Career Opportunity Web Developer

Career Opportunity
Web Developer
By distributing power, each person at Hydro Ottawa plays a part in empowering the lives of our customers.
Our work means all the actions that make up our lives – at home, at work, at play – are there when we need them.
That purpose unites us and fuels our work. And if joining us in this essential work energizes you too, we may have
the opportunity for you.
Providing our customers and stakeholders with up to date information about what is going on, is one of the ways
in which we strive to provide excellent service to both our internal and external customers. We are looking for a
new Web Developer that will provide support to the internal and external web offerings. Could that be you?
You are an experienced web developer with a minimum of 4 years’ web development experience in a similar role.
You are a self-motivated individual that is enthusiastic and innovative about what you do. Your experience has
prepared you to deal with the multiple demands of a multi-stakeholder environment and the ability to
troubleshoot and rectify issues quickly.
What would I be responsible for?
As a Web Developer you would be primarily responsible for effective design, development and implementation of
Hydro Ottawa’s web applications. You would be responsible for building and evolving the organization’s internal
and external web offerings by working with divisions across the company using industry standard approaches.
Reporting to the Manager, Web Applications you would be developing designs in support of business
requirements, ensure the security and stability of all developed systems, investigate new and exciting concepts
and explore the adoption of new technologies that can add value to our existing web offerings.
Your ability to identify, analyze and resolve complex problems make you a valuable contributor to any team that
you are a part of. With a focus on excellence, you work well with a team, demonstrate integrity, build effective
relationships, and negotiate with and influence others.
This is a full time position that is part of the Information Management & Information Technology Division. Salary
will be commensurate with qualifications.
If you are looking for challenging work and this profile meets your skills and abilities, please forward your cover
letter and resume (merged into one document), quoting Competition Number M15-010 in the subject line of your
email to: [email protected] using Microsoft compatible format by
June 22, 2015.
Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we
encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to
employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to contact us with questions about accessibility or
accommodation.
Selected candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Occasion d’emploi
Développeur(se) Web
À Hydro Ottawa, chaque employé joue un rôle dans l’électrification de la vie de chaque abonné lors de la
distribution de l’énergie.
Nous nous exerçons sans relâche pour que toutes les activités que nous menons dans notre quotidien – à la
maison, au travail et dans les loisirs – soient rendues possibles.
Voilà ce qui nous unit et ce qui nous fait carburer. Et si vous joindre à nous dans le cadre de ce travail indispensable
vous énergise, nous avons peut-être un poste pour vous.
Nous nous efforçons de donner à nos clients internes et externes un service exceptionnel en proposant à ces
derniers et à nos parties prenantes des informations à jour sur ce qui se passe. Nous sommes actuellement à la
recherche d’un nouveau développeur Web ou d’une nouvelle développeuse Web qui saura soutenir nos offres
Web internes et externes. Est-ce que ce poste serait tout indiqué pour vous?
Vous êtes un(e) développeur(se) Web chevronné(e) comptant à son actif au moins quatre (4) années d’expérience
dans le domaine du développement Web ou de l’expérience dans un rôle similaire. Vous êtes une personne
enthousiaste et novatrice qui fait preuve d’initiative dans tout ce que vous faites. Grâce à votre expérience, vous
êtes en mesure de composer avec de nombreuses demandes dans un milieu regroupant des intervenants multiples
et de diagnostiquer les problèmes puis de les régler rapidement.
En quoi consisteraient mes responsabilités?
En tant que développeur(se) Web, vous serez notamment responsable de la conception, du développement et de
la mise en œuvre efficaces des applications Web d’Hydro Ottawa. Vous devrez voir à l’élaboration et à
l’amélioration d’offres sur le Web internes et externes de l’organisation en travaillant avec les divisions à la
grandeur de l’entreprise à l’aide d’approches conformes aux normes de l’industrie.
Relevant du(de la) gestionnaire, Applications Web, vous verrez à l’élaboration de concepts à l’appui des exigences
opérationnelles, veillerez à la sécurité et à la stabilité de tous les systèmes développés, étudierez de nouveaux
concepts passionnants et examinerez l’adoption de nouvelles technologies qui peuvent ajouter de la valeur à nos
actuelles offres Web.
