Cigna

Junior Full Stack Developer - Express Scripts Canada


PayCompetitive
LocationMississauga/Ontario
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 23018480

      In this role the Junior developer will work in a team to create and maintain Express Script Canada’s various applications for the Private BU. The Junior developer will work in a team comprising of Business Analyst, Quality Assurance Analyst under the supervision of a Manager to design, code and maintain software. The primary responsibility of the Junior developer is to write code as per specifications, perform unit testing, provide support to Quality Analyst. The Junior developer is also expected to help in troubleshooting production issues under supervision and participate in on-call maintenance roster.

      Key Responsibilities:

      • Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Java code

      • Ability to work on Projects under guidance; Deliver based on planned commitments with a medium level of assistance from more senior developers.

      • Communicate effectively and clearly within the team

      • Contribute to testing, troubleshooting, problem investigation, and building cross-functional relationships as part of key projects.

      • Debug and implement fixes for minor bugs.

      • Learn new skills

      Qualifications:

      • A post-secondary diploma/degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, or related field

      • Entry Level - Minimum 1 year of software development experience (professional or internships/co-op) is good to have


      Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required:

      • Hands on technical experience in Java 8 or above and good knowledge of its ecosystem

      • Basic understanding of JVM, its limitations, weaknesses, and workarounds

      • Basic understanding of Spring based technologies

      • Basic understanding of front-end technologies like HTML5, CSS, JavaScript • Comprehensive knowledge of SQL and relational databases like Oracle

      • Familiarity of using a code versioning tool like GIT etc

      • Solid understanding of object-oriented programming.

      • Familiar with various design and architectural patterns

      • Skill for writing reusable Java libraries.

      • Capability to write clean, readable Java code

      • Good verbal and written communication skills.

      • Good Analytical skills

      NOTE: Internal candidates should apply before December 6, 2023.

      Express Scripts Canada is a Cigna company

      Express Scripts Canada is a subsidiary of Express Scripts, a Cigna company. Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing and peace of mind of those we serve. Cigna offers an integrated suite of health services through Cigna, Express Scripts, and our affiliates including medical, dental, behavioural health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products.

      About Express Scripts Canada

      Express Scripts Canada is a leading health benefits manager and has been recognized as one of the most innovative. Our clients include Canada's leading insurers, third party administrators and governments. We work with these clients to develop industry-leading solutions to deliver superior healthcare in a cost-controlled environment. We provide Active Pharmacy™ services to more than 7 million Canadian patients and adjudicate more than 100 million pharmacy, dental, and extended health claims annually. Through our proprietary consumer intelligence, clinical expertise, and patients-first approach, we promote better health decisions for plan members, while managing and reducing drug benefit costs for plan sponsors.

      It will be a condition of employment that the successful candidate obtains an Enhanced Reliability Clearance from the Federal Government. The candidate will be required to provide supporting documentation to receive clearance if required.

      We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a positive work environment built on solid corporate values, integrity, mutual respect, collaboration, passion, service and alignment.

      We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace. By embracing diversity, we build a more effective organization that empowers our employees to be the best that they can be.

      We are committed to creating a working environment that is barrier-free and we are prepared to provide accommodation for people with disabilities.

      If you require accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: eschr2@express-scripts.com Do not email eschr2@express-scripts.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

  • About the company

      Cigna is an American worldwide health services organization based in Bloomfield, Connecticut.