Senior Application Developer (Acting/Contract)
About The Position
This position is onsite. This is a contract position until January 2028. Are you an experience application developer looking to work on a major IT modernization initiative? Reporting to the Manager, Development and Design, you will contribute to the enhancement, sustainment, and support of enterprise and industrial applications, with responsibilities that will include travel to LCBO distribution centers to support system implementations and integrations. If you are interested in joining a growing IT Development team at one of Ontario’s most recognizable brands, then this is the role for you! About the Role Participate in full lifecycle application development (SDLC), including research, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and support. Design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications and microservices-based solutions. Develop and optimize applications using Java, Python and PowerShell scripting including automation and integration services. Design and implement integrations using REST APIs. Develop and customize solutions using the Ignition platform (Inductive Automation). Integrate and support PLC (Allen-Bradley) systems and OPC (Open Platform Communications) knowledge. Work with Wonderware platform and Zebra programming. Develop automation scripts using Python and PowerShell. Work with databases for querying, reporting, and administration. Provide ongoing application support and resolve production issues. Collaborate with business, architecture, and vendor teams. Provide technical guidance and maintain documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise application development using Java and/or Python.
- Strong experience with microservices architecture and REST APIs.
- Hands-on experience with Ignition platform (certification preferred, Gold level an asset).
- Proficiency in Python and PowerShell scripting.
- Knowledge of PLC programming (Allen-Bradley) and OPC.
- Experience with Wonderware and Zebra programming.
- Strong knowledge of MS SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL.
- Experience with queries, reporting, and database administration.
- Strong technical documentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of network protocols and Wireshark.
- Experience with Windows and Linux.
- Familiarity with Docker.
- Exposure to OpenVMS; knowledge of C++ or Fortran.
- Experience integrating Ignition/PLC with Manhattan systems.
- Familiarity with CI/CD, Git, DevOps, Agile/Scrum.
Responsibilities
- Participate in full lifecycle application development (SDLC), including research, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications and microservices-based solutions.
- Develop and optimize applications using Java, Python and PowerShell scripting including automation and integration services.
- Design and implement integrations using REST APIs.
- Develop and customize solutions using the Ignition platform (Inductive Automation).
- Integrate and support PLC (Allen-Bradley) systems and OPC (Open Platform Communications) knowledge.
- Work with Wonderware platform and Zebra programming.
- Develop automation scripts using Python and PowerShell.
- Work with databases for querying, reporting, and administration.
- Provide ongoing application support and resolve production issues.
- Collaborate with business, architecture, and vendor teams.
- Provide technical guidance and maintain documentation.
Benefits
- Health/Dental Benefits
- Access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program
- a Defined Benefit Pension
- Discounts on products and services via Workperks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
