Senior Systems Developer Job Guelph area,Ontario Canada,IT/Tech

Company: CGL
Department:
Digital and Advisor Technology

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.

We are driving a transformation in the insurance industry, one that leverages our cooperative values and builds a digital enterprise that stands out in an increasingly crowded digital world. Our Digital & Advisor Technology team uses the same state-of-the-art technology, development practices and processes as leaders in the market and helps you grow your career by supporting you with a culture that makes it easier to get things done.

The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, our company and our higher social purpose.

As the Senior Systems Developer you will be a driving member of an integral team responsible for 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 and provide training and support to the members of your team.

Technologies you have experience with:

Modern version of Angular (1+) and related libraries

Node using Express and Typescript for API's

Bootstrap and responsive layouts

Reactive programming using RXJS

Version Control Systems like Git

Writing unit and end 2 end test in frameworks like Playwright

Internationalization (i18n)

Accessibility using WCAG level 2 AA

Working with 3rd part API’s

Using Design Systems

Experience with at least one of the Guidewire suite of products - Policy Center, Claim Center, or Billing Center.

Experience with Guidewire plugins, Message Broker, REST/SOAP services is an asset.

How you will create impact:

Leading the process of developing a cohesive plan to determine technologies and options for a working solution.

Developing new code and leveraging existing code to implement system features of medium to large complexity.

Creating an implementation and troubleshooting plan for a single system.

Identifying and recommending solutions for application defects, determining root causes and minimizing the introduction of new defects.

Performing unit testing and project management activities for small to medium sized initiatives, leading system development project teams and providing guidance to junior team members.

How you will succeed:

You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.

You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.

You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.

You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.

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.

What you need to know:

You will travel occasionally.

Rotational on-call schedule, with shifts during evenings and weekends.

Extended work hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required.

You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What’s in it for you?

Training and development opportunities to grow your career.

Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.

A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace…


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