Systems Developer

The Co-operators Group; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 61,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Flexible work options

Paid time off

Volunteer days

Job summary

The Co-operators Group in Regina area is seeking a Systems Developer to provide IT systems development and support. You will work on analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and documentation to meet client needs. The role is hybrid with 2 days in office and requires English.

You will design scalable solutions, participate in the SDLC, and collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to improve systems and processes.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Information Technology or Computer Science with at least 3 years of relevant IT experience.
• Strong understanding of application components, system interfaces, and integrations with other applications.
• Experience supporting various phases of the systems development lifecycle, including analysis, programming, testing, and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business and system requirements, assess impacts, and translate needs into practical technical solutions.
• Design and develop maintainable, reusable, and scalable solutions for small to medium-complexity enhancements and applications.
• Plan and manage development activities, including effort estimates, coding, debugging, and progress tracking, escalating risks as needed.
• Develop and execute unit testing and collaborate with analysts to support testing and resolve defects.
• Support deployment by contributing to plans, coordinating activities, and providing post-implementation support.
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation covering requirements, design, testing, and ongoing system support.

Skills

API development

SQL Server

Azure Cloud

DevOps GitHub

SDLC

Identity and Access Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

OpenShift

Job description

Company: CGL
Department: IT - Group Ben Sol Dev
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.

The Systems Developer provides IT systems development and support under general supervision. The incumbent focuses on the analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, documentation, and maintenance of systems or applications to ensure that client needs are met. As the second level in the Systems Development job stream, the Systems Developer completes tasks involving moderately complex/diverse programs and systems.

Technologies you have experience with:

• Intermediate level experience designing and building web-based applications
• Intermediate level experience with HTML 5 and CSS.
• Intermediate level experience with SQL Server
• Working knowledge of developing and utilization of APIs.
• Working knowledge of Containerized framework, Azure Cloud, SSO integration, Identity and Access Management protocols, MFA.
• Working knowledge of SDLC, DevOps (GitHub), Design patterns.
• Experience with OpenShift is an asset.

How you will create impact:

• Analyze business and system requirements, assess impacts, and translate needs into practical technical solutions aligned with established standards and processes.
• Design and develop maintainable, reusable, and scalable solutions for small to medium-complexity enhancements and applications.
• Plan and manage your development activities, including effort estimates, coding, debugging, and progress tracking, while escalating risks or challenges as needed.
• Develop and execute unit testing and collaborate with business systems analysts to support system and user acceptance testing, troubleshoot issues, and resolve defects.
• Support solution implementation by contributing to deployment and back-out plans, coordinating implementation activities, and providing post-implementation and warranty support.
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation covering requirements, solution design, testing, implementation, and ongoing system support.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to communicate technical recommendations, testing results, project status, and opportunities to improve systems and development processes.

To join our team:

• A diploma or degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, with at least 3 years of relevant IT experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of application components, system interfaces, and integrations with other applications.
• Understanding of business processes and how technology and applications support business needs and operations.
• Proficiency with relevant programming languages, development environments, tools, and techniques.
• Experience supporting various phases of the systems development lifecycle, including systems analysis, programming, testing, and implementation.
• Strong systems analysis, design, integration, and problem-solving skills.

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.

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 $60,574 to $100,956

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.