Software Analyst (Filled)

Vivacity Technologies; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivacity Technologies in Canada is seeking a Software Analyst to assist in developing a new PKI product for SMEs. You will monitor development, perform configuration management, and identify safety, performance, and compliance issues while preparing requirements and test artefacts.

The role involves market research, documentation, and collaboration with a growing team. Flexible schedule with remote or in-person work; a strong focus on cybersecurity and modern programming practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, CS, MIS or similar experience.
• 2+ years of experience in developing scalable software and web apps.
• Working knowledge of software architecture and programming.
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Adaptable and professional with a drive to innovate.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the software development process.
• Perform configuration management to ensure system performance over time.
• Identify safety, performance, and compliance issues.
• Prepare software requirements and specifications documents.
• Provide analysis, design, documentation and testing on projects.
• Write business requirements, use cases and test cases.
• Carry out modifications to new or existing software applications.
• Undertake market research and customer development via calls and meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Cybersecurity awareness

Software concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, MIS

Tools

Java/JAX-RS or Spring Boot

NodeJS & React/Angular

Python & Django

Database technologies

Job description

Here is your chance to join a growing British Columbia technology firm. Vivacity Technologies supports organizations through IT consulting services, and the deployment of digital and security infrastructure. As a trusted technology partner we become an extension of our clients team, bridging the gap between current IT environments and desired future states. Some of our key clients include SMEs, municipalities and First Nation organizations. Based in Canada, the Viva Team are technologists, focused on long-term strategy, challenging the status quo and being incredibly client focused.

Vivacity is currently innovating in the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and cyber security space. We are developing a product offering tailored towards SMEs, with the goal of democratizing access to critical security infrastructure that is currently only available for large enterprise organizations.

Vivacity’s purpose

In an ethical and equitable manner, Vivacity will use technology to build a better world.

What we need

We are seeking to hire a Software Analyst to join our team and assist in the development of our new Public Key Infrastructure product. In this role, you will help to:

Monitor the software development process.

Perform configuration management to ensure systems perform as expected as changes are made over time.

Identify safety, performance, and compliance issues.

Prepare software requirements and specification documents.

Provide analysis, design, documentation, and testing on projects.

Write business requirements, use cases, and test cases for applications.

Carry out modifications to new or existing software applications.

Undertake and document market research and customer development efforts via calls, meetings, document analysis, and academic research reviews.

What you’ll get

Working with the Vivacity team will be fun and engaging, while exposing you to different aspects of delivering on projects and running a company. We hope to offer you:

Work with a growing team that is looking to develop one of BCs most ethical and equitable technology firms.

Insights into starting and growing a company, from a management team with significant experience in entrepreneurship.

The ability to shape the direction, vision and environment of a company, working closely with the entire Vivacity team.

A flexible work schedule with options to work remotely and/or in person.

Exposure to cybersecurity in internal applications and product settings.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or similar experience.

2+ years of recent related experience in the development of scalable and robust commercial software and web applications.

Working knowledge of software architecture, computer programming, and broad business knowledge.

Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

High level of adaptability and professionalism.

Possess a drive to innovate and for continuous skill development.

Demonstrate creative thinking to identify and solve complex technical problems.

Fluency in English, written and spoken.

Other useful attributes you have might include:

Knowledge and/or experience in cybersecurity.

Knowledge of security technologies, processes, and concepts such as symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, TLS, Authentication and Authorization, Static Code Analysis and penetration testing.

Candidates experienced in at least one modern programming language and its frameworks (such as Java and JAX-RS or Spring Boot, NodeJS and Angular or React, Python and Flask or Django, and database technologies will gain extra consideration.

Additional Information

Full-time position

Remote or in person