Software Developer; SQL

About us

Trusted by leading global banks and financial institutions of all sizes, TAO Solutions has worked for over a decade with financial industry leaders worldwide. We design innovative and automated software solutions to empower the financial services industry with operational agility and robust capabilities.

Our main headquarters are located in Toronto with offices in Sydney, Australia, and San Diego, USA. We are driven by an entrepreneurial and visionary mindset, there is plenty of room for innovation, initiative and talented people to shape who we are tomorrow.

• Learn and apply SQL Server and Visual Studio skills to develop and maintain stored procedures and reports.
• Assist with query optimization and database performance improvements.
• Support database administration tasks such as setup, configuration, and migrations under guidance from senior team members.
• Gain experience with enterprise application development using modern technologies.
• Translate functional specifications into basic technical designs with mentorship.
• Write clean, reliable code that aligns with product requirements.
• Participate in unit testing and work closely with QA to ensure successful integration testing.
• Collaborate with experienced developers to grow your technical skills.
• Contribute to project deadlines by delivering assigned tasks on time.
• Provide support to internal staff and clients with oversight as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong academic background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 0-2 years experience in software development and/or server reporting development as applicable.
• Exposure to MS‑SQL Server, T‑SQL, and stored procedures through coursework, projects, or internships.
• Familiarity with SQL Server Reporting Services or other reporting tools is an asset.
• Understanding of database concepts, normalization, and indexes.
• Knowledge of software development principles and the software development life cycle.
• Experience with Visual Studio, Git, or other version control tools from school projects or internships.
• Interest in Agile methodologies (Kanban, Scrum) is an asset.
• Eagerness to learn, contribute, and grow in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and pride in delivering quality work.

Placement within the range is determined through the interview process and is based on a candidate's knowledge, skills and qualifications for the role. Additional opportunities for compensation include, but are not limited to: paid vacation, volunteer days, employer‑paid benefits, profit sharing and bonus program participation (where applicable).

Our performance‑driven culture is built on teamwork. We are ranked as one of the top companies to work for by Great Place to Work Canada and recognized as one of the best places to work in technology. Passionate about fostering an environment that positions each team member to succeed and grow their career. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and demonstrate our values through equitable pay, fantastic benefits, and an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.

• Competitive compensation package
• Participation in TAO's bonus program (where applicable)
• Profit‑Sharing Program
• Hybrid work model
• Flexible work arrangements to support you and your team
• Collaborative organization that exemplifies autonomy and creativity
• Openness to new technology adoption and software advancement
• Robust benefits package including vision, medical, and dental
• Yearly learning & professional development allowance
• Company wide socials
• Internal team recognition platform (Bonusly)

At TAO, we leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technology to enhance our recruitment process. These tools assist with tasks such as resume screening, drafting preliminary job descriptions, generating initial interview questions, and occasionally sourcing prospective candidates. However, AI is never used to make final hiring decisions; our use of AI serves to support repetitive and administrative tasks in order to streamline our hiring and…