Software Developer

Job summary

You will design, develop, test, and deploy new functionality for Java-based web applications and back-end services. Additionally, you will collaborate with an Agile Scrum team to maintain code quality and support application performance across various environments.

Job details

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of opportunities to learn, grow, and be part of the critical food supply industry. Our growing Application Delivery Team currently has an opportunity for a Software Developer within our IT department. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about building high-quality software and thrive on taking ideas from conception through to delivery. In this role, you will contribute to the development, enhancement, and support of applications used across our grain handling, crop inputs, and food processing businesses. Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and deploy new functionality in our Java-based web applications and back-end services Collaborate with analysts, product owners, and other developers as a member of an Agile Scrum team to understand business requirements and deliver software solutions Write clean, testable, and maintainable code while contributing to software quality through automated testing and code reviews Participate in code reviews and provide meaningful feedback to support the growth and success of the development team Troubleshoot, resolve, and support application issues across development, testing, and production environments Contribute to CI/CD initiatives and continuous improvement efforts that enhance software quality and delivery Leverage modern software engineering practices and AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, code quality, and delivery outcomes Actively learn and contribute ideas that improve development practices, application architecture, and user experience Qualifications Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Development, or a related discipline Minimum 3 years of relevant software development experience Working knowledge of object-oriented design and development using languages such as Java or C# Experience developing web applications, services, and REST APIs Working knowledge of relational databases and SQL Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills Commitment to continuous learning and a continuous improvement mindset The Following Would Be Considered Assets Experience with Spring Framework, Vue.js, PL/SQL, Python, Oracle or PostgreSQL databases Experience with CI/CD practices, automated testing, and Test-Driven Development (TDD) Experience working in Agile and Scrum environments Experience using AI-assisted technologies such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar tools to support software development and delivery Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan, and training and career development opportunities. Interested candidates should visit our website at Richardson Careers to apply online by September 23, 2026. Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

You will design, develop, test, and deploy new functionality for Java-based web applications and back-end services. Additionally, you will collaborate with an Agile Scrum team to maintain code quality and support application performance across various environments.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree or diploma in Computer Science or a related field and possess at least 3 years of relevant software development experience. Proficiency in object-oriented design, web application development, and relational databases is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Pension • Flexible benefits plan • Training and career development opportunities

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• SQL · Preferred
• REST APIs · Preferred
• CI/CD · Preferred
• Automated testing · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• AI-assisted development · Preferred
• Scrum · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Agile · Preferred
• Java · Preferred
• C++ · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Java
• C#
• Web development
• REST APIs
• SQL
• Relational databases
• Object-oriented design
• Agile
• Scrum
• Automated testing
• CI/CD
• Software engineering
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Teamwork
• AI-assisted development
• Microsoft Copilot
• GitHub Copilot
• Software Solutions
• ChatGPT
• Continuous Development
• Back End (Software Engineering)
• Grain Handling
• Java (Programming Language)
• Agile Methodology
• Artificial Intelligence
• Applications Architecture
• Software Development
• Test Automation
• Business Requirements
• C# (Programming Language)
• Code Review
• Computer Science
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Relational Databases
• Development Testing
• Programming Tools
• Problem Solving
• Spring Framework
• Python (Programming Language)
• PostgreSQL
• Object-Oriented Design
• PL/SQL
• Scrum (Software Development)
• RESTful API
• Software Engineering
• Software Quality (SQA/SQC)
• SQL (Programming Language)
• Testability
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

Job areas

• Software
• Technology
• Agriculture
• Food & Beverage
• Software Developer
• Software Developer / Engineer
• Software Developers