Senior Systems Designer, DevOps

The Opportunity

We are a leading Canadian financial services cooperative committed to actively promoting a sustainable and resilient society, and our team is essential to the success of this strategy. That's why our people are our priority. We offer a vibrant company culture and development opportunities that allow our team to reach their full potential and fulfill our purpose. And the best part: you'll work with people who truly care about you, our clients, and our communities.

We are transforming the insurance sector by leveraging our cooperative values and building a digital business that stands out in an increasingly crowded digital world. Our Digital and Advisor Technologies team uses the same cutting-edge technologies, practices, and development processes as market leaders. We help you advance your career by promoting a culture that facilitates work. Even better, you'll work with people who truly care about you, our customers, our business, and our highest social calling.

As a Senior Systems Designer, DevOps, you are a driving force in an integral team responsible for designing system-based solutions. You create programs, design and maintain code, and document processes to ensure consistency and continuous improvement. You contribute to a range of highly complex and diverse team projects and provide training and support to your team members.

Technologies You'll Be Familiar With

• CI/CD Pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.)
• Version Control (Git): branching strategies, pull requests, code review
• Scripting & Automation (Node.js, Bash, Python)
• Salesforce Platform Development (Apex, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce)
• Automated Testing & Quality: Apex tests, code coverage, static analysis tools
• Metadata & CLI Deployments (Salesforce CLI, Metadata API)
• Release Orchestration & Environment Management (sandboxes, scratch orgs, organizational strategies)
• Integrations (REST/SOAP APIs, middleware like MuleSoft or equivalent)
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

How You Create an Impact

• Lead the process of developing a coherent plan to determine technologies and options for a functional solution.
• Develop new code and utilize existing code to implement system features of medium to high complexity.
• Create an implementation and troubleshooting plan for a unique system.
• Find and recommend solutions for application defects, determine causes, and minimize the introduction of new defects.
• Perform unit testing and project management activities for small and medium-sized initiatives, lead system development project teams, and provide guidance to junior team members.

To Join Our Team

• 5+ years of experience in information technology or a related field.
• Post-secondary education in information technology, computer science, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation.
• Experience in Salesforce development (Apex, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Node.js, Bash, Python).
• Understanding of insurance industry standards and compliance (an asset).

How You Shine

• You apply your innovative spirit to improve operational efficiency and possess the ability to influence change, prioritizing client needs.
• You demonstrate critical thinking to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions, and proactively propose solutions.
• You possess strong communication skills, allowing you to clearly convey messages and explore different perspectives.
• You build trusting relationships and advise colleagues in a way that fosters their development.

What You Need to Know

• Occasional travel will be required.
• If your application is successful, we will conduct a credit and criminal background check as a condition of employment.

How You Benefit

• Training and development opportunities allowing you to build your career.
• Flexible work schedule to meet your needs and those of your family.
• A comprehensive approach to your well-being, physical and mental health programs, and a supportive workplace culture.
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community.

Key skills/competency

• CI/CD Pipelines
• Git Version Control
• Salesforce Development
• Apex/LWC/Visualforce
• Scripting (Node.js, Python)
• DevOps Practices
• Automated Testing
• System Design
• API Integrations
• Containerization (Docker)