Specialist, Software Engineering (Microsoft Azure)

Job Requisition ID: 10987

Position Status:  Permanent Full Time 

Position Type:  Hybrid 

Office Location:  Montreal (QC); Ottawa (ON); Toronto (ON)

Travel Requirement:  Limited 

Language Designation:  English Essential 

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak):  ZZZ 

Security Requirement:  Reliability Status 

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration , connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. We have  flexibility , in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role. Our leadership style is guided by trust , where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

  • Annual Paid vacation.
  • Annual individual performance incentive.
  • Defined benefit pension plan.
  • Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
  • Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more. 
  • An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
  • While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.
  • About the role

    CMHC is committed to continuously improving our IT services and operational efficiency. The addition of new IT roles is a strategic move to bolster our capabilities and ensure we can meet the evolving needs of our clients and stakeholders.

    Join the Business Solutions Engineering team where the next generations of software applications are being developed to enable CMHC to achieve its mission. In the role of Specialist, Software Engineering (Microsoft Azure), you will be responsible for the design and implementation of innovative software solutions. You will act as a point of contact for all stakeholders to ensure business requirements are understood and met, all while supporting continuous improvement through CMHC’s systems.

    What you’ll do:

  • Collaborate with the client community to determine their system needs, document the current and proposed business processes, and advise clients of the proposed solutions and their impacts.
  • Author technical specification documents and diagrams for new and existing solutions.
  • Design cloud solutions, selecting appropriate Azure services, and optimizing resource utilization for high availability and performance.
  • Create backend solutions, such as using Azure Functions Apps and Azure Logic Apps that integrate with Dynamics 365.
  • Participate in the testing and defect resolution process and deployment activities.
  • Deploying applications, configuring services, and monitoring and troubleshooting in Azure environments.
  • Implement robust security measures, access controls, and compliance standards to safeguard applications and data.
  • What you should have:

  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience designing, implementing, testing, deploying Azure cloud solutions.
  • Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, including scalability, load balancing, and distributed systems.
  • A strong ability to establish and apply development best practices.
  • A passion for technology and motivation that is driven by technical challenges and innovation.
  • A desire to continuously grow your expertise through learning and professional development.
  • Previous experience leading and mentoring junior developers and performing code reviews.
  • Previous experience working in an Agile environment, with the ability to solve complex problems and engage in challenging projects.
  • Proven interpersonal, leadership and business competencies, including teamwork, facilitation, communication, presentation, influencing and negotiation skills.
  • Technologies:

  • The ability to create and support Azure solutions using services/resources such as API management, Key Vault, Storage Account, Event Grid, Service Bus.
  • Leading experience in developing code using Visual Studio, .Net Development (C#).
  • Experience in SQL development and Relational Database management systems.
  • Good knowledge of agile methodologies, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Git, SQL and Relational Database management systems.
  • It would be great if you also had: 

  • Microsoft Azure Certifications.
  • Some experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM.
  • Bilingualism (English and French).
  • Posting closing date:  Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

    Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

    We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

    CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

    What happens after you apply 

    We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. . If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

    If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!

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