Client: Public Sector Client – 29954-RFR-DTS-074
We are seeking an experienced
PowerBuilder Developer to work with one of our
Public Sector clients located at
215 Garry Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new application solutions, maintaining and enhancing existing applications, providing production support, and contributing to application architecture, development, quality assurance, and technical documentation.
Role Snapshot
Job Title: 29954-RFR-DTS-074 – PowerBuilder Developer
Client: Public Sector Client
Office Location: 215 Garry Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Work Arrangement: Remote & Onsite
Business Days: Up to 24 Months
Engagement Duration: Up to 24 months
The duration of the engagement may be for up to a
24-month term. Due to the nature of projects, there may be exceptional circumstances where the total term may be extended beyond 24 months. The term is anticipated to start with a
6-month initial term, followed by up to
18-month renewal(s). Note that the final term structure will be concluded as part of contract/SOW negotiations.
Mandatory Documents
Please Provide The Following Documents
- Updated Resume
- Skills Matrix
- References
- Hourly Rate Expectation
- Availability Clearly Described
Hourly Rate Information – Mandatory
- Onsite hourly rate
- Remote hourly rate
Description
The Developer will have a minimum of six (6) years’ experience developing new application solutions, upgrading existing applications, and providing continued support to existing applications.
The work may include analysis and design of application architecture, application development, application support, providing quality assurance and oversight to a team of developer resources.
The role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the portfolio of assigned applications for a department based on the requirements gathered, documented, and submitted by the business.
Skill Requirements / Qualifications
A clean criminal record check status will be required at the proponent's expense prior to the successful Service Provider Resource(s) arriving onsite or working remotely. Maintaining a clean status is required throughout the Proponents contract.
An enhanced background check, completed by Manitoba may be required on certain projects due to the confidentiality of the materials shared to the Proponent. If the proponent fails, they must rectify on their own cost and time.
The following are minimum qualifications and/or experience for the delivery of the Services.
The Resource must have the following minimum qualifications or experience:
- Minimum of six (6) years of experience developing new application solutions, maintaining existing applications, and providing ongoing production support.
- Minimum of Five (5) years’ experience as a PowerBuilder Developer.
- Minimum of Three (3) years’ experience with design, development and analysis of relational databases including development of stored procedures.
- Minimum of Two (2) years’ experience maintaining and enhancing existing legacy applications.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g. Team Foundation Server).
- Operational knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, including experience working with SQL Server to create and administer databases.
- Ability to show discretion and a high attention to detail around security when working with sensitive data.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment; oral, written and presentation.
- Extensive knowledge of data processing, n-tier technology platforms, and software applications in an enterprise environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of systems networking, information security, relational databases, and web services design standards.
- Experience in the development and implementation standards, procedures and guidelines to support operational processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent listening skills.
Preferred Qualifications / Experience
It is preferred that the Resource has the following qualifications or experience:
- Experience programming in .NET.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI.
- Experience working with databases and associated tools in Microsoft Azure.
- Experience converting Sybase to SQL Server.
- Experience with additional programming languages.
- Knowledge of web development technologies.
- Knowledge of cloud-based services (e.g. AWS, Azure).
- Understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
- Strong experience with SQL development.
- Experience working in large enterprise environment.
- 5+ years of experience with client-server business application development.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Proven consulting experience as a developer.
- Proficiency in English, both oral and written.
- 5+ years of experience in object-oriented development or design.
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Server stored procedures.
- Familiarity in migrating PowerBuilder applications.
- Experience in PowerBuilder/MSSQL application enhancements, file transfers and creating interfaces to other systems.
- Familiarity with design patterns.
- Knowledge of database design.
Responsibilities
The Developer will be responsible for the following:
- Provides detailed estimates of effort for the software development life cycle.
- Assesses service requests for validity and recommends solutions.
- Works with Architects to ensure appropriate solutions and technology.
- Defines development requirements and assists in the integration of third-party tools/applications.
- Participates in quality assurance activities, such as design and code reviews.
- Reviews system and integration testing functions.
- Develops application code, architecture, specifications and technical interfaces.
- Tests and maintains functional and non-functional system components.
- Analyzes data integrity issues with proposed and existing systems, recommends and implements solutions.
- Implements additions and enhancements to existing applications.
- Provides application support of existing system.
- Participates in problem resolution.
- Documents application code and system configuration, along with software maintenance and administrative processes.
- Contributes to the creation of technical and operational guides, transition and deployment documents, and change requests.
- Other software developer duties as assigned.
How to Apply
We trust you are doing well. We are reaching out to bring this opportunity to your attention.
If you are interested and this opportunity matches your profile, please send the following mandatory documents to:
hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com
Deadline: October 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST
Without mandatory documents, we cannot submit a candidate.
Mandatory Submission Requirements
- Updated Resume
- Skills Matrix
- References
- Hourly Rate Expectation
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