Senior Application Developer
At a glance
Senior Software Engineering role at Livingston. Toronto · CA$84,455–CA$127,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Shape software projects from initial design through coding, testing, documentation, and debugging
- Turn business concepts into quick prototypes, then prioritize projects around security, performance, manageability, and quality
- Choose software products, integrations, and architecture approaches that address business needs
- Test releases, gather feedback from users, and recommend changes for later versions
- Investigate complex application failures, find root causes, apply fixes, and document technical changes
What you bring
- At least five years of relevant work experience
- An associate degree or post-secondary education in computer science
- Advanced capability with software development methods, AWS, development frameworks, UI tools, middleware, and at least one programming language
- Strong analysis, problem-solving, communication, and project delivery skills
Who this fits
This senior role suits an application developer who can lead technical design while remaining hands-on with development and testing. The position is based in Toronto, Ontario. You may also coordinate junior developers or work produced by outside professional services.
From the employer
Senior Application Developer
Join Livingston and grow your career in the constantly changing world of international trade. Livingston is a market leader offering customs brokerage, international trade consulting, compliance and freight forwarding services around the world. Livingston has over 3,000 employees at more than 90 key border crossings, sea ports, airports and other strategic locations in North America, Europe and Asia.
Our fast-paced and collaborative environment offers you the opportunity to work with leaders in the industry, receive recognition for achievements and develop your expertise in the complex and evolving world of trade. Learn how you can make an impact at Livingston.
JOB SUMMARY
Provide leadership and ownership in design and development of digital software initiatives to drive business automation and digitization. Design, develop, document, test, and debug new software initiatives, and serve as a technical expert on development projects where needed. Establish appropriate technology and reference platform standards and guidelines for software development. Research, recommend, and implement software solutions to support business goals and growth. Apply ingenuity to develop rapid solutions that prove value through technology.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, design, and coordinate small to large-scale software application projects.
- Translate concepts and develop rapid proof of concepts that could be taken to market quickly.
- Utilize a ‘big picture’ view of business needs to prioritize development projects and ensure consistency in security, performance, manageability, and quality across the software architecture.
- Recommend appropriate set of software products, integrations, and design solutions to meet business needs.
- Create, review, and prepare architecture design documents including solution definition, business requirements, cost estimate, and project timeline if needed
- Ensure software designs and implementations adhere to establish standards, practices, and quality.
- Lead end-user reviews of deployed software solutions; gather, analyze, and recommend changes or enhancements for future releases.
- Monitor trends in technology; research, validate, and build recommendations to implement new technologies, frameworks, or methodologies.
- Provide technical expertise to business, developers, and others throughout the software development life cycle.
- Develop, code, modify, and debug new or existing software applications.
- Write technical specifications based on design concept and business requirements.
- Review, analyze, and construct detailed functional design, technical design, or application prototype to meet business requirements.
- Create and execute unit, end-to-end, and integration testing; lead user acceptance testing, as required.
- Integrate existing software applications into new or modified systems or operating environments.
- Troubleshoot highly technical or complex software application issues through root-cause analysis; apply fixes in a timely manner and recommend improvements for future modifications.
- Maintain functional and technical documentation including all modifications.
- May coordinate the tasks of less experienced Software Developers or the output of work produced by third-party professional services company.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
- Adhere to established policies and procedures.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Advanced skill in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology
- Advanced skill in iterative development methodologies such as Agile
- Advanced skills in Amazon Web Service (AWS) tools
- Advanced skill in open-source framework tools such as Entity Framework or Windows Communication Framework (WCF)
- Advanced skill in user interface (UI) tools such as Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF, Angular, bootstrap)
- Advanced skill in middleware tools such as Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) or BizTalk
- Advanced skill in one or more programming language(s) such as COBOL, VB.NET, JAVA, UML, Microsoft .Net, C#, SQL, Angular
- Advanced skill in Microsoft Office suite
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced communication (written and oral), interpersonal and facilitation skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects and meet deadlines
WORK EXPERIENCE – MINIMUM REQUIRED
5 years of related experienceEDUCATION
Required: Associates Degree or post-secondary education in Computer ScienceCERTIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION
COMPETENCIES
AccountabilityBusiness Acumen and Straight TalkLeading and DevelopingAgilityInclusion and CollaborationCustomer First FocusAt Livingston, we are committed to fostering a flexible, growth-oriented environment where you can thrive. Our culture is built on respect, recognition, and collaboration, and we empower our team with trusted expertise, continuous learning opportunities, and long-term support. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a transparent pay philosophy aligned with market data and job-related factors.
Base salary is one component of our total rewards package which also includes incentive opportunities, benefits, and professional development. Salary ranges are established by location and reflect relevant factors such as skills, experience, and market conditions. The good-faith salary range for this position is 84,455-127,000 CAD. Actual compensation will be determined based on these factors and may vary accordingly.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Livingston
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We know some candidates, especially women and people of color, may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply.
Livingston is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please advise when submitting your application. In accordance with Ontario transparency requirements, this posting is for an existing, currently available position. In accordance with Ontario transparency requirements, this posting is for an existing, currently available position.
Job Type: Full Time
Location: ON Toronto - CN030
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