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We’re looking for a Web Content Loader! Reach out if you’re interested and feel free to refer friends/colleagues!   Type of Employment: Contract Title: Web Content Loader Term: 5 months + possible extensions Location: Remote for now/ Ontario Job ID number: C1199   Job Description

• Enter or update web content - This includes images/widgets on the client's systems using Sitecore’s content management system
• Review content and check for accuracy - Conduct quality assurance testing of sites to ensure that the content (text, links, images/widgets, etc.) have been entered as per the request and fixed as necessary
• Effectively prioritize and manage individually assigned tasks independently, and being able to work to scheduled deliverables and sometimes extremely tight deadlines
• Work closely with other team members to deliver high-quality services to clients

Skills & Experience

• Proven work experience as a web content editor
• Familiarity with content management systems - Preferred working knowledge of Sitecore CMS (not mandatory)
• Medium level of experience working with HTML (Most content updates are to be made within the HTML editor, this includes updating tables and widgets)
• Be able to work on your own or in a team – Being able to work independently in a team environment, with the ability to self-review and correct ones work
• Ability to work on multiple sites/tasks at any given time
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Attention to detail

We’re looking for a Product Manager! Reach out if you’re interested and feel free to refer friends/colleagues!   Type of Employment: Contract Title: Product Manager Term: 6 months + possible extensions Location: Remote for now/ Ontario Job ID number: C1198   Qualifications:

• University degree in Business Administration or Computer Science, Information Services or equivalent.
• 3-5 years experience delivering successful software products in a Product Management and customer-facing role
• Strong knowledge of digital products, focusing on web and mobile channels
• Experience in supporting Pre-Sales activities and customer accounts/engagements.
• Design thinking exposure an asset
• Agile and DevOps experience an asset
• Eager self-starter
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Strong relationship-building skills (Internal team, business stakeholders, project execution teams)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple technology priorities across all business divisions and shared service departments.
• Superior presentation skills to be able to discuss and explain information clearly and concisely to a business and technical and non-technical audience.
• Ability to conceptualize complex ideas into the key artifacts required to develop solutions
• Experience with writing business cases, feasibility and alternative studies, and competitive and market analysis
• Previous relocation operations experience is an asset
• Previous experience with integration between HR, Finance, and/or other systems is an asset.

We’re looking for a JMeter Consultant! Reach out if you’re interested and feel free to refer friends/colleagues!   Type of Employment: Contract Title: JMeter Consultant Term: 6 months + possible extensions Location: Remote for now/ Ontario Job ID number: C1197   Responsibilities: The Sr. application monitoring consultant will be responsible for monitoring Pega applications using Broadcom tools for synthetic and application monitoring.  Monitoring applications in both the ASM/Application synthetic management and APM /Application performance management.  Writing JMeter scripts to automate validation tasks, reporting to the application support team where scripts failed, and following up to ensure resolution.   Skills:

• Strong hands-on JMeter scripting experience
• Strong background with application performance monitoring and synthetic monitoring
• Good communication skills

 

We’re looking for a Software Test Engineer! Reach out if you’re interested and feel free to refer friends/colleagues!   Type of Employment: Contract Title: Software Test Engineer Term: 6 months + possible extensions Location: Remote for now/ Montreal Job ID number: C1195 Daily Responsibilities:

• Consult with developers on software and system design in order to facilitate test automation.
• Create, enhance, extend, and maintain test automation libraries and frameworks
• Solve complex automation challenges and work on complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Design and develop automated unit, functional, regression and performance test programs or scripts based on libraries of re-usable test code modules or functions.
• Understand event-driven, API, and other pertinent software architectures and implement industry standards test strategies.
• Develop deep knowledge of systems to see breaking changes.
• Design, develop and maintain supporting Engineering tools
• Work with scrum teams to establish and promote best practices, standards, and processes for automation testing.
• Train test automation engineers on the proper development of automated tests
• Work as a member of an Agile SCRUM team delivering high-quality software in two-week sprints
• Define and document test cases based on user stories
• Participate in design and code reviews associated with test automation development
• Document software issues and enhancement requests and assist development with concise and detailed steps for duplication of the defects found while performing manual functional, integration, and regression tests
• Effectively interact with interfacing organizations and work together as a team to deliver projects on time and on budget
• Contribute towards team estimation and scheduling process
• Other duties as required
• Work with domain experts and developers to develop and execute test plans

