Senior Tools Programmer, UEFN.

Games Jobs Direct; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in British Columbia is seeking a dynamic Technical Architect to lead innovative IT solutions. In this hybrid role, you will play a pivotal role in crafting scalable and secure technology solutions while overseeing talented development teams. This opportunity allows you to engage with stakeholders, ensuring that projects align with business objectives and deliver meaningful impact. With a commitment to professional development and a focus on social change, this forward-thinking company provides a supportive environment for growth and innovation. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference through technology!

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Extended benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Flexibility for work-life balance

Opportunities for advancement

Learning opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience as a Developer with strong programming skills.
• Experience as a Technical Architect and Solution Architect is essential.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of technical designs and oversee development teams.
• Establish quality standards and manage changes throughout projects.
• Communicate technical decisions and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Agile methodologies

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Leadership

Technical Architecture

Programming languages

Education

Post-secondary degree in computer science

Technical College/Institute Diploma

Tools

MS Dynamics 365

APIs

Frontend and Backend frameworks

Job description

Quartech is a provider of IT solutions and consulting services based in the scenic region of British Columbia, with branches both in Victoria and Vancouver. Boasting 40 years of experience in the IT industry, we offer tailored technology solutions, software design and development, systems integration, as well as comprehensive Cloud Solutions that include the MS Dynamics 365 platform.

The company adheres to Agile practices and DevOps principles, ensuring they remain at the forefront of industry trends through their involvement with advanced technologies like AI and Automation, Digital Trust, and various digital and mobile applications. We continue to experience significant growth year after year, focusing on building highly collaborative teams who work on a range of projects across multiple industries. At Quartech you’ll have the opportunity to deliver meaningful work to communities across the province, with significant support for your professional development.

The successful candidate will have a track record of delivering large, complex projects in a variety of business and industry settings and play a pivotal role in crafting the overall solution, ensuring a thorough understanding of its interconnected components, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and security. This involves making strategic decisions on the choice of technology stack, designing the architecture, overseeing its implementation, and proactively stepping in to assist with development tasks when necessary. You will organize and supervise developers, steering them through the coding process, and engage with stakeholders to ensure that the solution aligns with business objectives.

Location: This is a hybrid role, in our Victoria or Vancouver, BC office

Salary: $100,000 - $170,000 annually.

In this role, you’ll…

• Lead the creation of technical designs, models, and options for the overall solution by gathering functional and non-functional requirements related to compliance, performance, security, reliability, and technical aspects that are compatible with the business or client environment.
• Lead and create technical design and specification documents for the overall solution while researching existing or industry standard technical architecture and technologies.
• Communicate technical decisions, questions, and the overall vision of the solution to clients, stakeholders, and project team members.
• Establish quality standards for development and design, while effectively managing changes.
• Lead the development team while designing and developing software applications in alignment with agreed-upon specifications, while adhering to client, industry, and Quartech standards.
• Create documentation on the operation and maintenance of software in accordance with applicable standards and procedures as required.
• Implement APIs and integrate services with existing applications.
• Conduct unit and integration tests, and prioritize defects based on the direction from Client or Project Management and delegate to the appropriate project team member while supervising them.
• Collaborate as part of the project team with experienced IT teams, clients, and stakeholders and delegate to the appropriate project team member while supervising them.
• Conduct code reviews to identify improvements and verify that business requirements, system design, and code quality gates are met.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership.
• Provide recommendations to stakeholders on the future direction of technology solutions.

To be successful in this role, you should bring the following…

• A post-secondary degree in computer science or Technical College/Institute Diploma in a related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of related industry experience as a Developer, highly skilled in several programming languages and environments.
• 4+ years of related industry experience as a Technical Architect, skilled in several infrastructure technologies and architecture frameworks.
• 2+ years of related industry experience as a Solution Architect, taking responsibility for crafting the overall solution on projects.
• 4+ years of leading development teams, directly overseeing their work and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of designing and architecting Modern Frontend and Backend solutions using a variety of Frameworks, Languages, and Tools.
• Successfully executed complex projects with budgets ranging from $100,000 to $3 million.
• Strong understanding of multiple Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies and experience working (4+ years) in an Agile and Hybrid Agile environment (Agile, LEAN, Waterfall, Iterative, Spiral, etc.).
• Ability to learn new software and technologies quickly and discuss them with a non-technical audience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment while supervising them.

Our values:

• Deliver WOW
• Do the right thing
• Have fun!

What's exciting about working with us:

• Be part of a driven team focused on solutions that support social change and environmental sustainability.
• We offer competitive salaries, extended benefits, and our Employee and Family Assistance Program helps to support your well-being.
• We support your work-life balance and understand that flexibility is essential.
• We are growing and have great opportunities for advancement and career development.
• We are passionate about education and provide learning opportunities.
• We are dedicated to building a diverse team where people feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their contributions and perspectives.