Senior Application Developer

Overview  Senior Application Developer - Remote
Reporting to the Web Team Lead, Application Development; the Application Developer 3 (Senior Developer) is responsible for maintaining Westerns’ software applications; while providing excellent service to the internal clients; supporting them to achieve their departmental goals.
Your success stems from your ability to effectively analyze and identify best practices for system improvements, planning and implementation. You have the opportunity to be part of a collaborative team, who contribute to the overall success of the business.
Responsibilities   Minimum of 7 years of experience
Participate in mentorship of other developers
Be the lead to take on challenging duties/issues
Demonstrate contributions to architectural decisions
Propose and prototype new tools or frameworks
Analyze, design, code, test and document low to moderately complex programs to develop applications software
Develop unit test plans, conduct tests to diagnose and record failures; reporting and documenting results and code revisions
Create technical documentation in compliance with Software Development Lifecycle; including the development of support documentation for project teams and stakeholders
Perform applications maintenance and support functions to provide successful resolution
Lead and assist with system components’ designs and participate in design reviews to improve quality
Continual self-development regarding knowledge of new/emerging software and hardware technologies, methodologies and products
The value you bring  Being successful in this role requires that you work with your team to support and provide exceptional customer service to all your clients. Together with your team, you will contribute to a positive work environment while demonstrating Westerns Guiding Principles.
Qualifications   Superior multi-tasking skills, in a deadline driven environment
Computer Science, Information Systems or Programmer education or relevant work experience
Expert knowledge in Agile Framework, Git Hub Enterprise, and CI/CD pipeline deployments
Expert knowledge of languages
C#, JavaScript, Type Script, Python, SQL, HTML/CSS, Power Shell
Test Driven Development practices (TDD) and unit testing using a xUnit type framework in a professional environment
Frameworks
.NET, ASP.NET MVC, React, Node.js, Angular, jQuery
Microsoft apps/platforms
Azure ecosystem, Power-BI, Power Automate, Visual Studio
Previous experience working on own initiative, in support of a team
Work details

Hours:

Full Time, 1 year contract - 37.5 hours/week

Location:

Remote, Canada - CST timezone
Current Vacancy:
Yes
Salary Range: $55,000 - $80,000

Requisition #: 82500
Why Western?  Western’s people-first culture, grounded in our guiding principles of Truthfulness, Fairness, Value, and Loyalty, is recognized across Canada and strengthened by our commitment to wellness, flexibility, and meaningful community impact.
Highlights Include   14 Paid Wellness Days, 3 weeks’ vacation, company matching savings programs, and 100% employer paid group benefits for eligible employees
Over 1,500 volunteer hours supporting 160+ charities in 2024–2025 through the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation.
Our Commitment to Inclusion  At Western, we strive to create an accessible, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply, even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match every qualification. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact tal or visit our Careers page.
Our Human First Hiring Approach  We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are personally reviewed by Western’s Talent Acquisition Consultants. As part of our hiring process, we use standardized, scientifically validated skills assessments (nonAI), and all results are reviewed by our hiring team.
Ready to Apply?  If making a meaningful impact in your community and growing your career in a supportive, purpose‑driven environment excite you, we’d love to hear from you.

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