Must have:

• Fully bilingual: English and French, can understand and communicate Quebecois
• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related degree (or equivalent experience)
• 1-3 years of experience in software automated testing and/or development preferred

Requirements: 

• Demonstrated programming abilities using Java is required
• Experience with design patterns and OO design as applied to test code and frameworks
• Agile software development processes, software QA and testing methodologies
• Experience with web application test automation tools such as Selenium or Protractor is desirable
• JUnit, TestNG, Spock, or similar Java unit testing framework experience
• Knowledge or experience with Groovy is highly desirable
• Experience with test-driven, behavior-driven or acceptance test-driven development is desirable
• Experience using tools such as Jira, Git, Maven, and Jenkins is desirable
• Proficiency with database technologies such as SQL, MySQL, and MongoDB
• The ability to troubleshoot and analyze; must be able to dig into issues and problems and escalate or solve them appropriately.
• Inclined to work as part of a highly motivated and innovative engineering team and contribute to the business, technical and operational goals of the company.
• Excellent teamwork, time management, and communication skills are a must.
• Ability to understand and test event-driven architectures.
• Ability to work with customers to develop and execute automated test plans.
• Ability to lead and mentor members of the QA team
• Strong programming skills in Java or comparable language
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Desire and ability to learn new skills and improve upon current skills
• Ability to comprehend complexity, to fully understand a product with all of its business and technological implications, and to approach the improvement of its quality from that perspective
• The high degree of efficiency and motivation in work habits in a challenging, fast-paced environment. Committed to meeting testing deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills, with both technical and non-technical team members

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer! Reach out if you’re interested and feel free to refer friends/colleagues!   Type of Employment: Contract Title: Senior Software Engineer Term: 6 months + possible extensions Location: Remote for now/ Ontario Job ID number: C1194   Responsibilities:

• Fully bilingual: English and French, can understand and communicate Quebecois
• BA/BS degree in Computer Science or related field. Advanced technical degree and/or related training a plus
• At least 4+ years of multi-threaded server-side web application development experience

• Use of RESTful to create Service-Oriented Architecture
• Building Framework & Platforms for a multi-datacenter that can be deployed globally
• Experience with cloud deployments
• Responsible for the technical product
• Design for High availability, SLA (service level agreements)
• Failure mode testing
•   Managing design practices and implementation
• Polyglot capabilities
• Proven track record designing and implementing web applications with highly optimized and scalable architectures
• Ability to work independently; designing, developing, and deploying solutions, and delivering projects on time with minimal direction.
• Experience evaluating and implementing best practices tools and techniques for software development, leading code reviews, and coaching/mentoring Java Developers
•      Expert Java skills and object-oriented design experience
• Strong working knowledge of the Java web technology platform, applied use of design patterns, JSP and servlets
• Excellent database development skills including a solid understanding of database technologies, and logical and physical data modeling
• Experience with session management, object-relational mapping, XML web services, and agile development methodologies desired
• Design and development of platform-level components including events architectures, messaging and coaching.
• Working knowledge with Spring Framework strongly desired

We’re looking for a QA/CSV Specialist! Reach out if you’re interested and feel free to refer friends/colleagues!   Type of Employment: Contract Title: QA/CSV Specialist Term: 4-months + possible extensions Location: Remote for now/ Ontario Job ID number: C1193   Requirement:

• Testing and validation of Computerized systems (not equipment validation)
• Agile methodology
• fast-paced environment
• EMR/EHR (Electronic Health Record)
• Integration and API testing

