Application Developer II, Application Development

First National Financial LP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier financial services company seeks an Application Developer II in Toronto to enhance their software development team. The position requires expertise in Power Platform, .NET technologies, and data integration. This role offers a competitive compensation package and a supportive environment for career development. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative Agile environment and enjoy opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits program

Extensive training programs

Supportive teamwork culture

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years working with required technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Azure logic apps and CRM systems.
• Proficiency in SQL Server, including T-SQL, SSRS, and SSIS.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using Power Platform and .NET.
• Develop and manage Power BI reports, ensuring data accuracy.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Power BI

.NET technologies

Data integration

Agile Scrum

Git

Education

Diploma or degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Toronto, ON, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 6, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 3:59 AM

Reporting To:

Manager and Team Lead

Full-Time/Part- Time:

Full-time

Posting Date:

Closing Date:

Hours of Work:

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Grade:

Office Location:

12.4

Toronto, ON

Great location! Steps away from the main public transit station

What we offer:

Highly competitive compensation package which includes base salary, bonus, benefits, and career advancement opportunities!

*Eligibility for benefits is dependent on the terms of employment

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an Application Developer II with strong experience in Power Platform, .NET technologies, and data integration. This role requires hands-on expertise in Power BI, CRM systems, .NET Core, .NET Framework, and SQL Server, including SSRS, SSIS, and ETL development. The ideal candidate is a team player with experience working in Agile Scrum environments and is familiar with Git-based version control systems.

How you will contribute:

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate), .NET Core, and .NET Framework.
• Develop and manage Power BI reports and dashboards, ensuring data accuracy and performance optimization.
• Integrate and customize CRM solutions to meet business requirements.
• Design, develop, and optimize ETL processes using SSIS/T-SQL or similar cloud based ETL solutions such as Azure Data Factory (ADF) for data movement and transformation.
• Create and manage SSRS reports to deliver actionable insights to business stakeholders.
• Participate actively in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with QA, business analysts, and product owners to refine requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Implement and maintain Git repositories, branching strategies, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Contribute to code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.

The experience you need:

• Hands-on experience with Azure logic apps for designing workflows and integrations.
• Strong hands-on experience with CRM systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics CRM).
• Solid experience with .NET Core and .NET Framework for application development.
• Proficiency in SQL Server, including T-SQL, SSRS, and SSIS.
• Experience designing and implementing ETL processes for data integration.
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira).
• Proficiency in using Git for source control and managing code branching/merging.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD tools.
• Knowledge of cloud services (Azure, AWS) for application hosting or data services.
• Exposure to other BI tools or reporting frameworks.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and/or microservices architecture.

Education:

• Diploma or degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 4+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years working with the required technologies.

Working Environment and Physical Demands Analysis:

• Periods of high volume with tight timelines
• Long periods of stationary position/sitting
• Prolonged periods of repetitive movement (i.e. using a keyboard and mouse)
• Long periods of time in viewing a computer screen
• Multi-tasking may include speaking to customers on a telephone call while looking up information on a computer program.
• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive benefits program (i.e., Health Spending Account, Maternity and Parental Leave Top Up)
• Hybrid working environment.
• Extensive training programs to set our employees up for success
• Modern office environment conducive to collaboration
• Supportive teamwork culture
• Opportunities to give back to the communities and work through events focused on a variety of charities
• Ongoing social events throughout the year

The team you’ll join:

Founded in 1988, First National is one of Canada’s largest non-bank lenders. We provide residential mortgages exclusively through the mortgage broker channel and we are Canada’s largest commercial mortgage lender.

First National has been consistently recognized as a great place to work and we are proud that our employee engagement feedback is higher than our industry partners.

We would like to thank all applications for their interest in this existing vacancy, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

First National is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation and any other category protected by law.

First National supports requests for accommodation from applicants with disabilities; please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] should you need an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process.