Intermediate Technology Specialist, Core Systems Developer

Worky; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay

Benefits package

Pension matching

Volunteer day

Job summary

Equitable, based in Waterloo, Ontario, seeks a skilled software engineer to join our collaborative technology team focused on modern cloud-based Wealth systems. You will develop, test, and continuously improve applications, integrations, and infrastructure technologies that support critical business priorities and superior service experiences.

You will work with cross-functional partners to evolve API strategies, deliver scalable solutions, and drive continuous delivery capabilities for internal

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 3+ years IT experience with multi-domain expertise.
• Proficiency in .NET/C# with 3+ years experience.
• Experience with Microservices architecture.
• Experience with Cloud Native Architecture and Infrastructure patterns.
• Azure cloud experience and DevOps, especially CI/CD pipelines.
• 3+ years with Azure App Services, Functions, Service Bus, Storage, and Application Insights using IaC (Bicep).
• Strong SQL Server and T-SQL knowledge (6+ years).
• Experience with testing frameworks (NUnit, MSTest).
• Experience with multi-platform integration solutions.
• Ability to design RESTful HTTP services and Swagger specifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance shared technology solutions and infrastructure.
• Develop, test, launch, and refine solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Provide technical leadership and evolve capabilities for Wealth systems.
• Build and support applications and integrations using Cloud tech.
• Collaborate with product managers to meet business needs.
• Analyze production issues and propose robust solutions.
• Design end-to-end API governance and CI/CD pipelines.
• Document HTTP REST services and JSON schemas.
• Extend core systems with API integrations to enterprise platforms.
• Mentor teammates and share knowledge to improve performance.

Skills

C#/.NET

Azure

Microservices

Cloud architecture

REST APIs

SQL Server

Entity Framework

React/JavaScript

CI/CD (Azure Pipelines)

API lifecycle management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Service Bus

Job description

At Equitable, we believe work should be a place where you feel supported, inspired, and empowered to grow. In our caring and collaborative environment, your curiosity is encouraged, your passion is recognized, and your contributions truly matter. Together, we create meaningful impact, for our clients, our communities, and each other.

The Opportunity:

Join a collaborative technology team focused on building and enhancing modern cloud-based solutions that support critical business priorities and deliver exceptional service experiences. In this role, you will work alongside cross-functional partners to develop, test, implement, and continuously improve applications, integrations, and infrastructure technologies that support Wealth systems. You'll have the opportunity to contribute technical expertise, influence API and integration strategies, and help drive the evolution of scalable, high-performing solutions for both internal and external clients.

Join one of the region’s top employers and be part of something that truly makes a difference.

Work Arrangements:

This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement, and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain and enhance shared technology solutions and infrastructure. This role will partner with a cross-functional team to develop, test, launch, and refine solutions to optimize the organizations' service experience. Responsible to develop and, implement infrastructure technologies that support business priorities and capabilities for internal and external clients.


• Provide technical and practice leadership, and to continuously evolve the capabilities and technologies that enable continuous delivery of Wealth systems.


• Build and support applications and integrations using Cloud technology.


• You will work closely with product owners/ Product managers to develop alternative solutions to meet business needs.


• Analyze production system problems and recommend solutions.


• Investigate and solve production problems with minimal to no guidance.


• Working closely with business teams to identify key domains/ capabilities to be offered as APIs.


• Provide leadership in setting up end to end processes, guidelines, standards, protocols, governance and implementation in vendor platforms.


• Evangelize the Enterprise API Strategy and facilitate presentations to a wide audience of internal and external stakeholders.


• Proactively sharing knowledge/expertise with colleagues to improve their resourcefulness and performance.


• Train and coach others to develop their degree of expertise.

What you’ll bring:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science or a related field.


• 3+ years experience in IT, with multi-domain expertise.


• Prominent level of proficiency in .NET/C#, and at least 3+ years of experience.


• Experience with Microservices architecture.


• Experience with Cloud Native Architecture and Infrastructure Pattern.


• Experience in Azure Cloud environment and Azure DevOps, especially developing and deploying CI/CD pipelines (Azure Pipelines).


• Minimum 3 years of experience working with Azure App Services, Azure Function, Service Bus, Azure Storage and Application Insights using Infrastructure-as-Code(Bicep).


• Solid knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and Transact SQL with at least 6 years of relevant experience.


• Hands-on experience using testing frameworks for both client and server code (i.e. NUnit, MSTest, etc.).


• Implementing and supporting multi-platform integration solutions.


• Manage the full API lifecycle by configuring API Gateways for secure routing, maintaining a central API Catalogue, and building CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment.


• Design and document HTTP REST services using JSON and JSON Schema, ensuring strict adherence to the HTTP protocol, status codes, and Swagger specifications.


• Extending core systems capabilities by developing custom extensions and integrations via APIs to other enterprise systems and solutions.


• Leverage and integrate vendor platforms while holding external partners accountable to architectural and technical standards.


• Deep understanding of business capability definitions, data modelling, integration layers.


• Experience leading other developers on projects; task and priority setting, working with business partners, etc.


• Experience with ORMs like Entity Framework is an asset.


• Experience with web applications using React, NPM, and JavaScript are considered an asset.

What’s in it for you:

• Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and development opportunities


• Total Rewards: Incentive pay, annual salary reviews, employer-paid benefits and pension matching


• Time Away: Competitive vacation plus one paid volunteer day each year


• Flexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind, complemented by a "dress for your day" approach

At Equitable, we’re committed to fair pay and an inclusive, accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage, just reach out to us at [e-mail]. We’re happy to help. Your base pay will be based on your skills, qualifications, experience and education. In addition to your salary, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award tied to business performance, plus a wide range of competitive benefits. If you’re selected to move forward, our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program, so you know exactly what’s included.

Reports To: Technology Manager, Digital

Term: Permanent Full-Time

This position is open and we are excited to find the right person to join our team. As part of the recruitment process, you will need to go through background screening, as per our company policy.

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