Team Lead, Software Development

Team Lead, Software Development

Cognition+ is a team of talented and dedicated people on a mission to deliver transformative digital solutions to insurance companies of all sizes. In addition to a fully customizable Enterprise Insurance Management Platform, Cognition+ offers on-demand support, connectivity, cybersecurity, and development services. Founded in 1993, we have gained a deep understanding of our client’s business needs and challenges and have invested in R&D to build the next-generation of insurance technology solutions.

With a focus on teamwork, commitment, and trust, we know it takes people with diverse perspectives, ideas, and cultures to make a company succeed. We believe that hiring the best talent will lead to the creation of better products and services to keep our clients on the leading edge. If you are looking for a challenging opportunity for your work to make a lasting impact and your career to grow then we want to meet YOU!

Website: www.gocognition.com

Why Choose Cognition+

• Competitive compensation package including benefits, group RRSP, and incentive plan;
• Flexible work hours that offer work/life balance;
• Opportunity to learn, grow and innovate;
• Friendly and supportive team environment; and,
• Opportunity to provide your input into making this organization successful.

The Role

This senior level technical Software Team Lead role will be responsible for the development of software applications for the Company’s suite of products for the insurance industry.  The incumbent will also be expected to perform a range of project lead duties requiring liaison with other functional units in the organization. This individual will play a lead role in the overall software development process including designing and developing new software applications, enhancing current applications, testing and analysis, and leading, mentoring and managing the performance of staff on the development team.

The position reports to the Vice President, Software Development.

Role Responsibilities 

• Work with senior team members to design solutions, including development of specifications to ensure quality;
• Create and maintain key documentation;
• Leadership relating to delivery of software releases, patch updates and ad hoc issues raised by clients or the Company’s Production Support Team;
• Input into Software Development Lifecycle process optimization;
• Advancement of the Company’s architectural vision through compliant software code, code reviews, unit testing, demonstrations, and documentation;
• Estimation input to assist in sprint and release sizing;
• Manage short and long-term objectives and effectively scope projects within schedule constraints;
• Lead a team of developers, including coaching, prioritizing work, delivering training, and performance management; and
• Other duties as required by the Company from time to time.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• More than 10 years’ prior related experience in software development, preferably in the insurance or a related industry;
• Experience in related development technologies, including:
  • Development Tools: Java, Spring, Angular, IntelliJ;
  • Code Management: CodeReviewer, SVN, Git;
  • Build and Development: Jenkins, Flyway; and
  • Infrastructure: Wildfly, Alfresco.
• Professional, results-oriented with a high degree of self-motivation;
• A demonstrated ability to engage and motivate a highly-skilled technical team;
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and time management skills;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Ability to provide feedback to employees, as well as accepting and acting on feedback from employees;
• There may be some requirements to travel, particularly in relation to client needs; and
• May at times be required to extend normal working hours to meet deadlines and business demands.

APPLY NOW

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.gocognition.com/join-us/

Equal Employment Opportunities

Cognition+ is committed to employment equity and welcomes diversity. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. Cognition+ provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources at hr@gocognition.com or call 519-432- 8553 ext. 362.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the process.