Specialist, Solution and System Integration

At CN, we work together to move our company—and North America—forward. Be part of our Information & Technology (I&T) team, a critical piece of the engine that keeps us in motion. From enterprise architecture to operational technology, our teams use the agile methodology to automate and digitize our railroad ensuring our operations run optimally and safely and our employees can focus on value-added tasks. You will be able to develop your skills and career in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us

Job Summary

The Specialist, Solution and System Integration is responsible for ensuring successful deployment of advanced infrastructure, telecom, Industrial IoT, software development, application, and technology solutions, systems and services. The Specialist ensures that all business requirements are met by team members and projects, and contributes to the global evolution of CN's I&T.  The role collaborates with stakeholders and partners to design solutions that improve quality, velocity, operations, and safety.

Main Responsibilities

·       Plan and test the functionality and nonfunctional aspects under development

·       Employ test-driven development and DevOps processes like Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), and automation

·       Strategize and Implement Test Automation/Optimization towards faster and accurate outcomes

·       Collaborate with stakeholders and Business Analyst to gather requirements and design solutions

·       Develop automation scripts/framework on Automation tools/Scripting tools

·       Build process and documentation

·       Be able to build solutions with the cloud platform and DevOps marketplace.

·       Evolve and build best practice materials for Infrastructure-as-Code and Configuration Management

·       Participate in code reviews as well as provide technical guidance

·       Leverage data analysis techniques to derive insights that guide solution design and continuous improvement 

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role requires minimal travel (10%) within Canada and the United States (U.S.). Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.

Requirements

Experience

 Application Development

·       Minimum 7 years of professional experience developing complex web and mobile applications

o   Experience integrating and implementing mapping, Graphic Information System (GIS) capabilities and APIs

o   Experience with geospatial data formats and protocols like GeoJSON, Web Feature Service (WFS), and Web Mapping Service (WMS)

o   Demonstrated experience developing and consuming REST APIs

Education/Certification/Designation

·       Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Statistics, Computer Science, related degree, equivalent experience, or a related field

Competencies

·       Sets direction and inspires others

·       Communicates with impact

·       Applies critical thinking

·       Innovates

·       Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

·       Collaborates with others and shares information

Technical Skills/Knowledge

·       Expertise with JavaScript, , React, React Native, and Redux

·       Knowledge of GIS libraries and platforms like Leaflet, Mapbox GL JS, ArcGIS API for JavaScript, OpenLayers, Google Maps JavaScript API, CesiumJS, ,

·       Knowledge of geospatial data formats, standards, and protocols

·       Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts (OOP), design patterns, and architecture best practices

·       Back-end expertise with languages like Java, PHP, Python or C#

·       Experience with graph algorithms, modelling, and visualization

·       Knowledge of DevOps methodologies including CI, CD, testing, and monitoring

·       Ability to develop offline-capable applications with synchronization

*This position is posted as a grade 9 & There is a preferred candidate

About CN

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 a 20,000-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 

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