Integration Developer

Sovereign Insurance; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Sovereign Insurance invites an Integration Developer to join our IT team in a hybrid Toronto-area role. You will design, build, and enhance API integrations across the DAMS ecosystem, enabling reliable data flow with internal systems and external partners.

You will deliver scalable, secure microservices using REST, Spring Boot, and OpenAPI, and collaborate with agile teammates to continuously improve the platform.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Information Technology or Computer Science.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in the IT industry.
• Strong Java development expertise including Spring Boot, Java EE and LoopBack, with solid grounding in design principles and microservices architecture using REST, Swagger OpenAPI and SOAP.
• Hands on experience implementing secure applications using Spring Security, OAuth2 and JWT.
• Experience building and deploying containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift.
• Solid database expertise including SQL and PL SQL development such as stored procedures, functions and triggers, with hands on experience in MySQL and IBM DB2.
• Experience with test driven development using JUnit or Mockito, along with familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices and CI CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bitbucket, Jira and Confluence.
• Experience working with cloud platforms including Azure, AWS and IBM Cloud or APIC, with an understanding of SaaS solutions and modern data platforms such as Lakehouse architectures including Databricks.
• Familiarity with messaging systems such as RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka or Amazon SQS, along with the ability to monitor and troubleshoot applications using tools like Splunk and DataDog.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and enhancing integrations that support ongoing DAMS releases and operational needs.
• Building and maintaining APIs and integration services to enable reliable data flow between internal systems and external partners.
• Delivering high-quality, maintainable code with strong unit testing, aligned to Sovereign IT standards and AMTB delivery practices.
• Collaborating closely with your agile team (developers, BAs, QA, and product partners) to refine requirements and deliver incremental value each cycle.
• Performing technical analysis and contributing to solution design to ensure scalability, stability, and alignment with enterprise architecture.
• Supporting production stability by troubleshooting issues, resolving defects, and continuously improving integration performance.
• Participating in regular AMTB ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) to drive team effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Mentoring and supporting teammates, fostering a collaborative, accountable “one team” environment focused on shared success.

Skills

Java development

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

Agile methodologies

CI/CD practices

Education

Diploma or degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Bitbucket

Jira

Confluence

Swagger/OpenAPI

SOAP

RabbitMQ

Apache Kafka

Amazon SQS

Splunk

DataDog

Azure

AWS

IBM Cloud

Databricks

Job description

Company: Sovereign Insurance

Department: IT

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)

Language: This role operates in English.

Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

The Opportunity:

At Sovereign Insurance, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Co-operators General Insurance Company, we believe leadership is shaped by purpose, collaboration, and meaningful contribution. When you grow, we grow — your success crowns ours.

We value diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who lift others up. Here, your initiative matters, and your efforts help build the resilience of the Canadian businesses and communities we serve.

That shared commitment strengthens our culture and moves us forward — together. That’s the Crown Effect.

As an Integration Developer, you will be part of a team supporting the ongoing evolution and delivery of Sovereign Insurance. This role is focused on continuous delivery, enhancing, and enabling stable, scalable operations across the DAMS ecosystem. You’ll contribute to a modern, API-driven integration landscape that supports business operations, data exchange with partners, and iterative delivery of new capabilities aligned with business priorities.

How you will create impact:

• Designing, developing, and enhancing integrations that support ongoing DAMS releases and operational needs.


• Building and maintaining APIs and integration services to enable reliable data flow between internal systems and external partners.


• Delivering high-quality, maintainable code with strong unit testing, aligned to Sovereign IT standards and AMTB delivery practices.


• Collaborating closely with your agile team (developers, BAs, QA, and product partners) to refine requirements and deliver incremental value each cycle.


• Performing technical analysis and contributing to solution design to ensure scalability, stability, and alignment with enterprise architecture.


• Supporting production stability by troubleshooting issues, resolving defects, and continuously improving integration performance.


• Participating in regular AMTB ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) to drive team effectiveness and continuous improvement.


• Mentoring and supporting teammates, fostering a collaborative, accountable “one team” environment focused on shared success.

How you will succeed:

• You thrive on delivering our exceptional client experience through positive and engaging relationships; embracing accountability to achieve effective results.


• You ensure your day to day actions are in harmony with the company’s purpose, vision, and values even when challenged.


• You are open and adaptable to changing conditions with a natural curiosity to explore and try new approaches.


• You value cooperative and collaborative dialogue because diverse perspectives offer more creative and productive solutions.

To join our team:

• Diploma or degree in Information Technology or Computer Science.


• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in the IT industry.


• Strong Java development expertise including Spring Boot, Java EE and LoopBack, with solid grounding in design principles and microservices architecture using REST, Swagger OpenAPI and SOAP.


• Hands on experience implementing secure applications using Spring Security, OAuth2 and JWT.


• Experience building and deploying containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift.


• Solid database expertise including SQL and PL SQL development such as stored procedures, functions and triggers, with hands on experience in MySQL and IBM DB2.


• Experience with test driven development using JUnit or Mockito, along with familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices and CI CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bitbucket, Jira and Confluence.


• Experience working with cloud platforms including Azure, AWS and IBM Cloud or APIC, with an understanding of SaaS solutions and modern data platforms such as Lakehouse architectures including Databricks.


• Familiarity with messaging systems such as RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka or Amazon SQS, along with the ability to monitor and troubleshoot applications using tools like Splunk and DataDog.

What you need to know:

• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.


• You will work in a hybrid model with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

What’s in it for you?

• Room to grow with confidence — build your career, contribute your ideas, and see the impact of your work.


• A culture that values you — inclusive, collaborative, and respectful, where different perspectives are encouraged and heard.


• Rewards that recognize you and the work you do - competitive salary and variable compensation, benefits and pension, paid time off, development and recognition programs.


• Support for your well-being — a holistic approach to physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.


• Pride in purpose — being part of a Canadian organization dedicated to protecting Canadian businesses and the communities they serve while giving back through volunteering, donations, and national initiatives that help build a more sustainable future.

Expected salary/hourly range $72,847 - $121,411

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Sovereign in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.