Job Description

We are looking for a mid-level back-end developer to join the IT team in Toronto. Reporting to the Associate Director, Development, the core responsibilities of the position will center on design, development, implementation and roll out of our back-end code for all critical business applications.

Responsibilities:

• Work across our back-end technology stack like Python, JavaScript, MySQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, C#
• Support existing software and automate manual processes
• Build data integrations with third-party APIs and our core systems
• Build features that assist in migrating data from legacy systems
• Collaborate with a team to define, design, and promote new features
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of services
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs

Requirements

• Bachelors in Computer or Systems Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years' experience with AWS micro-services/products such as CDK, Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, CloudFront, EC2, RDS, Cognito, CloudFormation, CodePipeline
• Proficiency in programming and automation scripting using one or more of the following languages: Python, JavaScript
• Strong working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL database systems
• Experience with source control tools such as GIT and GitHub Actions
• Experience implementing and integrating with RESTful web services
• Familiarity with one or more programming languages such as C++, C#, AngularJS
• Deadline-oriented with ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, technical and otherwise

COVID-19

The Canadian Press is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for employees. Offers of employment are conditional upon the candidate providing proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or proof of an upcoming appointment to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19, by the time of start date. The Company has an accommodation process in place to provide suitable accommodation to employees who are unable to obtain vaccines against COVID-19 for qualifying medical or religious exemptions.

Please apply by October 21, 2022.

Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion

The Canadian Press is an equal opportunity employer. The Canadian Press is committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment and supports the goals of employment equity. The Canadian Press respects all diverse groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities and people with disabilities.