Specialist, Software Engineering (D365 F&O)

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; Montreal, Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a Specialist in Software Engineering to lead the development of innovative software solutions within the MS D365 Finance & Operations platform. The role involves mentoring junior developers and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure business requirements are met. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science and at least 5 years of software development experience are required. This permanent full-time position offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Annual paid vacation

Performance incentive

Comprehensive group insurance

Support for growth through training

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a software developer.
• Strong experience with MS D365 Finance & Operations platform.
• Experience leading and mentoring junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Act as CMHC’s leading expert on MS D365 Finance & Operations.
• Author technical specifications for new and existing solutions.
• Participate in testing and defect resolution processes.

Skills

MS D365 Finance & Operations

X++ development

Agile methodologies

C# development

Visual Studio

DevOps

SQL

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Power Platform

Job description

Specialist, Software Engineering (D365 F&O)

Job Requisition ID: 11625

Position Status:Permanent Full Time

Position Type:Hybrid

Travel Requirement:Travel not required

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

Security Requirement:Reliability Status

Salary:Our salaries generally range from $84699.11to $105873.89and are based on qualifications and experience.

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.
• 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.

About the role

Join the Technology and Business Transformation Team, in the Software Engineer - MS D365 Finance & Operations 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 in order to ensure business requirements are understood and met, all while supporting continuous improvement through CMHC’s ERP system.

What you’ll do:

• Be CMHC’s leading expert on the MS D365 Finance & Operations platform, while also guiding and advising other developers in their work by providing mentoring, coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Demonstrated experience as a Subject Matter Expert, providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and team members to enhance their skills and knowledge, and to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• 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 MS D365 Finance & Operations solutions according to business requirements, ensuring high-quality code standards and the delivery of efficient, scalable solutions.
• Configure integrations with other CMHC systems, such as Microsoft D365 CRM 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 5 years of experience as a software developer and strong experience with MS D365 Finance & Operations platform and X++ development.
• 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 leading and mentoring junior developers and performing code reviews.
• 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 Dynamics interoperability, integration and capability with other Microsoft cloud technologies.
• Leading experience in developing code using Visual Studio, .Net Development (C#) and X++.
• 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 Finance & Operations Certification.

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.

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