Senior Systems Developer

Company: CGIC

Department: IT

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Work Model: Hybrid

Language: This role operates in English.

Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant.

The Opportunity

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

Our Information Technology team aspires to be a leader in applying technology to power business strategies. We connect concepts with solutions to create value and efficiencies for our clients, employees, and communities. Our success is driven by our skilled and diverse team who are passionate about excellence, innovation, and agility.

As the Sr. Systems Developer you will be a member of an integral team responsible for leading and developing system-based solutions by formulating programs, developing, and maintaining codes and documenting processes for consistency and continuous improvement. You will contribute to a range of highly complex and diverse team initiatives with the support of your team members.

Technologies You Have Experience With

• You have experience with C#, .Net, HTML, CSS, JQuery/Java Script and REST APIs
• You have experience with Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, Automation and Release pipelines
• Having experience with OnBase, Inspire, Electronic Signatures, Splunk, or Application Insights is an asset
  
  
  

How You Will Create Impact

• Integrating with existing systems, building new functionalities and customizing OOB features
• Ensure solutions include high quality code, unit testing and adhere to Co-operators’ IT standards
• Working closely with Solution Designers and other technology partners in translating requirements into a cohesive plan, determining technologies and options for a working solution
• Performing technical analysis, formulate design and program logic in collaboration with Co-operators’ solution design team
• Collaborating with internal/external IT teams, vendor partners and project management to ensure open communication and quality/timely deliverables
• Contributing and leading the implementation, back-out and disaster recovery plans
• Mentoring, supporting and collaborating with team members to ensure THE TEAM succeeds!
  
  
  

What You Need To Know

• You will travel occasionally.
• You will work on a Hybrid Team. A high degree of collaboration is required and extended work hours including evenings and weekends may be required.
• You will be subject to a Criminal Record and Consumer History background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate
  
  
  

How You Will Succeed

• You thrive on delivering our exceptional client experience through positive and engaging relationships; embracing accountability to achieve effective results.
• You ensure your day to day actions are in harmony with the company’s purpose, vision, and values even when challenged.
• You are open and adaptable to changing conditions with a natural curiosity to explore new opportunities or innovations.
• You value cooperative and collaborative dialogue because diverse perspectives offer more creative and productive solutions.
  
  
  

To Join Our Team

• You have five years of experience in Information Technology or a related field.
• You have completed post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• You have working experience leading the development and providing guidance to others for the implementation of modern application and infrastructure design patterns, including containers.
• Strong understanding of Agile and DevOps principles, test-driven development, continuous integration - Bitbucket/git, ADO and Confluence.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn and guide the software development practice at Co-operators.
• You have a working knowledge or experience with scripting languages.
  
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to take on challenging work and contribute your expertise, creativity, and passion in meaningful ways.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, paid time off, volunteer days, pension and benefits.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and flexible work options.
• The opportunity to work on an inclusive team who inspire each other to explore and achieve what’s possible.
• An organizational commitment to sustainability and charitable giving; positively impacting the social, environmental and economic well-being of Canadian businesses, families and communities.