Systems Developer

HOOPP Thames Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HOOPP's IT division seeks a permanent, full-time Systems Developer to deliver and support solutions for the Finance department. The role involves developing and maintaining Azure-based solutions, collaborating with teams, and enhancing technical practices. Ideal candidates will have strong development skills, experience with cloud platforms, and a commitment to innovation.

Benefits

100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits

Membership in HOOPP’s defined benefit pension plan

Learning and development initiatives

Wellness seminars and nutritional consultations

Yoga classes and meditation workshops

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in back-end or full stack development.
• Proficiency in at least two general purpose languages or frameworks.
• Experience with cloud development and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Scope, design, implement, and create solutions using Azure services.
• Collaborate with Analysts and Developers to gather requirements.
• Develop automated tests and workflows for systems.

Skills

Back-end development

Full stack development

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Interpersonal skills

Software development design patterns

Modern development tools (git, CI/CD)

Education

University degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Job description

high-performance, people-focused culture

our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves

learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees’ career growth

membership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pensionplan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security

competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, parental leave top-up, and a health spending account).

optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50%

yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars

the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, byproviding a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers

Job Summary

HOOPP’s IT division pushes beyond corporate technological norms to bring our members, our Fund and our enterprise the most innovative, efficient, and secure solutions. We support one of the best pension funds in the world, and we need people who are passionate and up for a challenge.

The IT Division is looking for an experienced individual to join our team as a permanent, full-time Systems Developer delivering and supporting solutions for our Finance department.

What you will do:

Development and Operations

Scope, design, implement, and create solutions using Azure Function Apps, Azure Data Factory, Azure Pipelines, Azure Logic Apps, App Service, Key Vault, Event Grid, and similar

Deploy applications, configure services, monitor and troubleshoot in Azure environments

Develop and maintain end-to-end solutions and integrations

Create technical documents to represent the solution design and code

Collaboration and Innovation

Collaborate closely with Analysts, Developers, and clients to gather and understand business, functional, and technical requirements

Participate in solution evaluations, developing Proof of Concepts, and Business walkthroughs

Participate in the research and evaluation of new tools and technologies that drive innovative solutions for clients.

Improve technical practices, eliminate waste, reduce delivery risks, and participate in issue resolutions

Develop automated tests and workflows for systems, applications, and microservice-based integrations

Support and Delivery

Serve as an expert in the support of the applications assigned

Deliver new quality features and services to clients, early and often

Open to learning new technology skills and leverage them when developing new solutions

Proficient in creating and supporting Azure solutions using services like SQL, API management, Key Vault, Functions, Event Grid, App Service, Data Factory, Storage Account, Cost Management, Active Directory, and Defender

Familiar with data formats, languages, protocols, and architecture styles required for Azure-based integration solutions, such as Java, .NET, JSON, REST, and SOAP

Experienced with cloud development and deployment (Azure, AWS, GCP), modern development tools and practices (Azure DevOps, CI/CD, unit testing), and modern web frameworks and serverless functions.

Working experience developing in ServiceNow, SharePoint Online, and Power Platform would be an asset

Experience using test automation tools such as Selenium and Playwright, and integrating with large ERP systems such as Oracle Financial Cloud and/or SAP Concur solutions would be nice to have

Who you are:

3+ years’ experience of back-end or full stack development.

University degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to take end-to-end ownership.

Excellent knowledge of software development design patterns.

Experience with at least two general purpose languages or frameworks or libraries, one of which should include: Python, Java, Kotlin, TypeScript, Spring Boot, React, or Conda

Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Skilled in modern development tools and practices, such as git, CI/CD, unit testing.

Experience with capital markets would be considered an asset.

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) is one of the strongest and most stable defined benefit (DB) pension plans in Canada. Since 1960, HOOPP has been helping Ontario's healthcare workers build the foundation for a financially secure retirement.

We take pride in being the pension plan for Ontario’s healthcare community and serve more than 478,000 members at more than 700 employers across the province. At HOOPP, we are committed to providing our members with a stable and reliable pension that starts in retirement and is paid for life.

With offices in Toronto and London, we manage a global,multi-asset class investment portfolio. At the end of 2024 our net assets reached $123.0 billion and our funded status remained strong and stable at 111%.

HOOPP's core values - accountable, compassionate and trustworthy - guide every interaction with our members, employers and employees. We've become one of Canada's leading pension plans by consistently challenging ourselves and embracing innovation. From our unique investment management approach to our innovative technology and thought-provoking research, we constantly seek to push the boundaries, and we do this by hiring passionate, forward-thinking people.

Our high-performance culture is founded on collaboration, respect and belonging. HOOPP is an equal opportunity employer and we're proud of our diversity. We select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Should you require accommodation because of a disability during the recruitment and selection process, please contact our Human Resources team. We will be happy to consult with you so that arrangements can be made for reasonable accommodation.