Web Application Developer

With over 115 years of experience, EMCO Corporation is a leading national wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products to the construction industry. We provide quality and cutting-edge products that help support residential, commercial and infrastructure initiatives across Canada.

At EMCO Corporation, we are committed to providing sustainable solutions to our customers and communities in which we live and serve. Our talented and passionate team members are the key to our success. We empower our team members to act like owners and make a difference within our business through striving for innovation and providing excellence in customer service.

We offer a fun, fast-paced and dynamic workplace. We work as a team, share core values, and support each other’s growth and development. As our teammate, you will have the opportunity to continually develop your skills through ongoing training, have the opportunity to be innovative and try new things, and work alongside passionate colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are a team of enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of the customers we serve.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing web pages, web page content and developing web applications. The Web Application Developer plays a crucial role in delivering an exceptional online customer experience.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Managing Websites: Oversee the maintenance, updates, and overall management of our websites to ensure optimal performance and user experience.
2. Dealing with Security Issues and Vulnerabilities: Identify, address, and mitigate security risks to protect our web applications from potential threats.
3. Legal Compliance: Ensure all web applications comply with relevant legal standards and regulations.
4. System Administration: Perform system administration tasks, including server management, backups, and troubleshooting in Linux and Windows.
5. Website Development: Develop, test, and deploy new web applications and features, ensuring they meet our high standards of quality and functionality.
6. Digital Copywriting: Create and edit engaging, SEO-friendly content for our web applications, ensuring clarity and consistency.
7. Accessibility: Implement and maintain accessibility standards to ensure our web applications are usable by all individuals, including those with disabilities.

Qualifications

1. Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in web application development.
2. Security Knowledge: Strong understanding of web security principles and best practices.
3. System Admin Skills: Experience with server management and system administration.
4. Legal Awareness: Familiarity with legal requirements related to web development and data protection.
5. Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
6. Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Also, must be self-motivated and able to work effectively both alone and as part of a team.
7. Communication skills: Able to interact with teammates and customers to gather requirements and turn dreams into reality.
8. Front End: Experience with Photoshop or Illustrator.
9. Education and Experience: College or University Education in Computer Science, Business Applications Development, Data Analysis or equivalent work experience.

Additional Information

Location:
This position is based in London, Ontario, or within a reasonable commuting distance.

Why Join Our Team?

EMCO Corporation is one of Canada’s largest integrated wholesale distributors of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products for the construction industry. We have endless opportunities for you to grow and develop in your career and a culture that prides itself in supporting you every step of the way!

In addition, we will offer you:

1. Great mentors and on-the-job training.
2. Growth potential with competitive salary, benefits, and profit sharing.
3. A career with a solid, stable company with strong core values.
4. Participation in our pension plan with employer contributions.
5. Work-life balance and flex time.

If you are a driven software engineer looking to advance your career and work on impactful projects, we'd love to hear from you!

EMCO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a discrimination, harassment, and barrier-free workplace where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. EMCO is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. We welcome applications from all minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, neurodiversity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.