POSITION: TECHNICAL DEVELOPER
START DATE: November 1st 2014
Job Category: Information Technology, Healthcare, Medical,
Pharmaceutical
Hours: Monday to Friday, Days; Standard 40 hours per week
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications
Employer Summary:
The Canadian Pharmacy (TCP) is an International Prescription Service
(IPS)
pharmacy located in Winnipeg, Manitoba providing a wide range of
products
and services focused on providing quality healthcare. TCP has a
reputation
for providing excellent customer service by helping customers lead
longer,
healthier lives. TCP employs a dedicated team of licensed pharmacists,
experienced doctors, pharmacy technicians, business development
professionals and CSRs. TCP provides a dynamic team environment and
opportunity to expand your skills and future opportunities.
*JOB TITLE: *Programmer / Developer
*PRIMARY FUNCTION: *Develop information systems by designing,
developing, installing, integrating and managing support of software
solutions
*REPORTS TO: *Senior Systems Consultant,
President/Owner
*SUPERVISES: *None
ROLE ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate for this role will:
· Define system objectives by analyzing user requirements,
envisioning system features and functionality
· Under the direction of the senior systems consultant, design and
develop systems by setting expectations and features priorities
throughout
development life cycle; provide applicable research and opinions on
design
methodologies and tool sets; complete programming using languages and
software products; and design and conduct testing.
· Complete application development by coordinating requirements,
schedules, and activities; contribute to team meetings; troubleshoot
development and production problems possibly across multiple
environments
and operating platforms.
· Improve operations by conducting systems analysis; recommend
changes in policies and procedures.
· Support users by developing documentation and assistance tools.
· Update job knowledge by researching new technologies and
software
products; participate in educational opportunities; read professional
publications; maintain personal networks; and participate in
professional
organizations as appropriate.
· Protect operations by keeping information confidential.
The above statements reflects the general details considered necessary
to
describe the principle functions and duties and shall not be constructed
as
a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent
in
the job.
General Skills/Qualifications:
Analyzing Information, General Programming Skills, Software Design,
Software Debugging, Software Documentation, Software Testing, Problem
Solving, Teamwork, Software Development Fundamentals, Software
Development
Process, Software Requirements
Specific Technical Qualifications:
-
Graduate from an approved Computer Science Program (University or
Technical College)
-
Advanced development skills including Apple OS X Mac Mini Server,
Ruby on Rails Application Server, MySQL Database, Redis Messaging
Platform,
Sidekiq Job Scheduling
-
Ideal candidates will have experience developing or supporting
Pharmacy Software Systems
Functional Qualifications:
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Demonstrated ability to problem solve, provide constructive
suggestions, interpret business goals
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Interest in working in a small, customer-focused, team
environment
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Demonstrated ability to work with self-direction and set
priorities
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Demonstrated fluency in English, verbally and in writing -
A self-motivated, well-organized, detail oriented personality -
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills -
Experience in the Pharmacy Industry is an asset
If your skills and experience match this posting, please forward your
resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the above criteria in
confidence to:
David Z.
President, The Canadian Pharmacy
103 – 1780 Wellington Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CANADA R3H 1B3
Phone: 204.697.5910
Fax: 204.697.5919