CN Rail
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Hiring Salary Range: $ 89900 - 118000
This range represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits and other perks.
At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together—by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers.
Join us today and get your career moving!
Job Summary
The incumbent is responsible for assigned deliverables, aligning workload and focus on key tasks to deliver as per service commitment, as well as leveraging expertise and skill set to achieve delivery goals. The role contributes to the whole solution by analyzing functional specifications to identify the best technical design, and for the development, implementation and support of the application. The specialist leverages modern software tools, including AI-assisted development technologies, to optimize coding efficiency, unit testing, and solution quality. Depending on the assignment, the role may apply in either a project, enhancement, or support environment. The role may specialize in a particular technology domain, such as onboard systems, GIS, business portfolios or enterprise systems for example.
Main Responsibilities
Ensure Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are identified, measured, and produced in compliance with development standards.
Ensure consistent, high-quality testing (e.g., Unit, Assembly, and automated regression testing) across assigned projects
Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work model. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management. Occasional off-hour support may be required if assigned to application support duty within CN's 24/7 operational railway environment.
Software Development
More than 5 years of experience as a Developer
Practical experience with Linux internals, containers and shell scripting
Practical experience with source code and binary repositories using git and Azure Development Operations (ADO)
Practical experience designing coding distributed systems (e.g., asynchronous and synchronous)
Experience designing and developing front-end (e.g., Angular) and back-end microservices
Experience leading engineering project teams and working with cross functional partners to build technical solutions that achieve team and organizational goal
Hands-on experience using modern development tools and basic AI-assisted coding tools (e.g. CoPilot, Gemini for developers) to optimize workflow.
Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered
Competencies
We Care About Each Other
We Strive for Excellence
We Succeed Together
We Lead Responsibly
Compliance
Customer service
AI Literacy and data orientation
High
Process optimization
Technical Skills/Knowledge
Proficiency in core programming language and frameworks: Java, Python, JavaScript and Typescript, Angular, Spring Boot.Knowledge of infrastructure as code(e.g.,Terraformand Ansible).Ability to draw architectural diagrams, guides and documentation to share across teams.Ability to automate continuous integration and continuous deployments pipelines (CI/CD) using Azure Development Operations.Familiarity with AI-assisted software engineering practices and prompt engineering for code development.
Knowledge of Metrics Frameworks, Logging, Distributed Tracing, Profiling, Cloud-Native technologies, and Cloud-native Observability tools.
CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through an 18,800-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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