Votre capacité d’identifier, d’analyser et de résoudre des problèmes complexes vous permet d’apporter une
précieuse contribution à toute équipe dont vous faites partie. Vous savez miser sur l’excellence, bien travailler en
équipe, faire preuve d’intégrité, établir des relations efficaces, négocier avec les autres et influer sur eux.
Ce poste à temps plein fait partie de la division de la Gestion de l’information et des Technologies de l’information.
Le salaire sera à la mesure des compétences.
Si vous êtes à la recherche d’un emploi stimulant et que ce profil correspond à vos compétences et à vos aptitudes,
veuillez nous faire parvenir, d’ici le 22 juin 2015, une lettre de présentation et votre curriculum vitæ (dans un seul
o
document) dans un format compatible avec Microsoft et citer comme objet le concours n M15-010 à
[email protected].
Hydro Ottawa s’engage à établir un effectif compétent qui reflète la diversité de la population que nous desservons. Nous
encourageons donc toute personne qualifiée à poser sa candidature. Nous sommes également déterminés à supprimer les
obstacles existants à l’emploi et à éviter d'en créer de nouveaux. Pour toute question relative à l'accessibilité ou à
l’adaptation, n’hésitez pas à communiquer avec nous.
Les candidats sélectionnés doivent être légalement admissibles à travailler au Canada.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
Web Developer
REPORTS TO:
Manager, Web Applications
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Manager, Web Applications, the Web
Developer is responsible for the effective design, development and
implementation of Hydro Ottawa’s web applications. The Web Developer
helps build and evolve the organization’s internal & external web offerings
by working with divisions across the company using industry standard
approaches.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential responsibilities of the job include but are not necessarily restricted to the following:
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Gather and analyze business requirements and use cases from internal stakeholders for
engineering web and mobile applications
Develop architectural designs and software solutions in support of business requirements
Develop interfaces to both internal and external systems using web services and other
service-oriented architecture (SOA) based technologies
Utilize Agile development practices to ensure quality, maximize reuse, reduce duplication,
and enable rapid application development techniques
Investigate new and exciting concepts, and explore adoption of new technologies that can
add value to our web offerings
Work closely and collaboratively with internal stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes
Ensure the security and stability of all developed systems and technologies
Contribute to policy and procedure development on web governance
Document and maintain web applications and processes
Perform other related duties as required
WEB DEVELOPER
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
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University degree in Computer Science or a related college education
Minimum of 4 years’ experience building dynamic websites with personalization, social
platforms, mobile applications, and evolving content management systems.
Minimum of 4 years’ experience integrating systems and data through web services, single
sign-on and identity management technologies.
Minimum of 4 years’ experience developing with Java in a web capacity
Minimum of 4 years’ experience developing with PHP 5.x, HTML5, CSS3 and Javascript
frameworks such as JQuery and/or Prototype
Minimum of 4 years’ experience implementing web services and REST/SOAP API protocols
Experience with source control and deployments, writing unit tests and automated testing
Java Certification considered an asset
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
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Solid working knowledge of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) platforms
Solid working knowledge of relational databases including MySQL and Oracle.
Proficiency in developing cross-browser (IE, Firefox, Chrome, etc.) dynamic web
applications with responsive UI/UX web design which meet accessibility standards.
Knowledge and experience working with C#, .NET and Microsoft SharePoint
Knowledge of source control (Git), A/B Testing, SVN and Jira.
Possess a functional understanding of web infrastructure, security and authentication
Ability to identify, analyze and resolve complex problems
Self-motivated individual, enthusiastic and passionate about developing innovative solutions
Strong presentation skills both written and oral.
Ability to influence others and build relationships
Steady focus on quality, continuous improvement and learning
Demonstrated integrity and accountability
Excellent time management skills
Is a team player
LANGUAGE:
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English essential, both oral and written
Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset
WEB DEVELOPER
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
EFFORT
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Mental stress due to the need for error-free performance of a critical customer facing
system as well as troubleshooting and rectifying issues quickly
Sensory attention includes reading volumes of materials, programming, and the ability to
respond quickly and spontaneously to stakeholders
Mental stress includes managing multiple projects with tight deadlines on a regular basis.
Occasionally required to work outside of regular office hours
WORKING CONDITIONS
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Normal office environment
May 2015