Programmer

We offer more than a job, we offer a career

• We support our employees to shape their career by encouraging continuing education and investing in training and development.
• We put our employees at the center of what we do to allow them to grow personally and professionally, with projects and challenges that are motivating and rewarding.
• We inspire people to do what they are passionate about by believing in integrity, respect and recognition of diversity and community support.
• We are a dynamic team where entrepreneurship, innovation and collaboration are at the core of our values.
• We offer competitive salaries and a multitude of benefits starting day one including generous medical and dental coverage, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, and retirement and savings programs.
• We recognize the importance of work-life balance with our hybrid work program, wellness allowance, and year-round social activities and events.

We are looking for a Programmer to join our team in our Montreal Office
As a Programmer, you will be responsible to strategically design and implement an in-house information system that supports core organizational functions. In addition, the Programmer will design, code, test, and analyze software programs and applications, including researching, designing, documenting, and modifying software specifications throughout the production lifecycle.

If you are career-minded and looking for a dynamic work environment with a growth mindset, you will love working among our team

Your day as a Programmer

• Plan phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC) for a variety of projects.
• Consistently write, translate, and code software programs and applications according to specifications.
• Run and monitor software performance tests on new and existing programs.
• Liaise with network administrators, systems analysts, and software engineers to assist in resolving problems with software products or company software systems.
• Collaborate with analysts and designers in the development and initiation of new software programs and applications.
• Assist in the preparation, research, and documentation of software requirements and specifications.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of user manuals and guidelines.
• Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues.
• Monitor database system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements.
• Monitor, optimize, and allocate physical data storage for database systems.
• Develop, implement, and maintain change control and testing processes for modifications to databases.
• Establish appropriate end-user database access control levels.
• Plan, execute, and manage the integration of new applications into existing systems and software throughout the enterprise.
• Develop standards and processes to support and facilitate integration projects and initiatives.

Our ideal candidate

• Experience working with API's, Azure DevOps., Power Platform (Power Apps; Power BI; Power Automate) and web services.
• Full-Stack Developer.
• Knowledgeable in VB.NET and C#.Net (Visual Studio 2019 or later), SQL Server 2016 or later, stored procedures, table designs, triggers, jobs.
• SSRS (SQL Reporting Services – client side)
• Bilingual with strong verbal and written communication skills in French and in English as the candidate will be required to interact in English with stakeholders (colleagues and clients) outside Quebec.
• Knowledgeable in object-oriented design and secure coding practices.
• Knowledgeable in Infragistics Netadvantage.
• Agile Practices and Framework.
• Source control working experience.
• Team Player, Strong time management, communication and organizational skills.

Who We Are
Founded in 1987 by Barry F. Lorenzetti, BFL CANADA is one of the largest employee-owned and operated Risk Management, Insurance Brokerage, and Employee Benefits consulting services firms in North America. The firm has a team of over 1,450 professionals located in 27 offices across the country. Thanks to its Local International Office Network of independent brokers (LION), BFL CANADA provides clients with privileged access to insurance partners in over 140 countries, helping to support their operations both in Canada and globally.

Our Montreal office is located in the heart of downtown Montreal, Quebec's largest city. Our employees can take advantage of the many exciting activities taking place in the area.

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We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse abilities. BFL Canada is committed to fostering an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible to all. The diversity of our talents enables innovation and creativity through diverse backgrounds, different thinking, and unique knowledge. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Offers of employment at BFL CANADA are conditional upon satisfactory results of background verifications.