Ruby on Rails

POSITION: TECHNICAL DEVELOPER

START DATE: November 1st 2014

Job Category: Information Technology, Healthcare, Medical, Pharmaceutical

Hours: Monday to Friday, Days; Standard 40 hours per week

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications

Employer Summary:

The Canadian Pharmacy (TCP) is an International Prescription Service (IPS) pharmacy located in Winnipeg, Manitoba providing a wide range of products and services focused on providing quality healthcare. TCP has a reputation for providing excellent customer service by helping customers lead longer, healthier lives. TCP employs a dedicated team of licensed pharmacists, experienced doctors, pharmacy technicians, business development professionals and CSRs. TCP provides a dynamic team environment and opportunity to expand your skills and future opportunities.

JOB TITLE:                             Programmer / Developer

PRIMARY FUNCTION:           Develop information systems by designing, developing, installing, integrating and managing support of software solutions

REPORTS TO:                         Senior Systems Consultant, President/Owner

SUPERVISES:                          None

ROLE ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate for this role will:

·       Define system objectives by analyzing user requirements, envisioning system features and functionality

·       Under the direction of the senior systems consultant, design and develop systems by setting expectations and features priorities throughout development life cycle; provide applicable research and opinions on design methodologies and tool sets; complete programming using languages and software products; and design and conduct testing.

·       Complete application development by coordinating requirements, schedules, and activities; contribute to team meetings; troubleshoot development and production problems possibly across multiple environments and operating platforms.

·       Improve operations by conducting systems analysis; recommend changes in policies and procedures.

·       Support users by developing documentation and assistance tools.

·       Update job knowledge by researching new technologies and software products; participate in educational opportunities; read professional publications; maintain personal networks; and participate in professional organizations as appropriate.

·       Protect operations by keeping information confidential.

The above statements reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions and duties and shall not be constructed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

General Skills/Qualifications:

Analyzing Information, General Programming Skills, Software Design, Software Debugging, Software Documentation, Software Testing, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Software Development Fundamentals, Software Development Process, Software Requirements

Specific Technical Qualifications:

1.     Graduate from an approved Computer Science Program (University or Technical College)

2.     Advanced development skills including Apple OS X Mac Mini Server, Ruby on Rails Application Server, MySQL Database, Redis Messaging Platform, Sidekiq Job Scheduling

3.     Ideal candidates will have experience developing or supporting Pharmacy Software Systems

Functional Qualifications:

1.     Demonstrated ability to problem solve, provide constructive suggestions, interpret business goals

2.     Interest in working in a small, customer-focused, team environment

3.     Demonstrated ability to work with self-direction and set priorities

4.     Demonstrated fluency in English, verbally and in writing

5.     A self-motivated, well-organized, detail oriented personality

6.     Excellent interpersonal & communication skills

7.     Experience in the Pharmacy Industry is an asset

If your skills and experience match this posting, please forward your resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the above criteria in confidence to:

David Zimmer

President, The Canadian Pharmacy

103 – 1780 Wellington Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba, CANADA R3H 1B3

www.TheCanadianPharmacy.com        

davidz@TheCanadianPharmacy.com

Phone:    204.697.5910

Fax:         204.697.5919