Must have:

• Strong GxP validation as per FDA/EU regulations and software testing
• Strong Computer system Validation experience

 

We’re looking for a Python Developer! Reach out if you’re interested and feel free to refer friends/colleagues!   Type of Employment: Contract Title: Tableau Developer Term: 6 months + possible extensions Location: Remote for now/ Ontario Job ID number: C1192   RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with solution architect and collaborate on the design of the new solution.
• Development, testing, implementation, and support (DevOps) of new software or enhancements to existing applications.
• Successful completion of assigned task items and ability to work on all levels of complexity in the delivery of the solution.
• Performs analysis and determines the required customizations and configurations for a new application or enhancement.
• Produces the required technical detailed design and program specifications as it applies to the solution being worked on to meet business requirements for new applications and enhancements.
• Other than reviews from Team Lead or Manager, works completely independently, with significant collaboration with other teams and with the Business.
• Ensures deliverables are delivered on time, on quality, and meet the business needs.
• Escalates issues to the Team Lead on a timely basis for assistance in resolution.
• In collaboration with the Team Lead, provides input to estimates for development work.

  SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Solid application development skills and strong software development lifecycle knowledge
• Solid background in the technical aspects of implementing large complex integrated systems.
• Strong understanding of common business processes and practices
• Strong knowledge and experience of systems design
• Strong experience and understanding of integration and SOA/web-services/middleware technologies.
• Strong knowledge, experience, and support (DevOps) on the following stack: Python3, Django, Postgres 12, Java, JSON, Linux, REST, AWS.  Heroku is a definite asset.
• Integration Technologies: SSIS, REST API’s, Message Queue, Service Bus, API Gateway’s
• Portal Technologies : Java, Django, JSP, Angular JS, Node JS, SharePoint, XML, YAML, JSON.

• Strong background and experience of Postgres 12, MS SQL database, MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle, TSQL, PL-SQL, SSRS, SSAS, SSIS.
• Knowledge of Visual Studio 2017 or higher, GitHub, TFS, JIRA and MS Project server is essential.

• Knowledge of Change Management, Incident Management, and Project Management is essential.

 

We’re looking for a Lead Project Coordinator! Reach out if you’re interested and feel free to refer friends/colleagues!   Type of Employment: Contract Title: Lead Project Coordinator Term: 6 months + possible extensions Location: Remote for now/ Ontario Job ID number: C1191   Job Description

• Direct and coordinate project activities to ensure project progress on schedule.
• Work with project team members to log and track issues or action items, and provide advice to resolve problems
• Update Mercer project management tools to accurately reflect project status and coordinate schedule changes as required with the support of the Mercer project delivery team and consultants.
• Summarize projects status and project issues to report to Project Management Office (PMO)
• Assist in preparation of requirements documentation throughout the project lifecycle using templated documents and prescribed logs to document needs
• Review requirements documentation and logged change requests to check for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with product functionality.
• Identify and escalate requests for non-standard, out-of-scope work to designated project team members and PMO for guidance.
• Conduct quality assurance testing of sites to ensure that the content (text, links, images/widgets, etc.) have been configured as per the request and/or fixed as necessary
• Oversee QA and UAT logs and liaise with consultants on testing status
• On occasion, perform simple updates/fixes to web content on Mercer’s systems using Sitecore’s content management system as needed to minimize issues logged.

  Skills & Experience

• Ability to support and work with multiple team members simultaneously, to deliver high-quality services to clients
• Ability to prioritize and manage individual tasks independently, being able to work to scheduled deliverables under tight deadlines
• Ability to prioritize and manage issues, escalating complex issues when needed
• Strong administrative skills with a focus on details
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be proactive, accountable, collaborative, and externally client-focused
• Experience with Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Sharepoint
• Some experience with web content editors preferred

  Additional Skills:

• Contract Review
• Business Process
• Microsoft Project
• Project Management
• Lifecycle Management
• Business Administration
• Process Improvement
• Project Planning and Development Skills
• Microsoft Visio
• Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Change Management
• Staff Management
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Data Analysis
• Quality Assurance and Control

We’re looking for a Senior Application Developer! Reach out if you’re interested and feel free to refer friends/colleagues!   Type of Employment: Full-Time Title: Senior Application Developer Location: Remote for now/ Ontario Job ID number: C1190  

Accountabilities

• Communicate to various lines of business at all levels of the organization
• Adhere to coding standards
• Design, code, and test technically sound development solutions including, but not limited to: database creation; Windows applications; batch reporting; web applications; web services;
• React to problems and correct programs and processes as required while instituting best practices and disciplines for software development

• Work with and take direction along with associated written requirements from the business analysis team to develop programs  to specification
• Work with business analysts and project managers to prepare functional and design specifications
• Identify issues and provide solutions for system deficiencies
• Document system components and related interfaces
• Provide accurate time estimates for deliverables; when all relevant information is not present at the time of estimation, provide time estimate within the acceptable percentage of deviation
• Interpreting, understand and explain system-level diagrams and designs
• Address performance issues, ensuring high scalability of all applications as well as the support of high traffic volume
• Comprehend compliance issues; demonstrate familiarity with securing web-based applications
• Mentor junior developers when requested
• Interact with system architects to understand functional and technical requirements for the given solution
• Develop and execute unit tests for each assigned task
• Perform data analysis to extract data; categorize data to identify and analyze behavioral data, uncovering hidden patterns, unknown correlations, and other useful information
• Provide second-level support

 

Job-Related Experience

• Minimum 6 years’ Microsoft programming and analysis experience in a distributed environment
• Experience with financial, subscription management, and business intelligence applications
• Demonstrated proficiency in:
  • defining and documenting system components and related interfaces;
  • technical design;
  • translating detailed program specifications into program code; and
  • defining and documenting technical estimates for assigned work packages
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle
• Proficiency in SQL applications, including Enterprise Manager and SQL Query Analyzer
• Experience creating database tables; indexes; Transact-SQL; stored procedures; triggers; SSIS/DTS packages; and reporting applications including Crystal Reports
• Strong working experience in SQL 2012 environments
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • VB.Net
  • C#
  • C++
  • ASP
  • HTML

• Knowledge of various operating systems, including Windows, Mac, and Linux

We’re looking for a PowerBI Consultant! Reach out if you’re interested and feel free to refer friends/colleagues!   Type of Employment: Contract Title: .Net Developer Term: 6-12 months + possible extensions Location: Remote for now/ Ontario Job ID number: C1189   Major Responsibilities and Experiences

• Design, build and implement business intelligence tools and visual analytics using Power-BI to drive faster decisions and better results.
• Ensures fit between data solutions, operations, and strategic directions to maximize value creation related to data.
• Actively participate in needs assessment and diagnostics of data mining solutions with the business.
• Provide technical expertise on data architecture, quality, and implementation of data analysis solutions.
• Supports ad-hoc requests to address day-to-day Operations issues and opportunities.
• Leads the script testing & data validation & technical documentation (Compliance Requirements) during the migration and between the development, regression, pre-production, and production environment.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Information Technology or Computer science
• 3+ years of experience in architecture, business intelligence, applications, and concepts of data management and analysis.
• Experience with Visualization tools like Power-BI, Qliksence, and ability to tell the story of data
• Experience working with database like MS SQL, Oracle, and good in SQL queries
• Background in the Solutions development lifecycle. Ability to translate business requirements to technical solutions, information modeling, and problem-solving.
• Proven ability to plan, schedule, and deliver quality work with multi-tasking skills
• Experience with open-source cloud-based platforms, Power BI, Microsoft Azure, SAS, or any other public / private cloud platforms.

