Software Designer

Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive retirement savings plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation program

EFAP

Ergonomic furniture program

Performance bonus

Discounts on iA products

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking a seasoned Software Designer to drive high‑quality architectural designs within IT Solution Delivery – Group Insurance. You will craft scalable components, oversee complex implementations, and promote secure, reusable solutions across Windows/Azure environments and Salesforce integrations.

With 10+ years in IT and 3+ years as a Software Designer, you will collaborate across stakeholders, mentor teams, and contribute to modernization efforts in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field.
• Over 10 years in information technology with at least 3 years as Software Designer.
• Strong knowledge of software design and code quality principles (SOLID, Clean Code).
• Familiarity with Agile, MVP, SDLC, TDD, and BDD.
• Experience with DevSecOps and secure DevOps practices.
• Experience integrating cloud and on‑premise systems; knowledge of Azure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed technical or system designs aligned with established architecture.
• Create reusable, high‑performing components and integrate them into the technology ecosystem.
• Lead implementation efforts and ensure design integrity and security standards.
• Configure DevSecOps pipelines and support deployment and operations.
• Collaborate with IT stakeholders to design viable, cost‑effective solutions.
• Monitor tech trends and contribute to modern methodologies and tools.
• Produce and maintain technical and design documentation.

Skills

SOLID principles

Clean Code

Maintainability

Testability

Reusability

Agile

MVP

Software Development Lifecycle

Test-Driven Development

Behavior-Driven Development

DevSecOps

Integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / MIS / Information Systems / Computer or Software Engineering / Mathematics

Tools

Azure VMSS

Windows Server

Salesforce

Job description

• Job category: Systems Software Development

Are you driven by technological transformation and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Software Designer within the IT Solution Delivery – Group Insurance team, you will play a key role in the Horizon modernization program.

This major transformation aims to enhance the client experience, simplify employee processes and tools, support the growth of Group Insurance, and improve technological and administrative efficiency. You will contribute directly to these objectives by translating business and technology directions into robust, integrated, scalable, and reusable solutions.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What you’ll accomplish with us

As a Software Designer, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Develop detailed technical or system designs for solutions in accordance with the established architecture, including software engineering, technology infrastructure, information security, data management, and data and application integration.
• Design structured, innovative, high-performing, and reusable solution components that integrate seamlessly into the organization’s technology ecosystem, and contribute to architecture activities.
• Act as a technical contributor to delivery teams and oversee implementation efforts to ensure the integrity of the designs. When required, build and implement the most complex components in compliance with design, development, integration, and security standards.
• Configure tools, software components, and continuous development and deployment environments using DevSecOps practices, and support solution operationalization and deployment.
• Promote the reuse of existing components and contribute to the selection of software packages, services, and external components, including cloud-based solutions.
• Collaborate with various IT stakeholders to design viable, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that comply with organizational standards and guidelines.
• Monitor technology trends and contribute to the evolution of leading-edge methodologies, frameworks, tools, and services.
• Produce, validate, and maintain the technical and design documentation required to ensure the long-term sustainability of solutions.
• Provide guidance to internal resources, external service providers, and third parties involved in solution design and technical implementation.
• Support teams responsible for production services, including providing second-level support, and participate in Level 3 production support outside regular business hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends, according to an established rotation.
• Contribute, as required, to the resolution of major incidents and problems, as well as to the evolution plans for applications and technology systems.

What could accelerate your success in this role

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Systems, Computer or Software Engineering, Mathematics, or another relevant field at an equivalent level.
• Has more than 10 years of experience in information technology, including at least 3 years as a Software Designer.
• Has a strong command of software design and code quality principles, including SOLID, Clean Code, maintainability, testability, and reusability.
• Has strong knowledge of development techniques, frameworks, and methodologies, including Agile, MVP, Software Development Lifecycle, Test-Driven Development, and Behaviour-Driven Development.
• Has experience with DevSecOps and knows how to integrate security, quality, and compliance practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Is comfortable working in a hybrid technology environment that combines modern technologies with existing systems, including Windows Server and Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets (VMSS), as part of a progressive modernization approach.
• Has experience developing application-to-application or system-to-system integration solutions.
• Takes a proactive and responsible approach to using artificial intelligence to enhance productivity, the quality of deliverables, and the efficiency of design and development activities.
• Stands out for strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts in clear terms, synthesize information, and collaborate effectively.
• Demonstrates leadership and the ability to influence and guide delivery teams and various stakeholders.
• Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent coordination, negotiation, and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of the insurance and financial services industry is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Salesforce and its integration within an enterprise application ecosystem is considered an asset.
• Has an advanced level of French proficiency and an intermediate level of English proficiency, as the role involves collaborating weekly via videoconference and email with internal English-speaking stakeholders.

Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• AI is in everyone’s hands, empowering you to increase your personal effectiveness while supporting the organization’s growth;
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.
• Competitive retirement savings plan
• Employee share purchase plan
• Vacation program, wellness days, and personal development days
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Ergonomic furniture program
• Performance bonus
• Discounts on iA products
• And much more!

Company Overview

iA Financial Group is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 10,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than five million clients and 50,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $235 billion in assets, 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 130 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.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, write to us . Someone from our team will be happy to assist you.