at the customer site.

Job Duties:

Develop and maintain applications and databases by evaluating client needs; analyzing requirements; developing software systems.

Responsibilities:

-          Meet with customers to determine requirements for their processes and projects

-          Articulate the requirements back to the development team both verbally and written

-          Assist Sales Team to determine budgetary estimates

-          Work with Systems Architect to define and implement software components required for the project development

 Strong analytical and product management skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer        business needs and translate them into application requirements and Business Rules.

-          Provide installation, training and on-site support to customers in coordination with the Project Manager

-          Document and train on the software both for internal customers, external end-users, and developers

To excel in this position, you need to possess:

·         Post-Secondary education in a technical field (Engineering, Systems Design, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science)

·         2-4 years' experience designing, developing and implementing software projects successfully in a manufacturing environment

·         Practical experience using Visual Studio, Microsoft Office (including  Project and Visio).

·         Knowledge of software design, use of UML tools.

·         Experience with Microsoft Windows operating systems (Server and Desktop), .Net Frameworks, Web Services, XML, SQL Server, IIS

·         Experience with and proficient in SQL, C#, C/C++, VB.Net.  Java and JavaScript.

·         Must be familiar with Object Oriented Programming practices

·         Must have skills in Team Foundation Server, Visual Studio, SQL Server Management Studio

·         Willingness to travel.

·         High commitment to success, ability to multitask within tight deadlines, and a professional demeanor are assumed.