Junior Software Developer

Title: Junior Software Developer - P2

Location: Remote Canada

Reports To: Software Development Team Lead

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 Go
• Experience with Java application servers  
• Experience with web servers such as Apache HTTP Server or NGINX 
• Experience with version control software such as Git
• Experience with build tools such as Maven
• Experience with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins
• 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.   

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.