Software Developer

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.

Benefits

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

Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.

Richardson International is a global agriculture and food processing leader, with deep-rooted grower relationships spanning over 165 years. Our journey has seen our business expand and innovate, allowing us to supply quality food products and ingredients to markets near and far. We are always improving our facilities, processes, and products to continue to deliver on our commitment to excellence. Across borders, our network collaborates to fuel our ongoing growth.

Join our growing team and set a strong foundation for a career full of exciting possibilities.