Software Developer

Canadian Inclusion; Charlottetown; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Competitive compensation and benefits

Development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Amsted Canada is seeking a Software Developer to join our Charlottetown software development team. You will design, develop, test, and support custom software solutions on the Microsoft .NET platform, working closely with senior developers and project stakeholders.

This role targets early-career professionals eager to grow technical skills while delivering real value to business and customer needs. The position is based in Charlottetown with no remote work option currently.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in .NET development.
• Experience with C#, ASP.NET, and .NET Core/.NET.
• Familiar with SDLC methodologies and version control (Git).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, testing, and support of custom software solutions
• Develop code enhancements and bug fixes under the guidance of senior team members
• Participate in code reviews and apply feedback to improve code quality and performance
• Follow established development standards, best practices, and software lifecycle methodologies
• Help troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues
• Collaborate with team to ensure solutions meet business and user requirements
• Support user acceptance testing and deployment activities for software releases
• Continue learning modern development practices, tools, and frameworks

Skills

C#

ASP.NET

.NET Core / .NET

SQL Server

Git

OO programming principles

Tools

Blazor

Web APIs

MVC

Job description

Software Developer (Information Technology)

About Us

Amsted Canada is not only a leader in the manufacture of industrial components, we are a company where you are the driver of your own career. At Amsted, we know that our employees are at the heart of our world-class business and we value you and want you to excel with us. We spend time understanding where you want your career to go and help you get there by offering the support and resources that will allow you to grow with us. At Amsted, we also encourage a spirit of Innovation by allowing time and space to experiment, to think differently and to challenge the status quo. If this is the type of environment where you believe you will thrive, we encourage you to join us.

Operating under the Amsted Industries umbrella since 1962, today we are meeting the growing needs of a global market with over 80 facilities across six continents.

Amsted Canada has established a new Business Center in downtown Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. We are elevating our Global Technology teams in several areas including but not limited to Security, Development, Infrastructure, Emerging Technology, SAP, and Engineering. These teams are instrumental in providing support to all Amsted affiliate locations worldwide.

We are seeking a motivatedSoftware Developer to join our software development team. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to grow technical skills while contributing to custom software solutions that support business and customer needs.

This role will work closely with senior developers, analysts, and project stakeholders to design, develop, test, and support software applications built on the Microsoft .NET platform.

What we offer you:

• Autonomy to help drive the development of our growing office on Prince Edward Island in a role that will impact our growth and how we work across all of our functions of Amsted Rail and with our sister Amsted divisions
• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package that only begins with a strong base salary commensurate with skills and abilities, but includes annual incentive opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package
• Investment into your personal and professional development to ensure you remain at the top of your field and can reach your goals
• Being a part of team who cares about YOU – the professional and the person

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, development, testing, and support of custom software solutions
• Develop code enhancements and bug fixes under the guidance of senior team members
• Participate in code reviews and apply feedback to improve code quality and performance
• Follow established development standards, best practices, and software lifecycle methodologies
• Help troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues
• Assist with maintaining technical documentation, including system design, procedures, and support documentation
• Collaborate with team members to ensure solutions meet business and user requirements
• Support user acceptance testing and deployment activities for software releases
• Recommend minor improvements to existing applications to better support business needs
• Participate in team meetings, sprint planning, and project discussions
• Help create user guides and training materials as needed
• Continue learning modern development practices, tools, and frameworks.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 1–3 years of experiencein .NET development
• Experience withC#, ASP.NET, .NET Core / .NET
• Basic understanding ofobject-oriented programming principles
• Familiarity withSQL Serverand database development concepts
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies
• Exposure to debugging, unit testing, and version control tools such as Git
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Willingness to learn from senior developers and apply feedback

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience withBlazor, Web APIs, or MVC
• Familiarity withtest-driven development (TDD)concepts
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum teams
• Internship, co-op, or prior hands-on development project experience
• Microsoft or related technical certifications are a plus but not required
• Excellent base salary and targeted annual bonus structure; (Salary Range: $50,000 - $70,000; salary will be determined based on skills, ability, and qualifications)
• Comprehensive employee benefits package including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, salary continuation, and a health spending account
• Company pension program
• Fitness reimbursement credit

This position is being filled in our Charlottetown office and isnot available for remote workat this time.

Amsted Rail offers employees the stability of an established industry leader, along with the chance to learn, grow, advance and make a difference. As a private company and 100% employee-owned, we are all stakeholders in this business and all have a common goal to make this company not only a profitable company, but also a place to grow our careers. We strive to be a place that people are attracted to, and we go steps beyond to make sure our employees are happy on the job – and away from it.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT

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