Software Developer Specialist (Software Development CL & SL)

Intact; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 119,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Up to 5 extra days off per year

Wellbeing benefits (telemedicine, etc)

Job summary

Intact in Montreal is seeking an experienced Software Developer Specialist to join our growing team. You will contribute to modernizing our systems using Java 17+, Angular, and AWS, while mentoring colleagues and shaping development practices.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, a competitive base salary with a 15% target annual bonus and a potential payout up to double the target, plus an Employee Share Purchase Plan. A defined benefit pension provides long-term security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or equivalent.
• 8–10 years of software design and development experience.
• Strong knowledge of Java 17+ and server-side architecture.
• Experience with Angular, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS, AJAX.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance software systems, investigate issues, document changes.
• Design and implement end-to-end solutions using Java 17+, Angular, AWS.
• Support production systems and optimize performance.
• Guide and mentor team members on technical tasks and best practices.
• Lead analysis, design, and implementation of development initiatives.
• Contribute to project phases from requirements through deployment.
• Evaluate systems and recommend improvements in quality and processes.
• Integrate AI solutions where appropriate.

Skills

Java 17+

Angular

REST/SOAP

AWS

NoSQL (MongoDB/Elasticsearch)

SOA / service mesh

OOP & design

Leadership

Bilingual (EN/FR)

Canada work eligibility

Education

Bachelors in CS/Software Eng

Tools

JDBC

Hibernate

REST APIs

SOAP

SQL (Oracle)

MongoDB/Elasticsearch

AWS Cloud

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Salary Range (but Not Limited To)

118,700 - 145,100

Annual Bonus Target, Based On The Base Salary, With a Potential Payout Of Up To Double The Target (subject To Personal And Company Performance)

15%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Software Developer Specialist to join our growing team!

Why Join Us? You will join a collaborative team where your technical expertise and leadership will directly contribute to the success of important projects. You will have the opportunity to work on complex solutions, support and mentor your colleagues, use modern technologies, and play an active role in the evolution of our systems and development practices.

What You’ll Do Here

• Enhance and develop software systems by proposing solutions, resolving complex issues, and carrying out programming, testing, and documentation activities.
• Design and develop end-to-end solutions using Java 17 or later, Angular, and AWS.
• Support production systems by resolving issues and optimizing performance.
• Guide and support team members in their technical and development activities.
• Lead the analysis, design, and implementation of development initiatives.
• Participate in the various phases of projects, from requirements analysis through deployment.
• Evaluate systems and make recommendations to improve their quality and development and maintenance processes.
• Apply systems development lifecycle practices and contribute to the integration of artificial intelligence solutions.

What You Bring To The Table

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in software design and development.
• Strong knowledge of Java 17 or later, as well as server-side application design and development.
• Experience with Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and AJAX.
• Experience with JDBC, Hibernate, and the development of Web services or application programming interfaces using REST and SOAP.
• Knowledge of service-oriented architecture (SOA) and service mesh architecture.
• Extensive experience in object-oriented analysis and design, along with a solid understanding of user experience design principles.
• Experience with AWS and key cloud services.
• Experience with relational databases, including Oracle 12 or later and PL/SQL.
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB or Elasticsearch, is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of artificial intelligence and an interest in integrating AI into software solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership skills.
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Bilingualism. Need to interact on a regular basis with colleagues across the country.

Il s’agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en pleine croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity‑deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.