Application Development Associate Jobs in Burnaby, BC

At Raymond James, we develop, we collaborate, we decide, we deliver, and we improve together.

Raymond James Ltd. is Canada's leading independent investment dealers offering high quality investment products and services to Canadians seeking customized solutions to their wealth management needs.

Engineer, Application Development - 6 Month Contract

How does the role impact the organization?
Under the direction of the Manager of Systems Development, the Application Development Engineer is responsible for the analysis, design, development, testing, support and documentation of various business systems, ensuring that the needs of the Canadian operations of Raymond James Ltd. are met.

What will your role be responsible for? 

• Develop client-specific applications, ensuring that business and technical needs are met.
• Work closely with clients and/or project managers to determine technical project requirements.
• Contribute to the selection, planning, and testing of 3rd party software.
• Provide support to in-house developed applications.
• Contribute to the development of technical project plans and work estimates.
• Support and enforce internal security standards and policies.

What can you expect from us?

Our most important investment is in people.  Upon eligibility, Raymond James Ltd offers flexible workstyles, a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits range from Health Benefits, RRSP Matching Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Days, Discretionary Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement and many more! We also support internal promotion and community involvement

What do we expect from you?

To qualify for this opportunity, you possess:

• 5 years of Full stack .NET development experience, with emphasis in: ASP.NET MVC5 and Razor View Engine, C# 5.0, .NET Framework 4.5/4.8, .NET Core, Entity Framework 6.
• In depth working knowledge of HTML, CSS, unobtrusive JavaScript, jQuery, XML, XHTML, and XAML.
• Experience designing and construction of JSON-based ASP.NET Web API and REST API
• Integrating our front-end UI with the constructed API
• Experience with React, Xamarin Forms and/or.NET MAUI is an asset.
• Hands-on experience with Visual Studio 2019, MSSQL 2016 or newer and Web Deployment Packaging.
• A strong foundation in object orientated programming (including analysis and design), development methodologies, design patterns and data modeling.
• Knowledge of, or an interest in learning dynamic object-oriented languages, to maintain and support a broad base of existing applications.
• Working knowledge of version control using Subversion.
• 3 - 6 consecutive years of full-time experience in an IT Development environment, with an emphasis on web development, preferably in the financial services or brokerage industry.
• A minimum of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Technology or commensurate qualifications and/or experience.
• Experience working in a collaborative small team environment.
• An ability to learn, understand and apply new technologies and business knowledge.
• A keen attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

We encourage our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

Salary Range: $90,000 - 100,000 annually, in addition to competitive performance bonuses/incentives.

Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, internal equity, and other job requirements.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Raymond James - we honor, value, respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic self, our organization, clients and communities thrive, it is part of our people-first culture. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. 
Here at Raymond James we demonstrate our commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. To request accommodations, candidates are instructed to contact Human Resources via email at recruitment@raymondjames.ca. By reaching out to this email address, candidates can communicate their specific requirements and discuss the necessary accommodations they may need to participate fully in the recruitment process.

We may use automated or AI-enabled tools to support parts of our recruitment and screening process, including screening, assessing or selecting applicants where applicable. These tools help us review applications efficiently, but they do not replace human decision-making.