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The Opportunity

Halifax, NS
Information Technology
Experienced
Full-time

We're fortunate to share our successes with an incredible and talented team who share a passion for what they do. We are currently looking for experienced and energetic individuals to join that team! As a Web App Programmer, you will work with our development team to develop and maintain our suite of eLearning products.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

  • Work with our core development team to plan, design, code, test, and deliver our web-based eLearning products.
  • Build sophisticated, highly interactive, API driven web applications for desktop and mobile.
  • Write clear, concise, well tested code and deploy it rapidly and iteratively.
  • Connect with various applications and data sources to integrate data and functionality.
  • Provide design and documentation at an application or function capability level.
  • Participate in establishing and maintaining application standards and processes.
  • Debug and resolve software problems.
  • Provide status/progress reports.

What you'll need

Qualifications

  • A University degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a combination of education and previous experience would be considered.
  • Strong knowledge of a common server side framework like PHP, Coldfusion, or ASP.NET.
  • Strong analytical skills for complex and creative problem solving.
  • Experience using:
    • JavaScript
    • CSS
    • HTML & HTML5
    • Relational databases
  • Strong understanding of standards required to support multiple web browsers/versions and best practices required to get consistent results in both behavior and layout.
  • Strong knowledge of common JavaScript frameworks like jQuery, Vue, or React
  • Self-motivated and strong desire to be part of a team.
  • Strong commitment to quality.

We're looking for

Core Skills

Applications Code Computer Engineering CSS HTML JavaScript Relational Databases Server Side Software

A little bit about us

Bluedrop Training & Simulation

Bluedrop Training & Simulation designs, develops, and integrates advanced training solutions including state-of-the-art training and simulation products and highly interactive courseware and technical documentation. Our approach meets the demands of today's modern armed forces providing blended training solutions from the classroom through to simulated virtual environments aimed at improving safety, productivity, and efficiency. Bluedrop has developed a unique suite of cutting-edge virtual rear crew and hoist mission training systems and armored vehicle simulators. Bluedrop Training & Simulation is a small to medium-sized enterprise providing a strong value proposition offering Canadian designed and developed solutions. Typical customers include Tier one OEMs such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky (owned by Lockheed Martin).

Are you interested?

Work With Us

This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious, career-oriented individuals who wish to be part of a large, dynamic and highly successful organization. We offer competitive compensation, bonus opportunities and benefits, as well as exceptional career growth potential. Please forward your resume, in confidence, by clicking Apply Now to be considered for this current vacancy. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Bluedrop Training & Simulation Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We just hire the best….