Remote Application Developer

Job Summary: We are seeking a talented Application Developer, responsible for building and maintaining secure web applications. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, testing, and deploying secure, scalable, and high-performing applications. This role requires close collaboration with the development team and other stakeholders to meet complex customer requirements. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and code secure, high-availability web applications.
• Collaborate with teams to analyze, design, and implement solutions for complex business needs.
• Provide operational support for web portal solutions during regular business hours.
• Perform quality assurance testing and deploy defect remediation and enhancements.
• Assess and address defects, new enhancements, and project initiatives.
• Maintain documentation for system development and revisions.
• Support infrastructure, network, and database components to ensure seamless integration and performance.
• Work within an Agile framework (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) to ensure continuous delivery of high-quality software.

Technical Requirements:

• Government of Canada Secret Level clearance is required
• Proficiency in ColdFusion programming language.
• Experience with ColdBox Framework 4.
• Strong knowledge of ANSI SQL-92.
• Proficiency with JavaScript, AngularJS, CSS, and HTML5 for front-end development.
• Experience with Apache POI for document processing.
• Hands-on experience with Git for version control.
• Familiarity with Linux-based environments.
• Experience with Oracle 19c for database management.

Capabilities:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and tight timelines.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
• Proven ability to solve complex, technical, and abstract problems.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both remote and on-site teams.
• Ability to efficiently work in a hybrid environment (3 days on-site, 2 days remote).
• A team player with the confidence to escalate issues and challenge ideas when necessary.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience in the telecommunications industry.

• Experience working on Government of Canada contracts.

• Working hours are Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

• Location: Ottawa - Hybrid with 3 days on-site and 2 days remote

• Type of job: Temporary Contractor

• Hourly contract rate: TBD depending on experience

• Date candidate required: Immediate

• Length of Contract: 12 months with the possibility of extension