At Polaris, our Vision is clear:

We are a supply chain company that defines our success by the positive impact we have on everyone we touch. Our growth will come from clarity of purpose and aligned values today.

We’ve thought hard about some clear values that guide everything we do along the way:

• Our priority is Safety

• We have each others’ backs

• It’s always about our customer

• We raise the bar.

If we have the opportunity to speak with you, we’d love to tell you more and we’ll be just as interested in learning about how you live these values as we are in your technical or industry experience.With over 25 years of sustained growth and customer satisfaction, Polaris Transportation is Canada’s largest privately held cross-border LTL carrier providing daily departures between USA and Canada. Polaris is comprised of five operating divisions which provide a multitude of transportation services, including cross-border and domestic LTL and TL, global logistics, hazmat certified warehousing & distribution and technological development. As leaders of innovation in our industry, we have and will continue to utilize advanced technologies to transform the way we do business. This drive and commitment has resulted in great recognition. Polaris has received the prestigious CCJ’s Innovation of the Year award and for 13 consecutive years, we have won the Shipper’s Choice award with the esteemed higher distinction of Carrier of Choice. We’ve also been named as a Top 100 Trucker for 3 years and one of the best places to work in our industry as a Top Fleet Employer for 3 consecutive years.
 

We are looking for a Senior Software Developer to produce and implement functional software solutions for both the Polaris Transportation Group and for NorthStar Digital Solutions. You will work with upper management to define software requirements and take the lead on operational and technical projects. You'll be reporting to our Director of Automation Engineering and Application Development and working closely with our Director of Product Development
 

You have been recognized for your creativity and high attention to detail. As a software developer, you can balance the needs of your internal and external customers with the needs of the business. You are looking for an organization that moves quickly and constantly innovates, on the ‘bleeding edge’ technology. You’ll receive a competitive Total Rewards package including competitive base salary, company-paid health and dental plans and company-paid perks program. You’ll join a team and culture that will commit to investing as much into your learning and growth as you do. Being amazing at what you do allows us to provide flexibility for where and how you work.
 

• A passion to develop high-quality software that is aligned with user needs and business goals.

• Experience working independently through several product development project life cycles.
 

• Develop high-quality software design and architecture, producing, testing and debugging code

• Identify, prioritize and execute tasks in the software development life cycle

• Work with architects and IT professionals in designing the best suited application programs either build or buy

• Prepare to work towards creating and productionizing applications for market.

• Working closely with Business Subject matter experts on designing and building effective applications for operational and departmental requirements.

• Develop tools and applications by producing clean, efficient code

• Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting work with design teams to research and plan for new technologies and application integrations as per changing business landscapes

• Perform validation and verification testing

• Document development phases and monitor systems

• Ensure software is up-to-date with latest technologies

• Participate in client demos

• Consult with clients, be an instrumental lead in implementations and pre-sales demos.
 

• 10-15 years of proven experience as a Software Developer, 3-5 years at a senior level

• 3-5 years experience in developing and building applications for Market space distribution

• Experience developing and integrating with B2B, C2B, A2A platforms.

• Experience with API and SaaS applications is an asset

• Proven working knowledge of programming languages such as Java .net, JSON, C# C++, Visual Basic, DB2 and SQL

• Agile methodology, RPA, ML and AI, Mobile applications and integrations

• Familiarity with various operating systems (Linux, Mac OS, Windows)

• Excellent organizational and leadership skills

• BSc/BA in Computer Science or a related degree

 

Polaris Transportation Group is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Polaris Transportation Group will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. We will consult with applicants to ensure a suitable accommodation is provided.