Software Support Specialist (18-Month Contract)

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

The Software Support Specialist plays a key role in the Immigration IT team that is responsible for implementing and maintaining internal desktop and web applications as well as designing application solutions to support business strategies. The successful candidate will be a quick learner with a positive attitude who is looking to join a fast-paced and exciting environment.

• Establish an understanding of our internal and client facing web applications
• Monitor service requests and provide first level support to internal/external users
• Prioritize multiple requests and respond in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively with internal and external users to understand the requests and offer solutions and/or escalate to the development team
• Create new accounts for users and maintain current accounts
• Change settings in legacy/new applications
• Update data in SQL Server database for ongoing changes
• Develop code in .NET Framework to make changes in current code or add new functionalities
• Perform functional and performance testing for current and new code
• Work with the development team to detect/fix bugs
• Nice to have experience with Azure DevOps

• Bachelor’s or College degree in Computer Science is required
• 3 years of experience with SQL relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server Transact-SQL is preferred) and capable of writing SQL statements and procedures
• 3 years of experience in .NET Framework (C#, ASP.NET)
• Demonstrated knowledge of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery
• Ability to work independently and with other team members
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external users
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with a strong attention to detail, and ability to synthesize large quantities of data/information

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $55,000 - $71,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program . 

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KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling View phone number on careers.kpmg.ca.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.