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We're not your typical development house. We're not corporate. We don't believe in politics. We don't believe in rigidity. We're pretty nice folks, too. Our people are the best in their respective fields, and they've all been here an exceptionally long time.

It's a unique environment that lets us deliver uncanny high-quality, value-added and innovative software solutions to our customers. We do great work and we're glad to be doing it here.

If this sounds like the kind of company that appeals to you, let us know.

We are looking for an .NET developer to assist or lead in the architecture, design, and development of leading-edge solutions on the .NET platform. You must have at least 2 years of relevant experience, possess excellent communication skills, and be able to work independently or in a team environment. Our developers perform their work from our location in Mississauga, Ontario.

The candidate we are seeking is a person who takes pride in the quality of his work and doesn't take shortcuts. If you are energetic, talented, enjoy solving challenging problems, and are ready to achieve new levels of success, then we would like to hear from you.

Experience

In-depth knowledge of C#, ASP.NET, HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Extensive experience with SQL Server and T-SQL
Experience using XmL and XSLT
Knowldge of other databases would be considered a strong asset
Experience with SSRS and SSAS would be considered an asset
Experience with rich web-based application models (e.g. AJAX) would be of value
Knowledge of other development platforms (e.g. JEE) would also be of value

Technical Qualifications

At least 3 years of related software development experience as outlined above
University degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Relevant Microsoft certification (e.g. MCAD) is desirable

Other Skills

Solid aptitude for learning, and proven ability to work in a dynamic, results-oriented development environment
Self-motivated, yet able to work effectively in a team environment
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication skills and experience producing high-quality written documentation

Email: jobs (at) affsys (dot) com

Location: Posted: 5/14/2010

Contract opportunity:

Scope of Work/Description:

The QA Analyst will apply proven analytical and problem-solving skills to validate the completeness, integrity and accuracy of applications. You must possess excellent communication skills, and be able to work independently or in a team environment. The candidate we are seeking is a person who takes pride in the quality of his work and doesn't take shortcuts.

The QA role includes:

Analyze, modify and test existing and new applications
Review and validate functional completness and business rules
Develop and establish QA standards and measures for web applications and API's
Create and execute test scenarios for validating applications
Document, track and report test results and any issues or defects

Technical Skills Required:

Testing .Net applications
Relational database experience
Experience applying QA methodologies
Experience with automated testing tools
Experience with load testing

Key Hiring Criteria and Mandatory Qualifications:

5+ years of Quality Assurance experience
Strong technical and testing skills
Strong communications and interpersonal skills
Experience iwth relational databases like SQL, Oracle, and associated tools
Ability to understand data models and structures
University degree or college diploma in Computer Science, or a related field

Email: jobs (at) affsys (dot) com

Location: Posted: 5/14/2010