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Avant is committed to providing leading-edge solutions and services for our clients. If you’re passionate about software technology and want to expand your horizons in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we’re looking for you.

Current Opportunities:

1 Team Lead - Senior Software Developer

2 Atlassian Consultant - Junior

3 Atlassian Consultant - Senior

Team Lead - Senior Software Developer

The Job

We are seeking an energetic and motivated Software Development Team Lead with an entrepreneurial mindset to join our team at Avant. The candidate must love to work in a fast-paced, client facing environment and be passionate about creativity and learning new technology. The candidate will be responsible for contributing expertise in the following areas:

Enterprise application development and maintenance using Java JEE and related technologies.
End to end development of Atlassian MarketPlace Add-ons. This includes requirements, design/architecture, configuration, customization, as well as custom development.

As part of a small cross functional team, the candidate will play a key role in the end to end design, implementation, and delivery of solutions that satisfy our client’s business needs.

This position will have a progression of responsibilities based on demonstrated expertise.

Exhibits our Values (https://www.avant.ca/about-us/)
Is able to plan sprints and other development activities as well as provide coaching, mentoring, and quality assurance
Is excited to be part of the Avant Leadership Team and will contribute to Avant strategic and operational planning
Thrives in a fast paced and ever changing environment with other talented individuals
Is passionate about application development, maintenance, and systems integration tasks
Has had senior roles on teams that deliver high quality software
Resolves client issues as they arise in collaboration with the Avant team and client representatives
Is comfortable working on requirements and specifications, estimates, and technical documentation.
Can collaborate with the Project Manager to develop project plans.
Assists with solutions for RFP responses, estimating resource time allocations to tasks, and development of Proposals and Statements of Work for projects
Contributes technical expertise during the sales cycle.

Required Qualifications and Skills

A university degree or college diploma in the computer sciences, computer engineering, or a related discipline, preferably with a focus (major) in Programming.
Experience leading a development team and driving customer requirements.
Experience with DevOps, Agile principles, TDD, CI, and CD
Experience as Scrum Master on an Agile team is a nice to have
Expert knowledge of Java EE development.
Experience with Laravel, PHP
Experience: C/C++, Linux/Unix, JavaScript.
Experience with consuming, producing, and designing RESTful web services.
Understands the software development life cycle and related tools/technologies.
Experience working with relational databases.
Working knowledge of the Atlassian suite of products is preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Adaptable, flexible, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Reliable, responsible and motivated. Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, and to use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to articulate thoughts and express oneself succinctly in face-to-face and written communications.

Experience

8 – 10 years of experience as a developer and/or technical lead on development projects.
Experience in providing I.T. consulting services to clients would be an asset.

What we offer

Competitive salary & benefits
Flexible start time and work life balance
Paid educational advancement opportunities
Retirement savings plan contributions
Variable compensation bonus plan
A challenging and fun work environment

Job Type

Benefits:

- - Dental care
  - Employee assistance program
  - Extended health care
  - RRSP match
  - Vision care
  Schedule:
  - 8 hour shift
  - Monday to Friday
  Experience:
  - providing I.T. consulting services to clients: 1 year (Required)
  - Developer: 8 years (Required)
  Work remotely:
  - Temporarily due to COVID-19
  COVID-19 precaution(s):
  - Remote interview process
  - Virtual meetings
  - Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

To be considered, please submit a resume along with a cover letter to hr@avant.ca.

Atlassian Consultant - Junior

The Job

We are seeking an energetic and motivated individual to join our Winnipeg office as a Junior Atlassian Consultant, to assist in our Atlassian implementation projects. Projects vary from short term advisory engagements to long term, multi-product implementations. They can span a broad range of operational departments, working closely with both technical and non-technical teams, often with multiple key stakeholders. For this reason, strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical customers is critical to the success of projects. We are looking for the right team member to join our growing Atlassian Expert consultancy that has solid experience, superior interpersonal skills, and the drive, creativity and passion to make each project a success.

Responsibilities

Work with internal resources and stakeholders to discover and document the business and subsequent system requirements
Configure effective solutions that utilize the Atlassian tools and meet client expectations and business requirements

Provide administration support for the Atlassian Toolset

Implement client processes, solutions, and develop documentation

Required Qualifications and Skills

1-3 years experience in requirements/business analysis and process improvement

Outstanding interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Excellent written skills

Ability to think critically and creatively

Strong attention to detail

A passion for software, development tools, development processes & methodologies, ITSM, and most importantly, a passion for working with and helping customers achieve their goals

Experience with Atlassian software, including Jira, JIRA Service Management, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Bamboo considered an asset. Training will be provided.

A background within business computing would be advantageous for this position

What we offer

A fast paced, challenging, and fun work environment that rewards hard work and creativity
Competitive salary & benefits
Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
Variable Compensation Program
Use of high-end modern equipment
Flexible start time and work life balance
Paid educational advancement opportunities

Job Type

Full-time

To be considered, please submit a resume along with a cover letter to hr@avant.ca.

Atlassian Consultant - Senior

The Job

We are seeking an energetic and motivated individual to join either our Winnipeg or Toronto offices to as a Senior Atlassian (Jira) Consultant.

You will lead the end to end development of systems integration solutions using the Atlassian stack. This includes requirements, design/architecture, configuration, customization, as well as custom development.

Projects vary from short term advisory engagements to long term, multi-product implementations. They can span a broad range of operational departments, involving both technical and non-technical teams, often with multiple key stakeholders. For this reason, strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical customers is critical to the success of projects. We are looking for the right team member to join our growing Atlassian consultancy that has solid experience, superior interpersonal skills, and the drive, creativity and passion to make each project a success.

Responsibilities

Work closely with customer stakeholders to discover and document the business and subsequent system requirements
Define and build effective solutions that utilize the Atlassian tools to meet client expectations and business requirements
Provide expert advise on use of the Atlassian Toolset
Implement client processes, solutions, and develop documentation

Required Qualifications and Skills

A university degree or college diploma in the computer sciences, computer engineering, or a related discipline.
Ideally possess hands-on experience leading the implementation of Atlassian tools but will train the right candidate who is looking to make the switch to specialize in Atlassian.
Experience with Atlassian software, including Jira Core, Jira Software, JIRA Service Management, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Bamboo is considered an asset.
5 – 10 years experience as an IT analyst, architect, or software/application developer is required.
5 – 10 years experience with SLDC/ALM, ITSM, and/or building & delivering software Business Solutions.
Outstanding interpersonal and verbal communication skills and like working closely with customers in highly collaborative settings.
Excellent written skills
Ability to think critically and creatively
Strong attention to detail
A passion for software, development tools, development processes & methodologies, ITSM, and most importantly, a passion for working with and helping customers achieve their goals.

What we offer

A fast paced, challenging, and fun work environment that rewards hard work and creativity
Competitive salary & benefits
Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
Variable Compensation Program
Use of high-end modern equipment
Flexible start time and work life balance
Paid educational advancement opportunities

Job Type

Full-time

To be considered, please submit a resume along with a cover letter to hr@avant.ca.

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