Senior Software Developer

LifeWorks; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health technology provider based in Toronto seeks a Senior Software Developer to enhance their pension and benefits platform. You will utilize Microsoft .NET and modern web technologies to design impactful software solutions that improve financial well-being for millions. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of development experience and a strong grasp of technologies like C#, Web API, and SQL Server. This role offers a chance to make significant contributions to people's lives in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven application architecture and development experience.
• Outstanding debugging and troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong design and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and debug sophisticated applications.
• Make critical technical decisions independently.
• Provide expert-level Tier III technical support.

Skills

C#

Web API

Microservices

JavaScript

TypeScript

AJAX

MS SQL Server 2019

T-SQL

ASP.NET MVC

Angular

DevOps

Agile Methodology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Visual Studio

HTML5

SSRS

Bootstrap

Job description

Overview

TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of health. As a global-leading health and well-being provider – encompassing physical, mental and financial health – TELUS Health is improving health outcomes for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers and employees.

Shape the Future of Retirement & Benefits Technology

About the Mission

Imagine impacting the financial futures of nine million people across North America. That's exactly what you'll do at TELUS Health Retirement and Benefits Solutions. For nearly three decades, we've been pioneering fully automated administration services through our Ariel platform, helping corporations, government organizations, and multi-employer plans deliver world-class pension and benefits programs. We're not just managing data—we're securing people's futures, one innovative solution at a time.

We're seeking a talented Senior Software Developer who's ready to take their technical expertise to the next level. As a senior resource on our DC pension portal team, you'll design and code features that directly impact millions of lives while solving some of the most challenging technical problems in the benefits administration space. This is your chance to work on meaningful projects with the autonomy to make real technical decisions and the support to grow your career.

What you’ll do

• Design, code, test, and debug sophisticated applications using Microsoft .NET, modern web technologies, and relational databases
• Serve as a technical expert, tackling complex projects that require creative problem-solving and minimal hand-holding
• Transform requirements and acceptance criteria into elegant, production-ready code

Establishing Plan & Execution

• Develop accurate project estimates that keep initiatives on track
• Make critical technical decisions independently or escalate strategically when needed
• Take ownership of your deliverables from concept to deployment

Support & Solve

• Provide expert-level Tier III technical support for the most challenging issues
• Be the go-to resource when internal and external clients face complex problems
• Monitor support trends and identify opportunities for improvement

What you bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years of proven application architecture and development experience

Technical Arsenal

• Core Technologies: C#, Web API, Microservices, JavaScript, TypeScript, AJAX
• Database Power: MS SQL Server 2019, T-SQL
• Framework Expertise: ASP.NET MVC, .NET Core, Angular, AngularJS, .NET Framework
• Development Tools: Visual Studio, SSRS, Bootstrap, HTML5
• Integration Skills: WCF/Web Services, XML, JSON
• Modern Practices: DevOps, Agile Methodology
• Architecture Knowledge: Multi-tier Internet/Intranet applications with design patterns

Your Edge

• Technical Excellence: Outstanding debugging and troubleshooting abilities
• Analytical Mind: Strong design and problem-solving capabilities
• Self-Motivated: You take initiative and drive projects forward independently
• Organized & Efficient: Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Quality-Focused: You take pride in delivering clean, maintainable code
• Team Player: Collaborative approach with strong communication skills

Why This Role Matters

Every line of code you write helps real people access their retirement savings and benefits with confidence. You'll be part of a team that values technical excellence and understands that our work has a direct impact on the financial well-being of millions of families.

TELUS is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

Disclaimer: In accordance with the TELUS Health Solutions Data Center Security Policy, as a condition of employment, all team members whose job functions require they work at a Data Center and/or have access to detailed knowledge of technology related to client service delivery, are subject to a Personnel Security Screening conducted through the Government of Canada.

The health and safety of our team, customers and communities is paramount to TELUS. Accordingly, we require anyone joining our TELUS Health Care Centres to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.