We’re looking for Cyber Security Specialist! Reach out if you’re interested and feel free to refer friends/colleagues!   Type of Employment: Contract Title: Cyber Security Specialist Term: 12 months + possible extensions Location: Remote for now/ Ontario Job ID number: C1188   Requirements:

• Must have 3+ years of overall experience in actual Cyber Security Operations role (not network operations and other types of complementary functions).
• Must have in-depth hands-on experience:

o             SIEM Technologies o            IPS, Next-Gen Firewalls, UTM o             Threat Intelligence Platforms o             Packet Analysis, Log Analysis. o             AV, Endpoint Detection Response- EDR o             Email Security o             WAF, Web Proxy o             Cloud Security – Azure, AWS, Office365, EDR, SIEM, VM, DevSecOps o             VM Scanners o             Identity Access Management   Top Skills Required

• Cyber Security Incident Handling
• Cloud Security – Azure, AWS, Office365, EDR, SIEM, VM, DevSecOps
• Threat Hunting
• Highly motivated and effective at independent learning and knowledge development in advanced cybersecurity domains
• Excellent collaboration and communication cross-teams and at all levels

  Other Skills:

• Packet Analysis/Engineering
• Digital Forensics; certified via EC-Council
• SOAR Implementation, Configuration, and Operations
• Application Security

We’re looking for a Business Analyst/Project Manager! Reach out if you’re interested and feel free to refer friends/colleagues!   Type of Employment: Contract Title: Business Analyst/Project Manager Term:  6 months + possible extensions Location: Remote for now/ Ontario Job ID number: C1187   Requirements:

• Business facing consultant that can interact with the Business
• Sanction Screening and Transaction Monitoring Screening
• Will help strategize the Rules pertaining to this and Regulations
• Consist of Analysis/ Analytics

 

We’re looking for a .Net Developer! Reach out if you’re interested and feel free to refer friends/colleagues!   Type of Employment: Contract Title: .Net Developer Term: 12 months + possible extensions Location: Remote for now/ Ontario Job ID number: C1185   Requirements:

• Strong .Net design and development background
• Experience working with vendor’s
• Good communication skills
• IVR experience an asset

We’re looking for a Tableau Developer! Reach out if you’re interested and feel free to refer friends/colleagues!   Type of Employment: Contract Title: Tableau Developer Term: 6 months + possible extensions Location: Remote for now/ Ontario Job ID number: C1186   The role is doing hand on Tableau development and visualization for the IFRS 17 project.  Interfacing with the business to understand reporting needs as well as doing some data sourcing and finally Tableau dashboard development.  These reports will enable the business to meet new accounting standards in IFRS 17   Requirements:

• 10+years reporting and Tableau development experience
• Good communication skills and business-facing experience
• Must have some back end data sourcing experience working with SQL
• Insurance- nice to have but not required

We’re looking for an Azure Data Engineer! Reach out if you’re interested and feel free to refer friends/colleagues!   Type of Employment: Contract Title: Azure Data Engineer Term: 12 months + possible extensions Location: Remote for now/ Ontario Job ID number: C1184   Primary Responsibilities:

• Enterprise-grade technology systems design, implementation, operations, and tier 3 support, adhering to EDC guidelines and standards
• Effective problem solving and root cause analysis
• Collaboration with team members, and stakeholders to drive customer satisfaction
• Collaboration with third-party service support teams as needed

Specific Project Requirements:

• Stabilization of legacy data technology services
• Modernization of data technology services
• Enhancements of Azure Data services

Top Skills Required:

• Azure data services from code (Terraform) following CI/CD best practices, including Azure Synapse, Databricks, SQL Database, Event Hub, Data Factory, Machine Learning Services, and Power BI.
• Denodo- strong architectural and administration knowledge
• Consultation support for data engineering, data analysts/scientists, data architecture

Other Skills Required:

• Tier 3 technical support for the production environment. Knowledge of ITIL best practices.

Assets: SAS Viya, R, Python knowledge