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Position Title: Senior Technology Specialist, Core Systems Developer (Production Environment)
Reports To: Senior Technology Manager, Core Systems
Department: IT Group Systems
Term: Permanent Full-Time
Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.
The Opportunity: Equitable is growing! We are looking for a Senior Technology Specialist, Core Systems Developer to join our IT Group Systems team!
We are looking a motivated, self-directing professional who recognizes opportunities to improve our process. We encourage new ideas but also look for someone who is willing to roll up their sleeves to help in every aspect of the SDLC including designing, unit testing, implementing, and maintaining complex software. As a Senior Developer you’ll analyze production system problems and recommend workable solutions, but also act as an internal consultant and provide mentorship and strategic design recommendations for your peers.
Now is an exciting time to join one of the Waterloo Area’s and Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers for 2024!
What you will be doing:
- Design and develop high-performance, scalable applications and database solutions.
- Participate in all phases of product development, including designing, building, and testing.
- Provide business and technical expertise in the development and planning process.
- Guide and mentor team members by applying best practices, standards, and design patterns.
- Recommend and implement new technologies to keep the tech stack up to date.
- Recommend and implement system designs based on long-term IT strategy.
- Identify, diagnose, and resolve production issues, collaborating with team members.
- Conduct root cause analysis, implement preventive measures, and improve software performance.
- Work with developers, system administrators, and software engineers to solve production issues.
- Provide on-call support on a rotational basis.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of systems, procedures, and production issues.
What you will bring:
- Proficiency in C#, VB.NET, and Visual Basic 6.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft SQL, including complex queries, stored procedures, triggers, and functions.
- Experience with database performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
- Working knowledge of ETL tools such as SSIS.
- Experience with reporting tools like SSRS.
- Familiarity with scripting languages like PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
- Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and frameworks like Angular, React, or ASP.NET.
- Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.
- Experience with API testing tools such as Postman, SoapUI, or JMeter.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure, including services like Azure Functions, Azure App Services, and Azure Storage.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
- Proficient in using TFS and GIT for version control.
- Hands-on experience with testing frameworks such as MSTest, or NUnit.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Automation with Word, and Excel.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Degree or diploma in Computer Science or a related field.
- General knowledge of the insurance industry (preferred).
What’s in it for you:
- A healthy work-life balance with employee wellness top of mind
- Annual bonus program, annual vacation allowance, and company-paid benefits program
- An additional paid volunteer day each year so you can spend time giving back to the community
- Immediate enrollment in the company’s pension program with employer matching
- Employee resource groups that support an inclusive work environment
- Tuition support and specialized program assistance
- An onsite, full-service cafeteria with a variety of daily options
- Discounts on company products and services, and access to exclusive employee perks
- Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration
As part of the recruitment/offer process you will be required to:
- Provide two professional references (minimum one supervisor and above)
- Undergo a criminal background check
To learn more about Equitable, we encourage you to explore our organization.
At Equitable, we are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities across our organization. Please contact our HR team at careers@equitable.ca if you would like to receive our job postings in an alternative format or require an accommodation with the application process.
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