Associate Configurator BizTalk

Position: Associate Configurator for BizTalk
Agricorp is seeking an  Associate Configurator for Biz Talk  to join the Enabling Services portfolio within Information Technology Services (ITS). In this role, you will contribute to business need requirements reviews, design, configuration/development, and implementation of new project initiatives using Biz Talk services. You will also be responsible for daily support of the Biz Talk platform, which serves as the primary integration layer for multiple ITS supported systems at Agricorp.

The Role
The Associate Configurator (Biz Talk) will be responsible for the timely configuration/development of Biztalk components related to assigned tasks/projects or system enhancements by defining and coordinating work priorities. You will be responsible for adhering to and enhancing Agricorp’s Biz Talk standards on configurations, working closely with a Biz Talk Configurator. You will participate in system design and development primarily in the area of Biz Talk, along with some .NET

system development, as required. In this role, you will:

Participate in configuring operational parameters, such as roles and permissions, user attributes, and regions

Analyze and define business requirements

Conduct impact and option analysis and make recommendations for technical and business solution

Develop functional specifications

Propose solutions and estimate the effort required to complete the work

Develop solutions and configuration management procedures following prescribed software development life cycle methodology used by IT

Conduct code and configuration reviews and walkthroughs with the Biz Talk Configurator and Team leader

Develop unit and integration test cases as part of configuration and code development and verification

Perform unit testing and resolve defects

Create and manage sample data and new data elements

Provide regular status and reports for work management use

Provide Biz Talk application support, including off-hours, on-call duty on a rotational basis

Job Status
12-months contract (posting for an existing vacancy)

Work Status
Full time in-office

Salary Range
$37.54/hr - $44.16/hr

Qualifications

University or college graduate

Bachelor Degree or diploma in computer science engineering or mathematics is an asset

Experience in modern integrated development environments (IDE) such as Visual Studio

Strong analytical and problem-solving expertise to perform analysis of data and develop long sustainable designs

Good understanding of Biz Talk Hosts and Handlers

Knowledge of Biz Talk messaging patterns, message publishing – subscription

Knowledge of Biz Talk adapters particularly WCF-Adapters, DB2 adaptor, FILE adaptor and its configuration

Knowledge of publishing WCF services as Biz Talk ports and consuming WCF services in Biz Talk application

Proven experience in data synchronization and system integration using integration patterns, messaging, and data synchronization techniques, transactional and event based

Knowledge on related testing and monitoring strategies and mechanisms, such as knowledge of testing and performance tools i.e. soap

UI, Post Man and Biz Talk Management Pack

Working experience in production support to resolve issues in a time-bound manner

Familiar with Agile (or SAFE) development methodology and experience in continuous integration

Communication  – Listens to others and communicates effectively, fostering open communication

Critical judgment, decision making and problem solving  – Uses critical judgment to make decisions and solve problems involving varied levels of complexity, ambiguity, and risk

Initiative  – Identifies and deals with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise

Analytical thinking  – Interprets, links, and analyzes information and situations by breaking them down into component parts, and identifying patterns, connections, and underlying issues

Client focus  – Provides service excellence to internal and external clients

Achieving quality results  – Focuses efforts on managing one’s self to achieve high-quality results consistent with the organization’s standards and measures while managing risk

IT – Application development/support and maintenance  – Has the…