Lead Software Engineer

EQ Bank | Equitable Bank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Being a traditional bank just isn’t our thing. We are big believers in innovating the banking experience because we believe Canadians deserve better options, and we challenge ourselves and our teams to creatively transform what’s possible in banking. Our team is made up of inquisitive and agile minds that find smarter ways of doing things. If you’re not afraid of taking on big challenges and redefining the future, you belong with us. You’ll get to work with people who will encourage you to reach new heights. We like to keep things fun, ask questions and learn together.

We are a big (and growing!) family. Overall we serve more than 670,000 people across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank, and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Bank's wholly-owned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six million members. Together we have over $125 billion in assets under management and administration, with a mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform (eqbank.ca) one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021.

Equitable has adopted a hybrid-agile delivery methodology with cross-functional Pods dedicated to launching new products, features, and ongoing business value. The Software Developer Lead role at Equitable is responsible for leading and managing Pod delivery. The Lead and their Pod are empowered to drive production changes with support from shared services teams such as DevOps, Infrastructure, and Security.

The Software Developer Lead will partner with a Product Owner and Project Manager to guide the team through Discovery & Planning, design & build sprints, testing, releases, and continuous improvement releases. The Lead will establish the team’s approach to delivering code, tailoring the Bank’s methodology and artifacts. They will also provide status updates on delivery progress, trends, quality, risks, and impediments.

The incumbent will ensure the solution aligns with business value and collaborates effectively with BAs, Developers, QA, and external partners. They will also manage backlog enhancements and fixes for ongoing releases. While not a direct manager, the Lead will mentor and guide team members based on their experience.

Main Activities:

• Design and plan software solutions based on business requirements; collaborate with stakeholders and participate in meetings
• Develop code across the technology stack, from database to front-end
• Follow SDLC guidelines and best practices
• Adhere to timelines, MVP/release plans, and roadmaps
• Create design artifacts, architecture documents, and technical specs
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and manage sprint tasks
• Coordinate with DevOps, Infrastructure, and Security teams for releases
• Monitor and report on delivery metrics and quality
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in complex software design, including Java Spring, cloud deployments, microservices, database design, debugging, and troubleshooting
• At least 5 years’ experience in the financial services industry
• Experience with SOA, RESTful APIs, and web services
• Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools, especially JIRA
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to coordinate with senior resources and collaborate across teams

Additional Skills (Desirable):

• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Data Factory, Power Platform, SharePoint Online
• Experience with high-volume ETL applications and messaging services like Kafka, RabbitMQ
• Proficiency with Confluence and JIRA

What We Offer:

• Competitive bonus and RRSP match
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Maternity/Parental top-up
• Generous vacation and personal days
• Virtual events and professional development allowances
• Opportunity to join a leading FinTech and innovate banking

The role is hybrid, based at 2200-25 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON. Equitable Bank values inclusion and diversity and provides accommodations during the recruitment process. Candidates must pass criminal and credit checks. Only suitable candidates will be contacted. We look forward to meeting you!