PCL Construction Hiring for Independent Contractor: Software Developer at Edmonton, AB Full Time

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We’re a community of builders committed to building better communities. That’s why we’re always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what’s next in our industry.

We’re also looking at what’s next for you and how we can help you build a career you’re proud of. As a software developer you will work within a team and individually to write, review, and debug code that supports and maintains current or new development projects!

This is a independent contractor position. All applicants must be registered in the province of Alberta.

Here’s how a(n) Independent Contractor: Software Developer for our Edmonton Industrial Management office contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

Interprets technical requirements to design and implement high quality, maintainable software for various business needs.

Follows and identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Maintains, enhances, and performs technology upgrades on custom built applications.

Responds to technical support requests. Investigating, troubleshooting, resolving bugs and applying hot fixes to live software when necessary.

Creates and executes unit tests.

Performs developer testing prior to work submission.

Breaks down architectural designs into development tasks and estimates the time required for development tasks.

Communicates issues and escalates when appropriate.

Creates and maintains technical documentation.

Researches and recommends new trending technologies, enhancements, and best practices.

Qualifications

Registered independent contractor in Alberta.

Postsecondary degree or diploma in computer technology or a related discipline.

4+ years of progressive experience in a related field.

2+ years of progressive experience with Web based client to Web API service development:

“RESTful” API architecture and Angular framework SPA development experience a strong asset.

Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts clearly and concisely.

Ability to think logically and analytically, and to constructively express ideas and concepts.

Organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize own work.

Ability to work to tight deadlines and within constraints.

Ability to work independently and in a team by collaborating to solve complex problems.

Ability to learn business processes and requirements for a project and make recommendations.

Independently conduct effective meetings and presentations in support of various projects and deliverables.

Intermediate knowledge and experience with coding, debugging, and commenting code.

Ability to break down raw information and undefined problems into specific, workable components that in turn clearly identify the issues at hand.

Experience with:
.Net Core, specifically C#

Web-based development using HTML5, JavaScript, Typescript and Angular framework

Microsoft Azure service suit

Microsoft data-access technologies

SQL Server databases and transact SQL

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected] with the position and location you are interested in.

Safety is a core value that guides everything we do. As such, all PCL salary, hourly, and student employees based in Canada are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees may request an exemption due to medical condition(s) and other applicable human rights grounds.

Together, we can build success and a better future. Let’s get started!

Target Start Date: 05/02/2022

Employee Status: Contractual Full-Time

Company: PCL Industrial Management Inc.

Primary Location: Canada Canada : Alberta : Edmonton

Job: Independent Contractor: Software Developer

Requisition: 587