When you’re passionate about what you do and where you work, the rest comes easy. That’s the culture at Central 1 Credit Union, and that’s precisely what we’re looking for from you. Supporting over 100 member credit unions across British Columbia and Ontario, we’re the backbone of the credit union system in both provinces – taking care of everything from online services and product development, to payment processing, trade association services and more.

Our team of over 600 employees represent some of the most innovative, passionate individuals you’ll ever meet; people who honestly care about the organization, its members and each other. In other words, people who love what they do.

The Intermediate- Senior Backend Java Developer assists in the design of technical solutions and performs complex programming or troubleshooting activities.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Designs, writes code, and performs testing on a diverse range of complex software programs proficiently with a high level of quality.
• Applies a structured approach and coordinates collaboratively with stakeholders to isolate and resolve complex application-level problem or straightforward system-level problems.
• Complies with established development guidelines and standards.
• Conducts detailed analysis of defined systems specifications and develops and documents designs that meet applicable standards and identifies, analyzes and resolves moderately complex software inadequacies.
• Assists in the analysis of more highly complex systems specifications and in developing and documenting designs that meet established standards.
• Participates in product design meetings. Reviews and may help write functional and non-functional requirements.
• Provides detailed estimates for small tasks (up to one month). Assists in establishing project schedules for projects.
• Plans tasks up to a month in duration. Sets own priorities and tackles assignments accordingly. Takes complete ownership of own tasks. Overcomes obstacles to complete larger projects on schedule.
• Provides input for Technical Writing department to produce documentation for product.
• Troubleshoots, monitors, and prepares simulation and evaluation plans to ensure that designs meet specification.
• Participates in code and design reviews.
• Maintains current knowledge of Central 1’s family of products, application functionality and the high level architecture of Central’s hosting environment
• Learns new technologies quickly, on the go.
• Mentors junior members of staff.
• Performs other duties as required to deliver exceptional service and to support Central’s business goals

• A post-secondary degree in computer science or software engineering (or equivalent) and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in software engineering. Experience must include the analysis and development of one or more moderately complex applications using an object oriented methodology, at least one of which must have been developed in Java
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of methods, standards and best practices with respect to software development.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational and time management skills.
• Experience working with or a desire to work in an Agile development environment.
• Your proven ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing is critical as you’ll be liaising with technical teams, external clients and other co-workers to plan tasks, work to schedules, and adapt easily to changing priorities and business needs.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision on multiple projects in a team environment and deliver on commitments will add to your success.
• Be innovative and eager to learn from mistakes.

Technical requirements: Java, JavaScript, Web Services, JUnit, SQL, Mockito, SVN, Git, Design patterns, Wicket, Spring and Mobile App knowledge ( iOS and Android )

As much as we believe in working hard, we also believe in personal growth and taking time for ourselves. Accordingly, our total rewards philosophy amounts to one of the best compensation and benefits packages in the industry – from performance-based incentives and extended  benefits, to training and education  reimbursements and ample vacation  time.

Central 1 is committed to diversity and inclusion. If  you have a request for a disability-related accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Reporting to: Technical Team Lead, Development
Grade: Contract

Date Posted: April 20, 2018
Internal Applicants must apply by: April 27, 2018

*Unsolicited resumes from vendors will not be accepted for this or any position at Central 1*
**If you have issues or questions about the application process, please email humanresources  @central1.com with a description of your problem**