Software Developer

Overview

We are Canada Life

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. Your part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Working closely with colleagues, together we deliver on our shared purpose to improve for the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Be your best at Canada Life.

Our Technology, Canada Life & Great West-Life team is a strategic partner to the Business. Our vision is to live by our employee promise (to inspire, empower, and be valued) and have laser focus on elevating the customer experience and realizing business value. We are embracing modernization, looking to innovate and grow our agile ways of working.

Specific Skills

Initiative with the ability to easily adapt to change.
Excellent understanding of software design, methodologies and documentation standards.
Proven commitment to customer service.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated ability to work both individually and as part of a team, plan and organize your own work, communicate effectively in writing and verbally in person or remotely, initiative, team-oriented leadership skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Design, develop and test software to specifications.
Production support (includes 24x7 on call support).
Provide consultation with the Systems Architect and Business Systems Analyst.
Participate in project planning.
Deliver code reviews and provide feedback relative to best practices.
Coach and mentor teammates.
Knowledge of software design, design methodologies, and design documentation tools.
Knowledge of IT industry current trends.

Additional Requirements

Two or more of the following application development environment languages and tools: OnBase, SQL, .NET, HTML and APIs. Exposure to Change Management and file transfer tools would also be an asset.
IT experience and the ability to understand and effectively work with legacy technologies and contribute as legacy applications evolve and are migrated to new platforms.

Knowledge of Insurance business is an asset.

Job Nature

Full Time

Educational Requirements

A degree in computer science or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with a minimum of 3+ years of experience in a software developer role.