Job Description

We're Hiring!
Bilingual Senior Application Developer
Toronto, ON / Ottawa, ON / Montreal, QC / Calgary, AB / Vancouver, BC
www.socan.com
Full-time
Remote
WHO WE ARE
SOCAN is a not-for-profit copyright collective dedicated to ensuring music creators and publishers receive what they have rightfully earned for the use of their work. SOCAN supports and represents more than 180,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers. Through licensing, global royalty collection and advocacy, we help creators to keep making the music that entertains, moves, and inspires us.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ANTI-RACISM
SOCAN thrives with a variety of viewpoints, identities, and backgrounds, and we are committed to anti-racism. Everyone is welcome to apply for our wide range of roles, regardless of gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, race, age, culture, sexual orientation, religious belief, or physical ability. Learn more about SOCAN's commitment to Inclusion & Anti-Racism.
WHY WORK WITH US?

• Make a difference by supporting and collaborating with a vibrant and creative community
• Enjoy many options for workplace flexibility and work-life balance
• Get involved in the rapidly changing creative space
• Advocate for and empower the creative community
• Together, we'll help music creators earn more income and make a living

WHAT WE OFFER

• 35-hour workweek schedule (possible flexible work options i.e., 4-day work week (position based)
• Twelve paid sick days annually (including five personal days)
• Virtual My Wellness program, including access to SOCAN fitness facility (Toronto based)
• Annual Performance Incentive bonus (dependent on a personal and company performance)
• Defined contribution Pension Plan
• Comprehensive, health and dental benefits program
• Inclusive and collaborative working environment

ABOUT THE ROLE
SOCAN is seeking a Bilingual Senior Application Developer to primarily support our Reproduction Rights team and our in-house developed rights management software application for reproduction rights. The role will be responsible for the successful design, development, and implementation of application enhancements, migration, upgrade, and resolutions to production issues.
WHAT YOU'LL DO / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborating and designing new solutions
• Developing testing, implementing, customizing, configuring new software, and enhancing current applications
• Understanding user requirements to enhance, project and produce the necessary functional specifications and design
• Providing the necessary production support as required to address urgent issues
• Collaborating with staff and vendors on initiatives and daily assignments
• Providing feedback to all department wide standards, processes, and management tools to increase productivity and effectiveness of organization
• Liaising with Business/IT staff and stakeholders for all on-going issues, queries, and status
• Following SOCAN Information security policies and ensuring development of code incorporates security requirements

WHAT YOU WILL BRING / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPEREINCE
Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a developer for Delphi and Pervasive PSQL
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a developer for Microsoft based technologies

Education

• A University Graduate in Computer Science or an equivalent appropriate degree

Skillset

• Solid application development skills and strong software development lifecycle knowledge
• Solid background in the technology aspects of implementing large complex integrated system
• Strong understanding of common business processes and practices
• Strong knowledge and experience of systems design
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience on Delphi 7 or higher version
• Strong background and experience with relational databases such as Pervasive PSQL or MS SQL
• Knowledge of Visual Studio 2017 or higher, Azure DevOps, GitHub, TFS, Visual Source Safe, JIRA and MS Project server
• Experience working in an environment with change management, incident management and project management

Nice to Have

• Strong background and programming experience of MS SQL database, MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle, TSQL, PL-SQL, SSRS, SSAS, SSIS
• Integration Technologies: SSIS, REST API's, Message Queue, Service Bus, API Gateway's, XML, YAML, JSON
• Demonstrated strong knowledge and experience on C#, Asynchronous programming patterns, multi-threaded applications, .Net, Web Services

ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMODATION:
SOCAN is committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment that meets the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities. Should you require accommodations please contact us directly at hr@socan.com and we will make the necessary accommodations. Applications submitted to this email address will not be accepted.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
SOCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at SOCAN are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply
HOW TO APPLY
If you're interested in joining us, we'd love to hear from you: http://www.socan.com/careers/
Thank you for your interest in our company; we will be in touch with those candidates we wish to interview.
To learn more about SOCAN, go to www.socan.com. You can also follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook (@SOCANmusic/@SOCANmusique).
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