Software Developer, .NET Developer, Software Engineer

Permanent Full Time

The Software Developer is an early‑career role designed for individuals looking to launch their career in software development. Working alongside experienced developers, you will contribute to the design, testing, maintenance, and implementation of software solutions in a collaborative Agile environment.

• Product Solution Delivery
  • Develop, modify, maintain, and support software components based on design specifications and business requirements.
  • Participate in coding, debugging, testing, and deployment activities.
  • Assist in integrating software components and third‑party solutions.
  • Resolve defects and perform maintenance activities for existing applications.
  • Follow established development standards, best practices, and coding guidelines.
  • Participate in code reviews, team discussions, and Agile ceremonies.
  • Work collaboratively with team members to deliver high‑quality software solutions.
• Problem Solving and Analysis
  • Assist in analyzing software issues and identifying solutions.
  • Support the creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
  • Troubleshoot application and production support issues with guidance from senior developers.
  • Participate in change management and release activities.
  • Learn and apply software engineering principles and design patterns.
• Quality Assurance and Testing
  • Develop clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code.
  • Perform unit testing and support integration and system testing activities.
  • Assist with defect resolution and validation.
  • Support automated testing initiatives and maintain test documentation.
  • Collaborate with QA teams to ensure product quality.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Learn new development tools, frameworks, technologies, and practices.
  • Participate in knowledge‑sharing sessions and technical training.
  • Contribute ideas to improve team processes and development practices.
  • Support governance, compliance, and audit activities as required.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Customer Focus
  • Demonstrate a customer‑first mindset in all development and support activities.
  • Take ownership of assigned work and deliver commitments on time.
  • Collaborate effectively with business partners, analysts, testers, and developers.
  • Support operational excellence by assisting with issue resolution and application support activities.

• University or College education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 years of software development experience (including co‑op, internship, or related work experience).
• Experience with one or more development technologies such as:
  • .NET (C#, ASP.NET)
  • Java / Spring Boot
  • SQL, Oracle, PL/SQL
  • AWS or Cloud Platforms
  • Git, Git Lab, CI/CD tools
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Basic knowledge of object‑oriented programming and software design principles.
• Familiarity with APIs, web services, and relational databases.
• Understanding of software testing concepts and quality practices.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and business domains.
• Reliability Status Security Clearance – completed after an offer of employment. The cost of submitting these checks will be covered.

• Experience gained through co‑op, internship, academic projects, or open‑source contributions.
• Exposure to cloud technologies, Dev Ops practices, containers, or automated testing tools.
• Familiarity with financial services, insurance, or retirement systems is an asset.

The base salary for this position is between $59,800 - $109,700 annually. This represents base salary only and does not include other variable compensation components of our total rewards program.

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