Developer Analyst

Navacord Inc.; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic programmer with a strong IT background to join their team. This role involves gathering business requirements and transforming them into technical specifications while developing solutions using modern programming languages. You will support existing enterprise digital assets and collaborate with engaged stakeholders. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong analytical and communication skills. If you are self-driven and eager to make an impact in the insurance industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years programming experience with modern languages and databases.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Gather business requirements and create technical specifications.
• Develop solutions using modern programming languages and support legacy systems.

Skills

.NET

Java

VB

C#/C

HTML/CSS

Python

SQL

ETL

Stored Procedures

Restful APIs

UI/UX tools

Agile Methodologies

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Azure Lakehouse

Google Big Query

Applied Epic’s BDE

Job description

Navacord is hiring technical talent in the insurance industry! We are accepting applications for a dynamic individual with 5+ years experience in a development environment with at least 3+ years experience gathering requirements and creating technical specifications.

We are looking for someone who is motivated by a fast-paced environment where technical standards and practices are valued. This role will work with Navacord’s Broker Partners and third-party solution providers and requires someone with a strong IT background looking to interact and collaborate with engaged stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Gather business requirements and turn them into technical specifications in line with the organization’s standards and guidelines.
• Develop solutions using modern programming languages and databases.
• Support existing enterprise digital assets and legacy systems.
• Identify and evaluate alternate solutions.
• Identify technical risk early in the process while finding opportunities to reuse organization level technical assets (e.g., existing APIs).
• Leverage best practices including continuous integration, automated deployment, use cases, etc. where applicable.
• Conceptualize and develop relevant use cases for client engagements: proof-of-concepts (POC), proof-of-value (POV), proof-of-technology (POT), and production deployments.
• Address various automation (RPA, AI, other) requirements, primarily around business process automation from multiple industry groups to quickly assess and arrive at a plan to deliver the required services.
• Support issue resolution that arises in day to day running of RPA and AI processes and provide timely responses and solutions as required.
• Facilitate working and training sessions with Broker Partner staff, providing structured forums for discussion, decision-making, and learning.
• Work effectively in a projectized, cross-functional environment through collaboration and planning and disciplined execution on interdependent activities.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• 5+ years experience as a programmer (e.g., .NET, Java, VB, C#/C, HTML/CSS, Python, SQL, ETL, Stored Procedures, Restful APIs, UI/UX tools).
• 3+ years of experience gathering business requirements and turning them into technical specifications.
• Experience with Applied Epic’s BDE, SDK/API highly desirable.
• Experience with Azure Lakehouse and Google Big Query highly desirable.
• Proficient in working in an agile, continuous integration environment.
• Ability to understand business processes and create process flow diagrams.
• Strong analytical skills, working with structured and unstructured data sets.
• Strong communication skills, able to relay complex messages and teach new concepts.
• Self-driven and confident approach to tackling accountabilities with pace.
• Knowledge of Canada’s P&C and/or Benefits insurance industry as well as Navacord’s entrepreneurial culture and growth strategy is desirable.
• Excellent customer service, attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Willing to travel to other Navacord offices across Canada, as required.

Navacord is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and candidates feel valued and respected. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or for your work with us, please inform us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We serve and recognize and respect human differences and similarities. We value the diversity of people and actively encourage women, indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ2+) persons to apply.