Senior Specialist, Software Engineering | Spécialiste senior, ingénieur logiciel (MS D365 CRM)

CMHC; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent housing organization in Canada seeks a Senior Specialist in Software Engineering, primarily focusing on Microsoft Dynamics CRM. This permanent full-time role involves designing innovative software solutions, mentoring developers, and collaborating with stakeholders to meet business needs. Applicants should have a degree in Computer Science and a minimum of ten years’ experience, with strong skills in Microsoft Dynamics CRM. This position offers a hybrid work model and outstanding benefits.

Benefits

Annual paid vacation

Performance incentives

Defined benefit pension plan

Comprehensive group insurance

Support for professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of experience in software development.
• Experience as a Subject Matter Expert in Microsoft Dynamics.
• Ability to apply development best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software solutions on Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
• Guide and advise other developers.
• Collaborate with clients to document processes.

Skills

Microsoft Dynamics CRM expertise

Mentoring and coaching

Collaboration with clients

Technical specification writing

Agile methodologies experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Visual Studio

Microsoft Azure

C#

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Job description

Overview

Job Requisition ID: 11439

Position Status: Permanent Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Montreal (QC); Ottawa (ON); Toronto (ON)

Travel Requirement: Limited

Language Designation: English Essential

Security Requirement: Reliability Status

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ

Note: The posting indicates multiple locations and language requirements. This information is provided as part of the job description.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that\'s committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About the role

CMHC is committed to continuously improving our IT services and operational efficiency. The addition of new IT roles is a strategic move to bolster our capabilities and ensure we can meet the evolving needs of our clients and stakeholders.

Join the Business Solutions Engineering team in the Senior Specialist, Software Engineering (Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM) position, where the next generations of software applications are being developed to enable CMHC to achieve its mission. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of innovative software solutions. You will act as a point of contact for all stakeholders to ensure business requirements are understood and met, all while supporting continuous improvement through CMHC\'s CRM platform.

A note that there are multiple positions available in English and / or Bilingual (English and French).

What you’ll do

• Be CMHC’s leading expert on the Microsoft Dynamics CRM platform, while also guiding and advising other developers in their work by providing mentoring, coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with the client community to determine their system needs, document the current and proposed business processes, and advise clients of the proposed solutions and their impacts.
• Author technical specification documents and diagrams for new and existing solutions.
• Design and implement Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions according to business requirements, ensuring high-quality code standards and the delivery of efficient, scalable solutions.
• Create and configure Microsoft Dynamics CRM forms, entities, fields, views, and workflows. Design and customize extensions (plugins) to add new features to the core platform.
• Configure integrations with other CMHC systems, such as the ERP system (Microsoft D365 Finance & Operations) and other Azure components such as Function Apps, Logic Apps, APIs.
• Participate in the testing and defect resolution process and deployment activities.
• Stay updated on new Dynamics 365 features, best practices, and industry trends to continually improve system capabilities.

What you should have

• A bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a software developer and strong experience with Microsoft Dynamics CRM platform.
• Demonstrated experience as a Subject Matter Expert, providing technical guidance and mentorship to team members to enhance their skills and knowledge, and to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• A strong ability to establish and apply development best practices.
• A passion for technology and motivation that is driven by technical challenges and innovation.
• A desire to continuously grow your expertise through learning and professional development.
• Previous experience working in an Agile environment, with the ability to solve complex problems and engage in challenging projects.
• Proven interpersonal, leadership and business competencies, including teamwork, facilitation, communication, presentation, influencing and negotiation skills.

Technologies

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics interoperability, integration and capability with other Microsoft cloud technologies.
• Leading experience in developing code using Visual Studio, .Net Development (C#).
• Good experience in front-end development with HTML, CSS and JavaScript UI frameworks.
• Good knowledge of agile methodologies, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Git, SQL and Relational Database management systems.
• Experience with cloud Azure platform, Azure Functions and Logic Apps.
• Overall experience with Microsoft Power Platform.

It would be great if you also had

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM Certification.
• Bilingualism (English and French).

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion: Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we\'re always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!