Senior Software Designer, AI

ia; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible insurance plans

Retirement savings plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation & wellness days

Personal development days

Telemedicine services

Employee & family assistance programs

Ergonomic furniture support

Performance bonuses

Discounts on iA products

Job summary

iA Financial Group in Quebec is seeking a Senior Software Designer, AI to shape the design of sophisticated IT solutions. You will collaborate with analysts, architects, developers, and QA to ensure cohesive designs that meet business needs and organizational standards.

In this role you will analyze requirements, produce functional and technical designs, maintain design documentation, and mentor colleagues.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3–7 years of IT solution design experience.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps, .NET 8, and related technologies is advantageous.
• Experience applying AI capabilities in Azure DevOps environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business and technical requirements and produce functional and technical designs.
• Ensure solutions align with target architecture, IT standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with architects, development teams, and business partners while supporting implementation.
• Contribute to estimations and planning, support testing and defect analysis.
• Maintain up-to-date design documentation and assist in production deployments.
• Mentor team members and promote knowledge sharing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

English proficiency

French proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng

Tools

Azure DevOps

.NET 8

Git

SQL Server

MongoDB

BizTalk

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Mainframe environments

Job description

Senior Software Designer, AI

Build the Future with Us

Are you passionate about designing robust technology solutions and eager to contribute to an organization committed to helping its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Senior Software Designer, AI , you will play a key role in the functional and technical design of IT solutions that support business needs.You will serve as a design expert and collaborate closely with business analysts, architects, developers, and quality assurance teams to ensure solutions are cohesive and aligned with organizational standards.This position offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your expertise and fully realize your potential within a caring and trusted organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of everything we do, creating an environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.

What You'll Accomplish with Us

• Participating in the analysis of business and technical requirements and producing the required functional and technical designs, including workflows, business rules, and integrations;
• Ensuring solutions are aligned with target architecture, IT standards, and organizational best practices;
• Collaborating with architects, development teams, and business partners while supporting implementation activities;
• Contributing to estimations and planning, supporting testing phases, and analyzing defects;
• Maintaining up-to-date design documentation, acting as a key resource during production deployments, and supporting production activities;
• Mentoring team members and promoting knowledge sharing within the organization.

What Could Accelerate Your Success in This Role

• Holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent field;
• Has 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in IT solution design;
• Is recognized for strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities;
• Has a solid understanding of complex application environments and experience working within Agile/Scrum methodologies;
• Has knowledge of the insurance or financial services industry, particularly in underwriting and new business operations (an asset);
• Has experience with several of the following technologies and platforms: Azure DevOps, .NET 8, Git, SQL Server, MongoDB, BizTalk, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, and mainframe environments ;
• Has leveraged Artificial Intelligence capabilities to design, develop, or optimize modern web-based products and services within Azure DevOps environments.
• Intermediate English proficiency , both spoken and written, as approximately 20% of daily tasks are conducted in English. These tasks include leading virtual meetings, delivering presentations, and writing emails with English-speaking partners and vendors.
• Advanced French proficiency , both spoken and written.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• A work environment where learning and development are integrated into a collective pursuit of excellence;
• A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;
• Competitive benefits, including flexible group insurance plans, a competitive retirement savings program, employee share purchase plan, vacation and wellness days, personal development days, telemedicine services, employee and family assistance programs, ergonomic furniture support, performance bonuses, discounts on iA products, and more.

Location(s)

Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Other Possible Location(s)

Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date

2026-09-21

Company Overview

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 gro