We are currently seeking an Intermediate Developer for our subsidiary offices located in Chilliwack, British Columbia. If you want to experience the spirit of an entrepreneurial organization, while enjoying the impressive resources of an international player, we invite you to join us.
Introduction
Are you a Tech Professional looking to work closer to home? i–Open Technologies’ subsidiary, Wisebox Solutions, is looking to fill positions at our Chilliwack offices, located in the heart of the Fraser Valley.
The Fraser Valley offers the small-town community feel that provides a great place to live and raise a family. With more affordable housing, cheaper gas prices and a lower cost of living, i-Open Technologies provides the same opportunity as the big city companies but allows you to capture the benefits of living in the Valley.
Company Overview
At i-Open Technology Inc., we work together to create an environment where our people come first. Our employees reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. As an IT and professional services firm, our employees are the key element of our continued success, as is our ability to attract and retain top-quality professionals — professionals like you.
Our projects are GIS & Geospatial related, which means that knowledge of the Google Maps API, Google Earth API and/or CesiumJS libraries, ESRI’s ArcGIS for Server JavaScript and REST API’s and similar will be needed as time progresses. You will be required to learn how to leverage HTML5 for use on tablets or developing smartphone apps with any number of development frameworks.
Role Overview
i-Open Technologies is looking for an experienced and motivated developer with good interpersonal skills and an aptitude towards a more client-facing role. Initially, we need a developer that can help with product and demonstration development but that can grow into a position that will support the sales and solution implementation process. The successful candidate will eventually serve as a technology adviser with support for the business analysis process to both prospective customers as well as existing and new client accounts. The initial position will have you deeply involved in the development of our solutions and the creation of demonstrations that will catch the imagination of our customers. You will also participate in the needs analysis process with senior PM’s and BA’s which ideally will lead to you taking a leadership role in this area. You need to be a self-starter so you can hit the ground running. You are a “people person” and are comfortable working closely with clients and customers to help design and develop solutions that meet their final needs. The position would require someone with a passion for learning new technologies and an eye for applying those technologies in real world solutions.
Job Responsibilities
Development of custom applications based on functional and technical designs
Using technical documents deliver required solutions for client requirements; fully document code; utilize version management; provide Unit testing; work to develop required help documentation.
Strategizing web & client/server tool use and function
Work with team to come up with creative ways to display and interact with complex data sets. This will require collection and analysis of client requirements; provision of technical prototyping/walk-throughs to ensure software meets business requirements; evaluate new software and technology and make recommendations regarding its use.
IT Support
Provide routine PC Support such as configuring email, system and application updates and account administration.
Integration and Migration of data
Understand and develop migration and transformation methodologies.
Design of Web user interfaces for new and existing web-based projects
Create innovative and appealing websites using industry standard methods; graphic design capabilities would be an asset.
Documentation
Document all methods used to create geo-web visualization tools for future maintenance and updates; document roll out procedures and strategies for software; creation and maintenance of functional and technical design documents, as well as some general business analysis.
Testing, Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications
Provide technical support; investigate and resolve production problems; optimizing web systems.
Coordinating and Communicating with project manager and other IT and non-IT department resources.
Excellent verbal and written skills and a strong, problem-solving orientation.
Technical Qualifications
Excellent knowledge and experience using related programming languages (JavaScript, .NET, AJAX, Python, PHP, HTML, DHTML, XML) to develop web-based tools.
Solid understanding of IT infrastructure and web-based applications (fluency with MS Server OS and Web Platforms – other OS/Web Platforms beneficial).
Business analysis and project management experience would be an asset.
Database management and programming skills (SQL Server, Oracle).
Additional Information
Most of our projects are geospatial related, which means that knowledge of the Google Maps API, Google Earth API and/or CesiumJS libraries, ESRI’s ArcGIS for Server JavaScript and REST API’s and similar is also a bonus. Experience in writing apps in HTML5 for use on tablets, or developing smartphone apps with Xamarin as well as knowledge of and experience with Java are very welcome.
Don’t have all of the skills and experience listed above? Don’t worry, we are always looking for qualified developers with a wide variety of skills. Please feel free to submit your resume for consideration and we will be in touch if we see a fit with other needs.
