Lead Full Stack Developer

Iaawg; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance

Competitive pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation days and wellness

Telemedicine services

Employee assistance program

Ergonomic furniture program

Performance bonus

Discounts on iA products

Job summary

iA Financial Group seeks a Lead Full Stack Developer to drive end-to-end solution delivery across UI, back-end services, data, and deployment pipelines. You will shape technical direction, ensure secure, scalable design, and mentor a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires expertise across .NET Core, C#, React, APIs, SQL Server, and modern DevOps tooling, with strong French language skills and collaboration with cross-Canada teams. A hybrid work model is offered.

Qualifications

• 10 years of IT experience with strong software development background.
• Proven leadership in full stack development and solution integration.
• Solid understanding of Agile, secure development, test automation, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of modern full stack solutions from UI to services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical outcomes.
• Promote best practices in security, quality, and maintainability.
• Drive CI/CD and automation to ensure reliable deployments.
• Serve as technical reference and facilitate knowledge sharing.

Skills

.NET Core

C#

React

PowerShell

Bash

REST APIs

MS-SQL

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Azure Pipelines

Postman

GitHub Copilot

Windows & Linux

French (advanced)

Tools

Terraform

Rancher

Salesforce

MuleSoft

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Description Build the Future with Us

Are you passionate about developing modern technology solutions and eager to contribute to an organization whose purpose is to help clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Lead Full Stack Developer, you will play a key role in the analysis, development, integration, testing, and evolution of robust digital solutions, from user interfaces through back-end services, data, delivery pipelines, and production deployments. This position offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your technical expertise and reach your full potential within a caring and trusted organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of everything we do, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What You Will Accomplish with Us

As a Lead Full Stack Developer, you will be at the heart of our mission.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand, validate, and translate business needs into effective technology solutions.
• Develop, integrate, and evolve high-performing Full Stack solutions, from user interfaces to services, data, testing, and production deployment.
• Contribute to the team's technical direction by applying established standards and promoting best practices in development, integration, security, and maintainability.
• Build modern, accessible, and maintainable web interfaces while ensuring seamless integration with APIs and enterprise systems.
• Work closely with the team to perform technical analysis, programming, configuration, and integration of full stack solutions, spanning user interfaces, back-end services, data, testing, delivery pipelines, and production support, while adhering to a “just enough, just in time” approach.
• Enhance development practices by integrating security, quality, automated testing, and observability earlier in the process to support reliable, maintainable, and secure delivery.
• Implement and optimize continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices to ensure reliable and efficient solution delivery.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across the entire application lifecycle, both in development and production environments.
• Serve as a technical reference for the team by fostering knowledge sharing, code quality, continuous improvement, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence.

What Could Accelerate Your Success in This Role

We are looking for someone who:

• Is recognized for their technical leadership, development rigor, and ability to propose pragmatic, maintainable solutions aligned with the team’s technical direction.
• Stands out for their ability to solve complex problems and effectively diagnose issues across the entire application landscape.
• Demonstrates strong expertise in Full Stack development and the associated technology ecosystem, including .NET Core, C#, React, PowerShell, Bash, REST APIs, MS-SQL 2016 or later, Git source control, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Azure Pipelines (YAML), Postman, and GitHub Copilot used responsibly and productively.
• Versatility across both Windows and Linux environments is also expected.
• Is recognized for strong collaboration, communication, and knowledge-sharing skills within multidisciplinary teams.
• Has 10 years of experience in Information Technology, including significant experience in application development and solution integration.
• Possesses a solid understanding of Agile principles, secure development practices, test automation, and CI/CD methodologies, with a focus on integrating quality and security earlier in the software development lifecycle.
• Has experience with integration architectures, APIs, microservices, and event-driven solutions, particularly within an Azure Cloud, Azure DevOps Services, Kafka/Confluent Cloud, and Dynatrace environment.
• Knowledge of Terraform, Java, Rancher, Salesforce, MuleSoft, or ServiceNow is considered an asset.
• Demonstrates the ability to integrate artificial intelligence responsibly into daily work practices to enhance analysis, development, documentation, testing, and productivity.
• Has an advanced level of French and an intermediate level of English, as the role requires monthly communication via email and calls with English-speaking colleagues and partners across Canada.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

A work environment where learning and development are combined with a shared pursuit of excellence. Artificial intelligence is placed in the hands of every employee, enhancing personal effectiveness and supporting organizational growth. A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone can realize and develop their full potential. The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring, innovative workspaces.

Competitive Benefits

• Flexible group insurance plans
• Competitive pension plan
• Employee share purchase plan
• Vacation plan, wellness days, and personal development days
• Telemedicine services
• Employee and family assistance program
• Ergonomic furniture program
• Performance bonus
• Discounts on iA products

Location(s)

Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Other Possible Location(s) Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Company iA Financial Group

Posting End Date 2026-11-06

Company Overview

Company iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management. With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate. At iA, we’re invested in you. * iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability. Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please Contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you with your needs. As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation and engagement, iA once again stands out this year as one of Canada’s top employers according to Forbes. In 2026, iA Financial Group also ranks 1st among major publicly traded Canadian insurers. At iA Financial Group, our differences make us unique. We are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity because we believe that it is by bridging our differences that we will be stronger. Our employees’ wellbeing is our priority. We are also committed to creating a stimulating and safe work environment, in addition to offering a real work-life balance with our flexible work model. As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation, iA has been ranked as one of the top employers in Canada in 2023 by Glassdoor and Forbes.

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