Senior Software Developer

Canada Life; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement (up to $2,000/

Mental health benefit $5,000

Pension plan

Share ownership program

Volunteer day

Job summary

Canada Life, a leading Canadian insurer, seeks a Senior Software Developer for the Workplace Retirement Services Technology team. You will design, implement and support enterprise-scale solutions, mentor developers, and drive engineering excellence in a complex financial services environment.

Responsibilities include full‑stack development, cloud deployments, modernized platforms and collaboration with product owners, architects and QA teams to deliver high‑quality software.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with full‑stack focus.
• Experience designing, building and supporting enterprise applications.
• Proven ability to mentor developers and drive engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, integration and support of enterprise applications across front‑end, APIs, services and data.
• Build scalable, secure software meeting business and technical requirements.
• Champion automated testing, CI/CD, code reviews and DevOps practices.

Skills

Full‑stack development

Azure cloud

Microservices

CI/CD

DevOps practices

Problem solving

Mentoring

Communication

Education

University or College in CS/CE or related

Tools

Azure

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Permanent Full Time

We are seeking a Senior Software Developer to design, build and support enterprise-scale solutions for our Workplace Retirement Services Technology team. This role combines hands‑on full‑stack development, technical leadership, problem solving and collaboration to deliver secure, scalable and high‑quality technology solutions. You will play a key role in modernizing platforms, mentoring developers and driving engineering excellence within a complex financial services environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, development, integration and support of enterprise applications across front‑end, APIs, services, data and cloud technologies.
• Build and enhance scalable, secure and reliable software solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
• Contribute to system architecture, technical design, modernization and integration initiatives.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues, conduct impact analysis and implement sustainable solutions.
• Champion engineering best practices including automated testing, CI/CD, code reviews, DevOps and quality assurance.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, analysts, QA and operations teams to deliver business value.
• Mentor developers, share technical expertise and promote continuous improvement across the team.
• Support operational excellence through proactive maintenance, governance and production support activities.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of software development experience, with full-stack development experience strongly preferred with hands on experience across:
• • Front-end development, APIs, integrations and database technologies
  • Cloud platforms, containerization and Azure-based solutions
  • Legacy modernization, microservices and enterprise integration patterns
• Experience within financial services, insurance, retirement, wealth management, banking or investment industries preferred.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, object-oriented design, design patterns and modern development practices.
• Experience with Agile delivery, DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, code quality tools and production support.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across business and technology teams.
• University or College education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Reliability Status Security Clearance – this can only be completed with candidates who receive an offer of employment. This is a personal security status that is required as a condition of employment before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by the Government of Canada website. The cost of submitting these checks will be covered by Canada Life.

The base salary for this position is between $80,400 - $130,400 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver - for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full‑time or part‑time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry‑leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well‑being.
• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.