Junior Developer

Junior Developer at Babcock International Group

In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important. Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.

Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa. Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’

Be Part of Something Big

Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication.

Our Babcock Principles create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great:

• Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’
• Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make
• Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.
• Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.
• Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.

Our Commitment to Your Well-being

Our people are at the heart of creating a safe and secure world. We offer a collection of programs and benefits designed to support their well-being:

Health & Well-being

• 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums
• Our Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being
• Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges
• A Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows

Planning for the Future

• Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA

Flexibility in How We Work

• We offer an agile workplace for several positions
• An option of a compressed work schedule supports work/life interests
• Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure

Growth and Recognition

• A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program
• Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues

We encourage you to learn more about Babcock Canada by exploring our website: babcockcanada.com.

About the Junior Developer Role

In this role, you will:

• Develop responsive and scalable web applications using modern web technologies, frameworks, and programming languages.
• Develop business logic and APIs to enable smooth data transactions between the front-end and back-end components of web and database solutions.
• Work with the team to build and maintain the database structures and capabilities of web solutions.
• Conduct and participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, efficiency, and adherence to industry best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug technical issues.
• Provide analytical and technical support for requests, projects, or initiatives.
• Work alongside solutions team to write or expand on technical documentation for new and existing solutions.
• Work with the various teams throughout the software development lifecycle in following core Agile principles.
• Collaborate with teams across the business to gather, analyse and translate user requirements into technical specifications and user stories.
• Other duties as directed.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate brings:

• Experience of development processes under the Agile/Scrum methodology
• Proficiency in working in both frontend and backend technologies and languages.
• Experience using web technologies such as JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and frameworks such as .NET (MVC, Core, Web Forms)
• Experience in relational database design and maintenance using Oracle PLSQL or MSSQL / T-SQL
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and integration of third-party web services.
• Ability to write testable code, supported by unit tests and integration tests.
• Proficiency in UI/UX design principles and proper responsive web design.
• Experience with using version control, such as Azure DevOps / Git.
• Technical writing skills with ability to produce technical documentation.
• Self-motivated, self-directed, and independent thinking as well as an effective team player.
• Good organization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in rapidly changing environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to communicate complex technical issues in terms clearly understood by technical and non-technical audiences.
• Working experience of any of the following technologies: SSIS, SSRS, Crystal Reports, Kendo UI, Angular.
• Experience using cloud platforms, such as Azure / Entra.
• Understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security Clearance.

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

Key Skills/Competency

• Full-stack Development
• Agile/Scrum
• Web Application Development
• Database Management (SQL, Oracle)
• API Integration (RESTful)
• Version Control (Git, Azure DevOps)
• Technical Documentation
• UI/UX Design
• Cloud Platforms (Azure)
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)