Senior Software Developer (API, Microservices & Event-based Software Development )

Permanent Full Time 

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We are looking for a Software Developer for Technology, Canada Life & Great-West Life within the Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) area.

What you will do

        Product Solution and Delivery (Development)

• Delivers code based on specifications and/or develops, modifies, configures, maintains or integrates solutions to meet design specifications to meet business functional requirements and non-functional engineering specifications
• Configures and integrates software components and third-party software products, tools and solutions
• Facilitates and actively participates in meetings, walkthroughs and reviews of software development deliverables
• Delivers fixes and improvements to existing software products, maintains environments and versions, adhering to standards and compile versions
• Ensures technical responsibility over assigned software products and codebases 
• Helps by providing assistance and mentorship to team members

        Problem Solving and Analysis

• Analyzes current software products
• Produces or contributes to the design documentation and technical specifications for development
• Applies software engineering patterns to identify and troubleshoot problems, requiring analysis and exploration of options, recommending solutions or preparing discussion for escalation
• Conduct system support and change management activities
• Conduct impact analysis to support proactive identification of actions to minimize production system interruptions
• Ability to understand data designs, standards, and specifications

        Quality Testing

• Delivers clean and efficient code, ensuring quality and accuracy of products
• Tests and deploys software products and fixes defects
• Works with QA team to automate and maintain software product test suites, maintaining test documentation, review as required
• Creates and maintain test documentation, test strategy, review as required

       Continual improvement

• Gains exposure to and learns new languages, frameworks and tools
• Evaluates and learns new technologies that provide business value
• Improves current practices and tools
• Adapts to organizational change, best practice and improvements across teams, including the effective implementation and adherence to software development processes and practices
• Participates in audits, governance and support activities

        Customer focus

• Customer Obsessed
• Takes accountability for own and towards team deliverables
• Trains and collaborates with other developers in how to write effective code and solve problems
• Partners with product teams and/or architects to develop technical requirements and engineering/non-functional specifications
• Achieve Operational Excellence by resolving client issues as they arise and maintain high system availability through day and night support

        Technical leadership and mentorship

• Provides training to new or less senior professionals or cross discipline practitioners on processes, tools and approaches
• Shares knowledge and experience with members of the team to identify and share opportunities to improve the work, identify better ways of doing things

What you will bring

Any specific tools/skillset:

• API, microservices, and event-based software development with proficiency in technologies such as: 
• Java and SQL programming languages 
• REST- and SOAP-based services 
• Spring Boot or Apache Camel frameworks 
• Agigee or equivalent API Gateway platform 
• Confluent Kafka or Apache ActiveMQ eventing platform 
• JHipster Domain Language or Liquibase database utilities 
• Docker, Istio, Rancher, or Kubernetes container hosting platforms 
   

Qualifications: 

• Software development experience 
• 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  
• Experience as a developer in 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 
• Rapidly acquires new knowledge, learns new skills, and applies creative thinking to solve problems while understanding the organization’s vision, purpose and values
• Adaptable to changing assignments and product outcomes 
• Directs work of self through goal setting, time management, and planning
• Meets deadlines for work through use of time management
• Identifies prioritization conflicts and works with PM’s, Program Managers, Senior Software Developers and leaders to resolve
• Leverages practices to manage and simplify work, and use resources effectively Attention to Detail
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of work to maximize quality, build credibility, and avoid re-work
• Decision-making: understands the costs and benefits of actions, and makes recommendations towards the most appropriate one, uses collaboration and judgement to form conclusions
• Facilitates cooperation among peers and within the team
• Builds effective relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders quickly and confidently, to positively influence outcomes
• Explains technical issues to diverse audiences
• Leverages feedback to improve
• Seeks to understand business needs, and delivers high quality service to the business while understanding the organization’s vision, purpose and values
• Is passionate about technology, the user experience, demonstrates inner self starter, and is accepting of and open to learning new ideas outside scope or knowledge.
• 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

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The base salary for this position is between  $61,900.00 - $ 114,500.00 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 talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

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

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