Product Programmer

About Us:
Teknion creates furniture that connects people, technology and spaces. We hold to a simple yet powerful principle: design does matter. We are a different kind of company–one with an entrepreneurial spirit defined by passion, curiosity and bold, creative thinking. A privately held company with a youthful entrepreneurial spirit, we recognize the vast skills, knowledge, perspectives and cultural contributions that diversity brings to Teknion. Because different perspectives and experiences trigger creativity and innovation, diversity is integral to our success. Our employees are the heart and soul of our business. To support their development is to enhance our biggest asset.

Overview: 
Teknion is currently hiring a full-time Product Programmer for our North York, ON. head office. The successful candidate will use CM language and the CET Developer platform to create software solutions by writing well-designed and efficient code, enabling a fluid work process for users. This includes building high quality parametric tools for automating the design and specification process of system products. The successful candidate will develop and possess a thorough understanding of all relevant furniture product lines to ensure that the parametric tools follow coding standards and technical design.

The Ideal Candidate
  • A creative individual looking for the perfect fit within a large privately-owned company
  • A curious, disciplined problem solver who loves a challenge and is ready to learn something new
  • An analytical individual with discipline, attention to detail and a ‘can do’ attitude
  • This role has an exciting ‘start-up’ feel within a secure, long tenure environment
  • Applicant’s will learn and work in CM (https://www.configura.com/products/cet-developer/features) creating applications and solutions specific to the contract furniture industry

Responsibilities:
  • Write and continuously improve well-designed, efficient code in an undocumented language
  • Study needs by conferring with users
  • Investigate problem areas and implement relevant solutions
  • Work with users and testers to analyze and resolve issues
  • Document and maintain software functionality

Requirements:
  • Post-Secondary Education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience   
  • Experience in C++, C#, Java and/or any other object-oriented language a must with understanding of how to apply
    • Abstraction
    • Inheritance, and
    • Encapsulation principles
  • Experience in 3D application development and understanding of 3D mathematics
  • Thorough understanding of object-oriented concepts and experience in using them to build applications
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively on diverse problems
  • Ability to quickly gather requirements, explore multiple approaches and suggest solutions
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on user experience
  • Experience in agile development process such as SCRUM or Kanban is desirable
  • Experience in structuring code for larger projects is desirable

Teknion is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and accessibility across the organization.   It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment.  A Human Resources representative will consult with applicants contacted to participate at any stage of the recruitment process who request an accommodation. Information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

By applying for a position with Teknion, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Teknion's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, credit check and criminal check. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position

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