Senior Systems Developer

Co-operators; Guelph, Regina, Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Flexible work options

Well-being programs

Volunteer days

Job summary

CGL is seeking a Senior Systems Developer to join its Finance Systems Sol Del team. You will design and implement system-based solutions, develop and maintain code, and document processes to improve efficiency and reliability across enterprise environments.

You’ll lead medium-to-large initiatives, perform unit testing, troubleshoot production issues, and mentor junior team members while becoming a subject matter expert in Oracle EPM and related automation technologies.

Qualifications

• Five years of IT or related experience.
• Post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline.
• Strong application development and support experience in complex enterprise environments.
• Experience troubleshooting production issues and supporting critical business applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and become a subject matter expert.

Responsibilities

• Lead the process of developing a cohesive plan to determine technologies and options for a working solution.
• Develop new code and leverage existing code to implement system features of medium to large complexity.
• Create an implementation and troubleshooting plan for a single system.
• Identify and recommend solutions for application defects, determine root causes and minimize defects.
• Perform unit testing and project management activities for small to medium sized initiatives, leading system development project teams and mentoring juniors.

Skills

Batch processing

Scripting & automation

PowerShell

Python

C#

Java

REST APIs

Git

Oracle EPM

Education

Post-secondary IT/CS education

Tools

Stonebranch

Job description

Company: CGL

Department: Finance Systems Sol Del

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)

Language: This role operates in English.

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.

As the Senior Systems Developer you will be a driving 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 highly complex and diverse team initiatives and provide training and support to the members of your team.

Technologies you have experience with:

• Batch processing
• Scripting, automation, and systems integration technologies
• Source control and deployment practices
• PowerShell, Python, C#, Java, or similar scripting/development skills
• Batch scheduling tools such as Stonebranch
• Experience with REST APIs and cloud-based integrations
• Version Control Systems like Git

How you will create impact:

• Leading the process of developing a cohesive plan to determine technologies and options for a working solution.
• Developing new code and leveraging existing code to implement system features of medium to large complexity.
• Creating an implementation and troubleshooting plan for a single system.
• Identifying and recommending solutions for application defects, determining root causes and minimizing the introduction of new defects.
• Performing unit testing and project management activities for small to medium sized initiatives, leading system development project teams and providing guidance to junior team members.

To join our team:

• You have five 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.
• You have strong application development and support experience in complex enterprise environments.
• You have experience troubleshooting production issues and supporting critical business applications.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• You can learn new technologies quickly and become a subject matter expert in specialized platforms.

How you will succeed:

• You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
• You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
• You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
• You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.
• You can independently learn and troubleshoot unfamiliar technologies.
• This role supports a highly specialized Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) environment. While direct Oracle EPM experience is an asset, we recognize that strong candidates may have developed expertise in other enterprise platforms. We are seeking an individual who demonstrates strong technical depth, curiosity, and the ability to rapidly learn new technologies and business domains. The successful candidate will be expected to become a subject matter expert in Oracle EPM, financial systems integrations, and associated automation technologies.

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.

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.

Salary information

Expected salary range $72,487.00 - $121,411.00.

Salary placement

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.