Web developer

Under the supervision of the Application Development Lead, the Web Developer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and delivery of business solutions, as well as for the enhancement of information systems. They develop and integrate new information system applications and functionalities for the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) and oversee the maintenance and optimization of existing solutions.

Design and develop new applications to meet the needs of the MPA.

• Assess and identify the needs of internal and external clients with regard to the development of new applications.
• Organize comprehensive plans for designing applications and defining the functional characteristics of the interfaces.
• Develop and manage the growth of web applications and select appropriate technical options.

Ensure optimal integration and utilization of new applications in the MPA’s technological environment.

• Develop full application test plans and act as a compliance officer for test procedures, including documented traceability.
• Assess the impacts of the software component and subsystem integration process.
• Adapt and integrate these components into the existing environment.
• Ensure interoperability of the application components, functionality integrity, and system-wide reliability.
• Identify and resolve application defects and integration issues.

Maintain, support, and continuously improve websites and web applications.

• Analyze and define the technologies and technical specifications required for the evolution and optimization of existing applications.
• Manage the growth and performance of assigned applications.
• Ensure compliance with all standards and procedures, including change control.
• Act as a facilitator between the various business units to assist them in resolving website issues.
• Document websites and web applications through detailed specifications, user cases, and workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 5–7 years of relevant experience combined with a Bachelor’s degree, or 10 years of relevant experience combined with a college diploma, including 3 or more years of experience using Windows platforms (IIS)
• Excellent knowledge of the following technologies: C# .NET Core, Angular, MS-SQL, MySQL, HTML5, PHP, REST API or equivalent
• Working knowledge of at least one of these CMS platforms: WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal
• Excellent knowledge of the following technologies: ASP.NET, VB.NET, JavaScript, AJAX, Python or equivalent is an asset
• Knowledge of the GitHub environment, MS Power BI, and Jira is an asset
• Experience in an Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, and unit testing methodology environment is an asset