Software Applications & Integration Lead

Valard Construction•Edmonton, AB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Information Technology – Business Applications group is currently looking to add a Software Applications & Integration Lead to our growing team, based in Edmonton, AB. Reporting to the Director of IT, we are seeking an experienced and technically grounded software engineer to take on a senior leadership role responsible for the execution, stabilization, and modernization of Valard's custom application portfolio and integration layer across SaaS and COTS platforms. Working closely with the Application Manager, the successful candidate will translate strategic direction into reliable, supportable, and scalable solutions — balancing hands-on technical leadership with cross-team coordination to ensure modernization initiatives progress without compromising day-to-day operational stability.

Requirements

Post-Secondary education in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered)
5 years of experience in application development, integration, or enterprise systems
Strong hands-on experience with custom applications, automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, and .NET ), and integration patterns and data flows
Experience working across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments
Experience working within a DevOps environment, including familiarity with version control (e.g., Git), work item tracking, and development lifecycle tooling (e.g., Azure DevOps)
Experience working alongside AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar), including reviewing, validating, and quality-checking AI-generated code
Proven ability to lead technical work while remaining hands-on
Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

Nice To Haves

Experience modernizing legacy systems or integration layers
Familiarity with Azure services (Key Vault, SQL, Service Bus, API Management) and CI/CD pipelines and release management
Experience working with external vendors and system integrators
Background in construction, utilities, or asset-intensive industries

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day execution across Valard's custom applications, including CM / PM / Quality Management platforms, Time and Data Capture systems, HCM platforms, SharePoint, and Power Platform
Provide technical leadership across integration, stabilization, modernization, and sustainment initiatives, acting as the primary escalation point for complex application and integration issues
Own and evolve Valard's integration layer, including PowerShell automation, API-based integrations, M365 Power Platform, SharePoint Online, BOOMI, and Azure Service configurations
Establish and enforce integration standards for logging and monitoring, error handling, and credential management, supporting the transition from legacy to modern cloud-aligned architectures
Ensure applications are stable, observable, documented, and supportable; partner with Service Desk and Operations teams to improve incident response and reduce recurring issues
Support release planning, environment management, and deployment coordination
Work closely with the Application Manager to translate strategic initiatives into executable technical plans, pressure-test proposed solutions, and maintain continuity across vendors, internal teams, and stakeholders
Represent the application and integration domain in technical discussions and leadership meetings as required
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to System/Business Analysts, Application Engineers, and junior technical resources, promoting consistent engineering practices and knowledge sharing across the team