IT Software Development & Operations (DevOps) Resource (Software Developer – Intermediate)

Donna Cona; London; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an IT Software Development & Operations (DevOps) Resource to join a key client’s team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering software solutions, enhancing product functionality, and ensuring system integrity while focusing on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Candidates should have a strong foundation in software development practices, teamwork, and a keen interest in the latest technologies.

Qualifications

• Previous insurance experience considered an asset.
• Interest in or active pursuit of related industry certifications is a plus.
• Teamwork experience as a developer.

Responsibilities

• Delivers code based on specifications and integrates software components.
• Analyzes software products and troubleshoots problems.
• Delivers clean and efficient code, ensuring quality and accuracy.

Skills

Database systems

Source code management

Test-driven development

Java

SQL

API development

Microservices

Event-based software development

Problem Solving

Customer Focus

Education

University or College education in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Amazon Web Services

GitLab DevOps Platform

Job description

Donna Cona Inc. is currently seeking an IT Software Development & Operations (DevOps) Resource (Software Developer – Intermediate), for one of our key clients. The candidate will work within the Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) area .

Candidate MUST have the following :

• 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;
• Previous insurance experience will be 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; andWorking with production / application support during a critical incident.
• Specific tools / skillset – API, microservices, and event-based software development with proficiency in technologies such as : Java and SQL programming languages;REST- and SOAP-based services;Spring Boot or Apache Camel frameworks;Apigee or equivalent API Gateway platform;Confluent Kafka or Apache ActiveMQ eventing platform;JHipster Domain Language or Liquibase database utilities;Docker, Istio, Rancher, or Kubernetes container hosting platforms;Amazon Web Services;Tetrate Service Bridge; andGitLab DevOps Platform.

Required demonstrated experience :

• 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 and Analysis; andHelps by providing assistance and mentorship to team members.
• 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; andAbility 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; andCreates 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; andParticipates in audits, governance and support activities.
• Customer focus : Customer Obsessed;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; andResolve 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; andShares knowledge and experience with members of the team to identify and share opportunities to improve the work, identify better ways of doing things.

Donna Cona is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. We don’t discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age or any other protected status. We are committed to maintaining a barrier free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals.