• Job Description

  Req#: 1831

  Intermediate Technology Specialist, Core Sysems Developer

  Waterloo, ON, Canada Req #1831

  Friday, June 9, 2023

  At Equitable Life of Canada, we realize that your work life is not just about performing a job; it's about being part of a workplace that helps you grow and reach your full potential. Within our friendly and collaborative work environment, we recognize that the key to our growth and success is a dedicated, motivated and customer-responsive staff. Join Equitable Life today.

  Position Title: Intermediate Technology Specialist, Core Systems Developer
  Reports To: Technology Manager
  Department: IT Savings & Retirement
  Term: Permanent Full-Time

  Work Arrangements: We are currently working remotely, and we will be moving to a hybrid model when our office renovation is complete (approximately November 2023), coming into the office a minimum of 2 days per week, every other week on designated days.

  The Opportunity: Looking for an exciting and challenging career opportunity as a development? Look no further!

  Put your knowledge of the latest technologies to work creating solutions to some of the insurance and investments industry’s toughest challenges. Work in a team to understand business needs and build innovative responses to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.

  We work using a wide variety of applications using .NET framework, .NET 6/7, SQL Server and other technologies.

  Your work will be part of changing the way Equitable helps clients get the help they need when they need it most.

  Don’t miss the opportunity to join one of Kitchener-Waterloo’s Top Employers for 2023!

  What you will be doing:
  
  

  · Be a part of a team of developers to design and enhance a wide range of solutions using a variety of technologies.

  · Recommend and implement system designs based on long-term IT organization strategy

  · Work closely with business and systems analysts, and QA to develop alternative solutions to meet business

  · Analyze production system problems and recommend solutions

  · Investigate and solve production problems with minimal guidance

  · Research and recommend technologies to the team and management to help keep our tech stack up-to-date

  What you will bring:
  
  

  · Willingness and ability to learn new ways of working and different technologies

  · Proficiency in C# (VB.Net acceptable) with at least 3 years of relevant experience

  · Solid knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and Transact SQL with at least 2 years of relevant experience

  · Experience with SOAP and/or RESTful services

  · High motivation to be a team player and ability to be a strong individual contributor

  · Effective verbal and written communications, with an ability to effectively convey information, concepts, and ideas to others

  · Hands on experience using testing frameworks (ie. NUnit, etc.) is an asset

  · Experience with ORMs like Entity Framework is an asset

  · Degree or diploma in Computer Science or a related field

  · Nice to haves: Azure DevOps, React, Unitrax, ExStream, Active Batch, Ingenium

  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

  · A company subsidized 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 Life, we encourage you to explore our organization.
  
  At Equitable Life, 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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• About the company

  Offering a diversified lineup of competitive products to help you achieve your financial goals. Products include: Individual Life and Health Insurance, Savings and Retirement, Group Benefits, Investment Management.

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