Software Developer - 6 month contract

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Software Developer (6 Month Contract)

Empire Life is looking to hire a Software Developer to join our IT team!

The Software Developer is an intermediate software developer of web-based applications and application program interfaces (APIs) with additional skills and experience in DevOps. The incumbent contributes to the full design and development cycle of applications and APIs from Proof of Concept to production. The incumbent is guided by defined procedural constraints and works under the moderate supervision of the Manager, Front Office Development in support of all business units.

Why pursue this opportunity

• Join a transforming business: we are a medium-sized Canadian company in a stable industry which is rapidly transforming.
• Play an integral role: this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your skills while directly contributing to the business unit you are a part of.
• Deliver excellence: provide a personal, accurate, professional, and courteous service and resolution to our customers.
• Hone your skills: this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your technical and functional skills.

What you’ll be working on

• Software development (“coding”) of high-quality, production-ready applications and APIs.
• Deliver working software to production while working with the infrastructure, security, and operations teams (aka DevOps) while we build Empire Life’s digital platform.
• Contribute to automated testing with unit, functional, and behavioral testing.
• Proactively work with internal network and security teams to monitor applicable applications and services.
• Troubleshoot problems and ensure resolution of issues.
• Research and investigate improvements; analyze and provide findings and recommendations to management.

What we’re looking for you to have

• 2+ years experience programming language proficiency in Python, with proficiency in Django or FastAPI experience.
• 2+ years programming experience with React.js, HTML, and CSS.
• Advanced programming experience with Node.js, Javascript, Java.
• Practical knowledge and expertise in full-stack software development.
• In-depth advanced knowledge in full-stack software development and basic knowledge of related disciplines such as database design, user experience, visual design, or infrastructure design.
• Knowledge and experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) including Github Actions.
• Web security with OAuth2.
• Automated testing (unit, functional, and behavioral testing).
• Load testing applications to ensure acceptable performance according to agreed-upon SLAs.
• Database schema design and SQL query development.
• REST API development.
• Event-driven development with Google Pub/Sub and/or Kafka.
• Documentation of delivered software with architectural decision records (ADRs) and OpenAPI specifications.
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including Google AppEngine, CloudSQL Pub/Sub, and Cloud Functions.
• Terraform for managing configuration.
• If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.

Beyond the salary

For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive salaries with annual pay increases.
• Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions.
• Competitive uncapped commission for sales positions.
• A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account.
• Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.
• Four weeks annual vacation from hire date.
• A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching.
• Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave.
• Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs.
• A cash employee referral program.

To learn more about working at Empire Life, visit https://www.empire.ca/workatempire.

Get to know us

Empire Life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Empire Life welcomes applications from people with disabilities and disabled people. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact recruitment@empire.ca.