Senior Software Engineer to remediate vulnerabilities and manage remediation plans our major banking

Senior Software Engineer to remediate vulnerabilities and manage remediation plans with one of our major banking clients-

Location Address:
Toronto/ Hybrid – 2-3 (No specific days yet)

Contract Duration: ASAP to 10/30/

Possibility of extension & conversion to FTE:
Possible for both

Schedule

Hours:

9am-5pm Monday-Friday; standard 37.5 hrs/week

Story Behind the Need (Reason for Hiring)

The U.S. IT organization is expanding its vulnerability remediation and software lifecycle governance capabilities to meet business, IT, cybersecurity, and regulatory expectations. The role supports increasing volumes of software vulnerabilities, end of life (EOL) risks, and the need for automation, reporting, and cross team coordination across desktop, server, and application environments.

Business Group:

U.S. Information Technology – Software Vulnerability & Lifecycle Management Operations

Project:

Enterprise-wide software vulnerability remediation and software lifecycle management, including automation, reporting, and operational governance.

Typical Day in Role

• Remediate desktop software vulnerabilities and ensure SLAs are met.

• Track and report on desktop application vulnerability remediation plans.

• Host meetings with application managers to socialize issues and document remediation strategies.

• Manage KRIs related to software compliance and identify software approaching EOL.

• Assign and track remediation efforts to prevent software from reaching EOL.

• Ensure installed applications are approved.

• Produce dashboards and management reports for technical, management, and board audiences.

• Escalate issues for critical teams, executives, and specialized departments.

• Identify trends, repeat issues, and high impact remediation opportunities.

• Collaborate with SMEs, deployment teams, and business partners.

• Champion automation and proactive processes to reduce aging software and vulnerabilities.

Candidate Requirements / Must Have Skills

1. 8+ years of general software engineering experience

2. 5+ Experience with software vulnerability management in a large, regulated environment.

3. Exceptional knowledge of IT support and customer service best practices.

4. Strong knowledge of Windows, Office , remote access, and desktop support.

5. Experience with Power BI, data analytics, Service Now, remote support tools, and virtual desktops.

6. Strong experience with SCCM, Intune, vulnerability scanning tools.

Nice to Have Skills

1. Financial services industry experience.

2. Experience with Tenable, Bomgar.

Education & Certificates

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related field.

• Relevant IT certifications considered an asset.

Best vs. Average Candidate

The best candidate will demonstrate strong technical depth in vulnerability remediation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex remediation plans across multiple teams. They will be proactive, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast paced financial environment with executive visibility. Must have the ability to influence without authority.

Interviews

2 rounds – Panel interview possibility - MS Teams / In – person