Vermont Information Processing Looking for RPG Software Developer at Ottawa, ON Full Time

VIP is seeking an innovative, customer focused, self-directed person to join the VIP RPG Development Team. The RPG Software Developer will work with our existing suite of software applications and be responsible for creating new programs, enhancing existing programs by adding features, coding interfaces and fixing software bugs.

The successful candidate will have practical programming experience in RPG, knowledge of programming best practices, and have the ability to work in a high energy environment. You will work with a team of programmers who improve the features and stability of existing applications. You will also be responsible for assigned programming changes, as identified by our customers, which are related to minor enhancements, bug fixes and customization of software or interface (data extracts).

Additional Primary Responsibilities:

• Review requests and clarify requirements with customers or service teams
• Estimate coding effort and approximate due date
• Identify best programming language and code to satisfy requirements
• Make coding changes in appropriate source controlled environments
• Document programming changes and outline of testing protocol
• Release code to QC for creation of distribution
• Be available to support the coding changes as a Tier 3 resource to Customer Support

Requirements:

• RPG programming or related experience with a language such as COBOL
• Bachelor’s degree with 1+ year related experience, or 2+ years related experience
• Experience in the creation and maintenance of computer programs and control of languages
• Experience with financial applications, business applications, or data extracts
• Languages: primarily RPG, SQL, COBOL & C++
• Tools: Jira, MDCMS, Grafana, Graylog
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Willingness and ability to learn new coding languages and technologies
• Ability to remain on task in a kinetic environment

All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

COVID-19 considerations:
Full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment at VIP unless there is a medical or religious reason for exemption from this requirement.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• RPG or COBOL: 1 year (required)