Software Developer - #191774

Permanent Full Time

We are looking for a Software Developer to join our API Delivery team to help create, manage, and deploy API solutions which are pivotal to building modern digital assets.

This position requires Reliability Status security clearance. This is a personnel security status that is required before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by the Government of Canada website

What you will do:

• Deliver code that adheres to design specifications to meet both functional as well as non-functional engineering requirements
• Deliver clean and efficient code, ensuring quality and accuracy of components
• Test and deploy software products and fix defects
• Adapt to organizational change, best practice and improvements across teams, including the effective implementation and adherence to software development processes and practices
• Facilitate and actively participate in meetings, walkthroughs, and reviews of software development deliverables
• Deliver fixes and improvements to existing software products, maintain environments and versions while adhering to team standards
• Ensure technical responsibility over assigned software products and codebases
• Conduct system support and change management activities
• Contribute to design documentation and technical specifications
• Test and deploy software products and fix defects
• Share knowledge and experience with members of the team to improve ways of doing things
  
  

What you will bring:

• Ability to rapidly acquire new knowledge and skills, and apply creative thinking to solve problems while understanding the organization’s vision, purpose, and values
• Adaptability to changing assignments and product outcomes
• Effective goal setting, time management, and planning
• Capacity to identify prioritization conflicts and work with PM’s, Program Managers, Senior Software Developers, and leaders to resolve
• Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and completeness of work to maximize quality, build credibility, and minimize re-work
• Decision-making skills to understand the costs and benefits of actions and make recommendations towards the most appropriate one. Use collaboration and judgement to form conclusions
• Cooperation within the team to build relationships with colleagues quickly and confidently
• Openness to feedback
• Passion for technology
  
  

Specific tools/skillsets:  API, microservices, and event-based software development with proficiency in technologies such as:

• Java and SQL programming languages
• REST-based services
• Spring Boot framework
• Apigee or equivalent API Gateway platform
• Confluent Kafka eventing platform
• Docker, Istio, Rancher, or Kubernetes container hosting platforms
• AWS Cloud
  
  

Qualifications:

• University or College education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Interest in or active pursuit of related industry certifications are considered an asset
• Software development experience within a team environment
• Proficient experience with:

• Database systems and data access methods

• Source code management and build automation systems

• Test-driven development and test frameworks

• Working with production/application support during a critical incident
  

The base salary for this position is between $58,600.00 - $107,500.00 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

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. You’re 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.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve 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.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected].

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.