Software Developer

Actalent; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services leader is seeking an experienced Software Developer in Vancouver, BC. This role involves enhancing internal applications, developing monitoring tools, and collaborating on backend projects. Candidates should possess strong skills in Perl, C / C++, and Java, along with relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. The position is fully onsite, offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of relevant software development experience.
• Experience with deployment pipelines and release lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain monitoring tools for production applications.
• Debug and resolve issues in internally developed software.
• Perform SQL queries to extract and improve system feature metrics.
• Work collaboratively with development teams on backend projects.
• Streamline and automate existing support processes.
• Document systems, procedures, and implementations thoroughly.
• Oversee the development lifecycle from conception through deployment.

Skills

Programming skills in Perl

C / C++ proficiency

Java expertise

Backend development understanding

DevOps best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field

Job description

Job Title : Software Developer

Role Overview

An experienced Software Developer is needed to provide first-level support and development for internal merchandising and content platform applications. This role focuses on building monitoring tools, resolving software issues, and enhancing system performance using languages like Perl, C / C++, and Java. The developer will also collaborate cross-functionally to support large-scale backend projects and contribute to automation and system documentation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain monitoring tools for production applications
• Debug and resolve issues in internally developed software
• Perform SQL queries to extract and improve system feature metrics
• Work collaboratively with development teams on backend projects
• Streamline and automate existing support processes
• Document systems, procedures, and implementations thoroughly
• Oversee the development lifecycle from conception through deployment

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong programming skills in Perl, C / C++, and Java (or another object-oriented language)
• Deep understanding of backend development and DevOps best practices
• Experience with deployment pipelines and release lifecycle processes
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
• 5–7 years of relevant software development experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to generative AI or large language model integrations
• Familiarity with Mason, Perl CGI, HTML, and UNIX / Linux environments
• Experience in enterprise-scale software systems is a plus

Work Environment

This is a backend-focused role based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Developers work in a collaborative team structure that follows two-week sprints, regular planning cycles, and daily standups. The environment is dynamic and fast-moving, ideal for professionals who thrive on problem-solving and owning features end to end. The position requires on-site presence five days per week, with potential for contract extension depending on business needs.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $60.00 / hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vancouver, BC.

À propos d'Actalent :

Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30,000 consultants et plus de 4,500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.

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