Senior Software Developer Applications

About the WSIB

At the WSIB
, we're here to help. When a workplace injury or illness happens, we move quickly to provide wage-loss benefits, medical coverage, and support for recovery and return to work.

We are one of the largest insurance organizations in North America, supporting more than five million people in over 300,000 workplaces across Ontario.

Join a collaborative team where you will design and deliver technical solutions that solve business problems and support key applications across the organization. In this role, you will lead projects, provide application support and maintenance, and work closely with Project Managers, Developers, Analysts, Testers, and business partners to deliver reliable, high-quality results.

You will contribute across the full solution lifecycle, including analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and ongoing support. This role requires strong technical expertise, the ability to manage priorities independently, and a focus on system reliability, client service, and continuous improvement.

• Lead large projects or multiple smaller initiatives by developing work plans, setting milestones, and identifying required resources.

• Support application maintenance, upgrades, releases, and implementations across multi-platform environments.

• Monitor project progress, prepare status updates, and help ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget.

• Provide production support for Guidewire digital applications and integrations.

• Analyze, design, build, test, debug, document, and maintain technical solutions and processes.

• Work with business users to define requirements and translate functional needs into technical designs and future-state processes.

• Contribute to business cases and support application strategies aligned with business priorities.

• Provide technical guidance and collaborate with teams on system and database performance, issue resolution, and operational success.

• Develop and maintain operational procedures, reports, and documentation.

• Identify opportunities to improve system reliability and availability.

• Provide responsive client support, including participation in a 24-hour on-call support model.

You are a technically strong and service-focused professional who can work both collaboratively and independently. You are comfortable managing competing priorities, solving complex problems, and supporting business-critical applications in a fast-paced environment.

You bring strong web development skills, including proficiency in HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Java/JavaEE, Git, JSON, and XML. You have solid experience working with frameworks such as React, Angular, Spring Boot, Node.js, and Guidewire Jutro, Guidewire InSuite Application, and Guidewire Integration (an asset), and are comfortable with databases and SQL. You are also familiar with tools like Jira, Confluence, and Jenkins, as well as cloud platforms and containerization technologies.

Additionally, you have experience troubleshooting and resolving issues related to user experience, logging, error handling, accessibility, OAuth2, and RESTful APIs.

University completion at undergraduate level with a specialty focus in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Six years prior experience in software development.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a large, purpose-driven organization. You'll help shape business and technology solutions that improve services, strengthen operations, and support the people and businesses of Ontario.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

• Flexible work options to support work-life balance

• Ongoing professional development and opportunities for growth

• A diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where your voice matters

• The chance to truly make a difference in the lives of Ontarians

We respect and value the diversity of our people. We strive to create an environment where employees can be themselves and where our differences are celebrated.

We value and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating inclusive experiences for both our employees and prospective employees. We invite all interested individuals to apply. If you require accommodations in order to apply to this position please contact (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). . If you are invited to participate in the interview or assessment process, you can advise our Recruiter of your accommodation needs at that time.

Please visit our EDI Vision to learn more about what actions WSIB are taking to advance our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and to support all employees participating and contributing to their full potential

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