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OrderDynamics – Senior .NET Web Application Developer

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Richmond Hill (GTA), ON

OrderDynamics, one of Canada’s leading SaaS eCommerce providers is seeking a skilled and passionate Senior .NET Web Application Developer. An ideal candidate has worked on a number of Enterprise-grade Web Applications and has experience with features like WCF, COM+ and MSMQ. An exceptional understanding of .NET internals is required and a candidate ideally knows their way around windbg. Candidates will also be required to demonstrate exceptional knowledge of web-centric technologies like XHTML, CSS, JavaScript (including libraries like MS AJAX, jQuery, etc.). Experience with a multi-tenant SaaS product is beneficial.

The position is based out of Richmond Hill, Ontario (just outside of Toronto).  The Office environment is young and casual but also fast paced.

Experience

Degree or certificate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or college level application development program. At least 5 years experience developing production web applications in C# is required.

Responsibilities

  1. Designing and implementing application features and bug fixes in a variety of eCommerce-related .NET Applications authored in C# (majority being ASP.NET web applications)
  2. Implementing standards-based Web User Interfaces using XHTML, CSS and JavaScript, primarily for eCommerce Websites
  3. Documenting implementations, providing assistance to the Technical Writing Team
  4. Communicating with clients regarding progress, feature requests, answering general questions, application support

Requirements

  • Strong object oriented design and programming using C# and ASP.NET 3.5
  • Knowledge of common Patterns & Practices
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005/2008 (programming with T-SQL)
  • A desire to take part in the full development process starting with design of features through implementation
  • Job experience working with C#, ASP.NET, .NET framework, JavaScript, AJAX
  • Experience working in a team environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Assets

  • Knowledge of Active Directory, IIS, Exchange and other Microsoft Server Products
  • Team Foundation Server
  • Experience with other eCommerce Products, OMS, CRM, etc
  • Experience with graphic design tools such as Adobe Photoshop

Salary

Commensurate with experience; $80,000+

To apply for the job

Candidates will be required to provide written answers to a short test prior being accepted for an interview.

If accepted for an interview, candidates will be required to provide sample source code that demonstrates strong knowledge of C# and ASP.NET. Additional consideration will be given to candidates who provide sample code using .NET 3.0/3.5 technologies such as LINQ, WCF, WPF or Silverlight.

Candidates should provide three references when applying for this position.

This is a full time position, with a complete benefits package.

If you are interested, please e-mail [email protected] with your resume and cover letter and salary expectations.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an Interview.

We thank all who applied.

BrainPark – Front-end Developer

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Guelph, ON

BRAINPARK, INC is a software company that creates smart and simple software products to make work easier and people more productive. Our solution is a “mash-up” of social software, semantic web, eLearning, information retrieval, social search, and expertise location management. This next generation approach to enterprise software deals head on with information overload, user generated preferences (meaning and relevancy), and a social context.

We are currently searching for a Software Developer to be part of our team of people who are aggressively innovative and pioneering in their thinking. Brainpark is not just about software development, we are about bringing people together to identify problems in the workplace and brainstorm solutions to solve them. If you are an independent and self motivated worker, this job will appeal to you.

This is a 12 month contract with the possibility of becoming a full time position. Start date: Immediately

Role Summary

The ideal candidate will have a passion for what they do, a strong attention to detail, the ability to produce high-quality work quickly, and a portfolio that demonstrates experience in front-end development, designing and conceptualizing graphics for web sites and other digital media.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with design team members to realize the visual design of the product      
  • Work closely with a cross-functional team in the planning, design and implementation of effective user interfaces for existing and new projects Turn graphics created in Photoshop, Illustrator or simply sketched on paper into beautiful, efficient code       
  • Maintain UI specifications such as style guides and visual standards documents
  • Keep informed of accepted practices, new technologies and new tools for web site design
  • Bring creativity, innovation, and assertiveness to the table
  • Continually raise the bar on creative assignments, being open and able to act on constructive feedback
  • Solve problems to a degree where each design concept is not seen in isolation, but rather, seen as the ‘bigger picture’ in a creative campaign     
  • Work to drive the business through clear and simple design that supports the unique and differentiated brand experience      
  • Convert creative strategy into compelling design

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3-5 years graphic design experience with design and front end development
  • Experience in application design, visual design, and/or website design is required            
  • Skilled in design and web enabling software – Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.
  • Excellent knowledge of HTML, CSS and Javascript (we use mostly jQuery)  
  • Working knowledge of Ajax, and Django is an asset        
  • Strong attention to detail         
  • Ability to manage and prioritize projects and meet deadlines        
  • Good understanding of browser and accessibility issues         
  • Well-organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously  
  • Good design sensibility   
  • Knowledge of user-experience design, user interface design, interaction design is an asset     
  • Portfolio showcasing your clean, simple, ‘less-is-more’ design aesthetic – we like white space         
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills         
  • Enjoy working in a team environment         
  • Good sense of humour – the goofier the better!

Resume Submission

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume with wage expectations to [email protected].

We strongly recommend that you take our developer test posted here:

http://www.brainpark.com/devtest.html

Those who are qualified will be contacted.

Apply for this job

E-axis.com Inc. – Flash Developer

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Markham, ON

Located in Markham, we are an established interactive design and communications firm specializing in corporate communications, interactive marketing campaigns, and developing new tools and information management systems for the digital world. Our expertise includes award-winning web, Flash and on line game design, creative content development, copywriting, CD ROM and DVD media presentations, web application development, software design and streaming media solutions.

Great ideas come from talented people working in a fantastic environment. Our team consists of adept and enthusiastic professionals including creative Designers, Programmers and Strategists working in an environment that fosters and encourages creativity at it is fullest. In this environment the importance of expertise, passion and experience remains constant. We have worked hard to create this environment. we are proud of that.

We are seeking a full time developer to join our team. Experience is an asset but if you have the skills and recently finished from school we would still like to hear from you.

Main responsibilities include Flash programming and production.

Required Skills

  • Your strong organizational and time management Skills enable you to manage a varied array of time sensitive projects.
  • You have solid communication skills and are fluent in English as you will be required to communicate with clients directly on occasion
  • You are experienced in Action Script 2 and or 3 + OOP programming.
  • Previous online Flash game development considered an asset.
  • You have strong creative toolset knowledge (i.e. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
    3D, PHP knowledge is considered a definite plus, but not a requirement

Compensation

  • Compensation commensurate with experience and ability.

Please send a resume, including Salary Expectations and your portfolio and or sites and projects you have worked on, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Apply

Send resumes to: george at e-axis dot com