Programmer - PROGRESS

Natalia Venida

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Programmer - PROGRESS - Vancouver (Coquitlam), BC, Canada

Programmer – PROGRESS
Vancouver (Coquitlam), BC, Canada
The Oppenheimer Group

Are you looking for the right kind of company to work for? One that develops industry‑leading systems and rewards initiative? Founded nearly 150 years ago, we've quietly and steadily become leaders in the highly competitive North American produce industry. With Oppenheimer, you will join a pacesetter in the world of produce and one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed companies. We have 11 offices in North America and one Santiago, Chile. Not to mention a world of opportunities for personal growth and career satisfaction.

The Oppenheimer technology environment consists of PROGRESS-based E-Commerce, Sales, Logistics and Financials software running on IBM RS/6000 AIX, Windows 2003 and Linux servers. Over twenty remote locations throughout North America are networked via frame relay and high-speed Internet. We are looking for a dynamic individual to bring expertise in PROGRESS programming skills.


SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Liaises with internal and external contacts to determine business and system requirements. Identifies solutions and makes recommendations to ensure flexible, integrated systems.
  • Determines scope of work and objectives, and develops detailed specifications. Designs, develops, tests and implements computer applications of varying complexity, following programming, operations and systems standards and procedures.
  • Develops and maintains user documentation in accordance with department and company standards and expectations. Provides training support to users on request.
  • Provides technical administration, programming and related support for assigned computer technology, including peripheral equipment and operating systems.
  • Maintains knowledge of technology and software developments within the field.
  • Participates in or coordinates assigned projects, monitoring deliverables in order to meet project requirements and established deadlines.
SKILLS REQUIRED
  • Minimum 3 years of professional programming experience in an intermediate capacity
  • Extensive knowledge of accounting, financials, sales, inventory, and logistics systems
  • Experience in the fresh produce distribution industry would be an asset
  • Extensive development experience with Progress 4GL
  • Experience with Xponent development environment would be an asset.
  • Knowledge of database design and Progress RDBMS implementation would be an asset.
  • Strong analytical skills, with extensive experience in development methodologies and Case tools
  • Office automation skills (MS/Word, Excel, Access, SQL Server)
  • Working knowledge of Unix systems
Please reference job ID# "Programmer - PROGRESS" in the subject line of your email.


Want to know more about Oppenheimer and the values that make us tick? Visit us at www.oppyproduce.com.


Send your resume ASAP to:
Human Resources, The Oppenheimer Group
#101 - 11 Burbidge Street
Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B2

email: jobs@oppyproduce.com


This is a full-time employee position with a comprehensive benefits package.
 
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