Senior Systems Developer

Sovereign Insurance; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Calgary seeks a Senior Systems Developer to join their IT team. In this role, you'll be responsible for developing system-based solutions and writing code while using technologies like React JS and Azure Cloud. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in IT, along with a post-secondary education in a related field. This position offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with a comprehensive rewards package and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Physical and mental health programs

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Information Technology or a related field.
• Experience with Guidewire will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop system-based solutions by formulating programs and writing code.
• Create an implementation and back-out plan for a system.
• Perform unit testing for developed code.

Skills

JavaScript Framework (React JS)

Web-based application development

HTML 5 and CSS

APIs development

Containerized framework, Azure Cloud, SSO integration

SDLC, DevOps (BitBucket), Design patterns

Static and dynamic code analysis tools (SonarQube)

CMS (Agility CMS preferred)

OpenShift

SharePoint Development, Next JS

Education

Post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

SharePoint

Agility CMS

SonarQube

OpenShift

Job description

Company: Sovereign Insurance
Department: IT
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (18 months)
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: This role operates in English.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

The Opportunity:

As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cooperators General Insurance company, Sovereign Insurance believes your experience matters. This is our promise to not only our clients but to our employees as well, because we know the strength of our company starts with our people. The smart, curious and collaborative people who bring their whole heart and passion to work each day. But you can’t pour from an empty cup; we take care of the well‑being of our people so that they are inspired to protect Canadian businesses and the lives, families and communities we impact. Join us and begin shaping your experience at Sovereign.

As the Senior Systems Developer you will be a member of an integral team responsible for developing system‑based solutions by formulating programs, developing and maintaining codes and documenting processes for consistency and continuous improvement. You will contribute to a range of moderately complex and diverse team initiatives with the support of your team members.

Technologies you have experience with:

• Intermediate level experience with JavaScript Framework (React JS).
• Intermediate level experience designing and building web-based applications
• Intermediate level experience with HTML 5 and CSS.
• Working knowledge of developing and utilization of APIs.
• Working knowledge of Containerized framework, Azure Cloud, SSO integration.
• Working knowledge of SDLC, DevOps (BitBucket), Design patterns.
• Experience with the usage of static and dynamic code analysis tools such as SonarQube.
• Experience with any CMS is an asset, with preference to Agility CMS.
• Experience with OpenShift is an asset.
• Experience with SharePoint Development and Next JS is an asset.

How you will create impact:

• Translating requirements into a cohesive working plan in accordance with guidelines and standards.
• Writing code to implement functionalities and features of small to medium complexity.
• Creating an implementation and back‑out plan for a single system.
• Performing unit testing for developed code, supporting system and user acceptance testing, and resolving defects by troubleshooting root causes.
• Fostering productive relationships with Information Technology (IT) business partners and communicating analysis and results accordingly.
  

To join our team:

• You have 5+ years of experience in Information Technology or a related field.
• You have completed post‑secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Experience with Guidewire will be considered an asset.

How you will succeed:

• You influence change and are committed to continuous improvement, in order to exceed client expectations.
• You leverage critical thinking skills to identify problems and proactively propose solutions.
• Your strong communication skills allow you to clearly convey messages.
• You’re an effective team player who shares knowledge to support our peers.

What you need to know:

• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
• This position will operate on a hybrid work posture which will require an in‑office presence of at least twice a week.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to take on challenging work and contribute your expertise, creativity, and passion in meaningful ways.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, paid time off, pension and benefits.
• A holistic approach to your well‑being, with physical and mental health programs andflexible work options.
• The opportunity to work on an inclusive team who inspire each other to explore and achieve what’s possible.
• An organizational commitment to sustainability and charitable giving; positively impacting the social, environmental and economic well‑being of Canadian businesses, families and communities.

Expected salary/hourly range $72,847 - $121,411

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co‑operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job‑related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.