Title: Software Developer II
Location: Remote Canada
Reports To: Director of Software Development, Internal Services
J.D. Power is a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics. A pioneer in the use of big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic modeling capabilities to understand consumer behavior, J.D. Power has been delivering incisive industry intelligence on customer interactions with brands and products for more than 50 years. The world's leading businesses across major industries rely on J.D. Power to guide their customer-facing strategies.
The Role:
The Software Developer II contributes to all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle through the analysis, design, implementation, verification, and maintenance of software solutions. This role works closely with Business Unit stakeholders to review requirements, validate designs, create work estimates, develop software, and verify product releases. The Software Developer II also works in close collaboration with the Software Development Team Lead to implement best practices across all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.
Core Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and code software applications from business and technical specifications
- Develop and execute unit, component, and integration level tests to verify requirements are met
- Adhere to established coding standards and test coverage targets to ensure product quality
- Perform code reviews to ensure quality, proactively identify defects, and recommend improvements
- Investigate and resolve technical issues for assigned projects
- Contribute to the creation of technical and end user product documentation
Education, Experience, and Competencies:
- Post-secondary education in Computer Science or Software Engineering
- 2+ years of software development experience with languages such as Java or .NET
- Experience with Java or .NET application servers
- Experience with web servers such as Apache HTTP Server or NGINX
- Experience with version control software such as Git or Perforce
- Experience with build tools such as Maven or Ant
- Experience with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins or TeamCity
- Experience with relational and non-relational database design and development
- Exceptionally self-motivated, self-directed, and detail-oriented
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Company Mission
J.D. Power is clear about what we do to ensure our success into the future. We unite industry leading data and insights with world-class technology to solve our clients’ toughest challenges.
Our Values
At J.D. Power, we strive to be Truth Finders, Change Makers and Team Driven - the distinct behaviors that, together, define our unique culture.
Truth Finders - At J.D. Power, we are proud of the unbiased data and findings we provide. As individuals, each and every member of our team is dedicated to living this same objectivity and embodying the highest ethical and professional standards – the only ‘favorite’ we have is the truth.
Change Makers - At J.D. Power, we never stand still. We constantly seek better ways – innovating and evolving in everything we do to support our colleagues and our clients alike – and all in service of delivering data and insights that drive meaningful business impact.
Team Driven - At J.D. Power, we are one team and we are activated. Regardless of individual role, every member of our team is dedicated to supporting their immediate colleagues and our broader J.D. Power family to deliver on our collective purpose and make us greater than the sum of our parts. At J.D. Power, these values are more than words.
J.D. Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
J.D. Power is an equal-opportunity employer and compliant with AODA/ADA legislation. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please reach out to tarecruitment@jdpa.com.
To all recruitment agencies: J.D. Power does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
