Software Developer - Co op Student

We are looking for Software Engineers who are interested in working in one or more of Front End, Back End, and Full Stack roles.

What will you be doing?     

• Join us in a fun, friendly, team-oriented virtual (work from home) environment, working closely with a coach/mentor
• Work on a variety of application systems that are used by the Group Customer organization within Canada Life; assist with software maintenance and make small enhancements to existing applications (design, development, testing and implementation of application changes)
• Conduct functional application testing of our end user applications to ensure compatibility with planned OS and MS Office upgrades.
• Learn how we use collaboration tools - work with our team to design and develop collaboration solutions to be used by IS team.
• Contribute learning from education experience to practical process improvement opportunities.

What will you be using?

You will be digging into several of the following, so experience in any of these areas is a huge plus:

• js, React, GraphQL, Node, Angular 2+, HTML, CSS3, Typescript and Modern JavaScript
• Java/Spring, JUNIT, C#/.Net/.Net Core, Python, Ruby
• Bash, PowerShell
• Web Services & APIs
• Oracle, MS SQL, MongoDB, DB2
• Git and branching strategies like GitFlow, Jenkins,
• VS Code, VB6, C++
• Some squad assignments may also involve data analysis using Python, DataBricks on Azure, and writing complex queries & stored procedures
• Kafka, Nifi

Nice to Have

• Open source! Any experience with open source is very attractive to us!
• Containerization of applications into a cloud environment: AWS, Azure, Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF), Kubernetes
• Atlassian Jira & Confluence, Splunk
• Concourse/Fly, Docker, SonarQube, Artifactory, BlackDuck
• Configuration Management tools (Chef, Ansible, etc.)
• Administering and configuring web server technologies (Apache, WebLogic, nginx, etc.)

 What do you bring to the table?  

• Are in the process of completing relevant post secondary education within a Computer Science/Engineering discipline
• Are a team player, and have solid teamwork / collaboration skills
• Have strong analysis and problem-solving skills
• Are self motivated to learn new technologies and applications
• Have the ability to manage and report on the status of individual tasks
• Can communicate effectively, both oral and written
• Have experience working within a formally organized group or team (considered an asset)
• Have relevant work, school, and/or volunteering experience (considered an asset)

 Did you know? 

• Canada Life, and its subsidiaries (London Life and Great-West Life), are members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, which also includes sister companies Investors Group and Mackenzie Financial.
• The Information Services (I.S.) organizations of these five companies have combined to form one of the largest I.S. organizations in Canada. This division supports partners in Canada, the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man, Ireland, Germany, and Hong Kong/Macau.

Want to find out more? 

If you are ready to unleash your potential, then pick Canada Life for your coming co-op term and apply today!

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. 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. 

We are one of Canada's top 100 employers!

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.

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