Java Developer

We are Canada Life

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.

Be your best at Canada Life.

We are looking for a Software Developer for the Individual Customer (IWIS) API Team within the Technology Enablement Platforms area.

Any specific tools/skillset: API, microservices, and event-based software development with proficiency in technologies such as:

1. Java and SQL programming languages
2. REST- and SOAP-based services
3. Spring Boot or Apache Camel frameworks
4. Agigee or equivalent API Gateway platform
5. Confluent Kafka or Apache ActiveMQ eventing platform
6. JHipster Domain Language or Liquibase database utilities
7. Docker, Istio, Kubernetes, Tetrate Service Bridge container hosting platforms
8. AWS Cloud

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

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 2. Problem Solving & Analysis

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

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

Resolve client issues as they arise

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

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 Process and prioritization

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, and builds relationships with colleagues quickly and confidently

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

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today

We are one of Canada’s top 100 employers

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.

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