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Markel Insurance Company of Canada
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Position: VB Programmer
Reports to: Director, Information Technology
Taking day-to-day direction from a Development Team Leader
Status: Full Time
Purpose
Taking day-to-day direction from a Development Team leader, formally
reporting to the Director of Information Technology and working closely
with peers and users from various Markel departments, the VB Programmer
is responsible for programming primarily in VB net and the Progress
computer language.
The incumbent analyzes user requirements for small projects and works
from specifications to design, code and test computer systems.
Key Accountabilities
Primary responsibilities:
* Interprets specifications and programming requirements.
* May interview users at a detailed level and analyze / document
user requirements. Also works with users to ensure accuracy and
completeness of user-developed system enhancement specifications.
* Analyzes detailed system factors, including input and output
requirements, information, flow and software requirements.
* Designs, documents, codes and tests programs.
* Documents unit test plans as required.
* Develops and executes conversion and implementation plans as
required.
Secondary responsibilities:
* Provides project time estimates.
* Maintains project status updates within the department "Workgroup"
environment.
* Works with Business groups and other members of the IT department
to provide demos, advice and guidance in the effective use of
software.
* Reviews existing processes and meets with users/management to
determine systems solutions necessary to achieve greater efficiency
of operations.
* Is responsive to Markel's internal clients.
* Builds positive relationships within IT and the business community.
Key Competencies
* Post Secondary Education and/or equivalent on the job experience.
* Minimum of 2 years of programming experience using Visual Basic
and Progress v9. Of which, at least 6 months experience is with
VB net.
* User-level knowledge of MS Office Suite of Products (including
Outlook) and Windows environment is required.
* Knowledge of Systems Development Methodologies and Systems
Development Life Cycle Phases and knowledge of formal project
management principals.
* Ability to concurrently participate on multiple projects.
* Proven track record in meeting deadlines.
* Good problem solving and analytical skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Other Requirements
* Knowledge of the Trucking Insurance Industry including Claims
Processing, Underwriting, Reinsurance and Policy and forms
Generation.
* Proficiency with Sun Solaris Unix would be a definite asset.
* Knowledge of Saleslogix Customer Relationship Management software.
* Knowledge of multiple programming languages, business intelligence
tools and database management systems would be an asset, in order
of importance: SQL Server 2000, Progress GUI, Business Objects,
MS Access, Excel macros, HTML and dynamic HTML, XML, ASP,
Javascript, Flash, and MYSQL.
Please apply via email or fax by July 31, 2003 to:
Email: careers@markel.ca <mailto:careers@markel.ca>
Fax: (416) 847-0973
Reports to: Director, Information Technology
Taking day-to-day direction from a Development Team Leader
Status: Full Time
Purpose
Taking day-to-day direction from a Development Team leader, formally
reporting to the Director of Information Technology and working closely
with peers and users from various Markel departments, the VB Programmer
is responsible for programming primarily in VB net and the Progress
computer language.
The incumbent analyzes user requirements for small projects and works
from specifications to design, code and test computer systems.
Key Accountabilities
Primary responsibilities:
* Interprets specifications and programming requirements.
* May interview users at a detailed level and analyze / document
user requirements. Also works with users to ensure accuracy and
completeness of user-developed system enhancement specifications.
* Analyzes detailed system factors, including input and output
requirements, information, flow and software requirements.
* Designs, documents, codes and tests programs.
* Documents unit test plans as required.
* Develops and executes conversion and implementation plans as
required.
Secondary responsibilities:
* Provides project time estimates.
* Maintains project status updates within the department "Workgroup"
environment.
* Works with Business groups and other members of the IT department
to provide demos, advice and guidance in the effective use of
software.
* Reviews existing processes and meets with users/management to
determine systems solutions necessary to achieve greater efficiency
of operations.
* Is responsive to Markel's internal clients.
* Builds positive relationships within IT and the business community.
Key Competencies
* Post Secondary Education and/or equivalent on the job experience.
* Minimum of 2 years of programming experience using Visual Basic
and Progress v9. Of which, at least 6 months experience is with
VB net.
* User-level knowledge of MS Office Suite of Products (including
Outlook) and Windows environment is required.
* Knowledge of Systems Development Methodologies and Systems
Development Life Cycle Phases and knowledge of formal project
management principals.
* Ability to concurrently participate on multiple projects.
* Proven track record in meeting deadlines.
* Good problem solving and analytical skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Other Requirements
* Knowledge of the Trucking Insurance Industry including Claims
Processing, Underwriting, Reinsurance and Policy and forms
Generation.
* Proficiency with Sun Solaris Unix would be a definite asset.
* Knowledge of Saleslogix Customer Relationship Management software.
* Knowledge of multiple programming languages, business intelligence
tools and database management systems would be an asset, in order
of importance: SQL Server 2000, Progress GUI, Business Objects,
MS Access, Excel macros, HTML and dynamic HTML, XML, ASP,
Javascript, Flash, and MYSQL.
Please apply via email or fax by July 31, 2003 to:
Email: careers@markel.ca <mailto:careers@markel.ca>
Fax: (416) 847-0973