Application Developer Analyst

Build the future with us

Are you driven by IT service delivery and the support of critical business applications, and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As an Application Developer Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting, enhancing, and modernizing applications within the Group Savings sector.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

As an Application Developer Analyst, you will be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for production software solutions (incidents, maintenance, monitoring, etc.);
• Actively contribute to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions within an application support context (accelerators, templates, support tools), using a responsible AI approach (security, compliance, traceability);
• Participate in modernization and continuous improvement initiatives (standardization, automation, templates, testing practices) in collaboration with teams within the division;
• Actively contribute to incident and problem management: Analyze root causes and collaborate with analysts to clearly identify needs; Identify and propose sustainable or workaround solutions;
• Deliver application changes or configurations within required timelines and properly document implemented solutions: Apply development best practices supported by Centers of Excellence (CoE); Ensure the security and confidentiality of digital information at all times; Perform required testing throughout the development lifecycle up to production deployment, minimizing service disruptions; Measure and ensure the quality of delivered solutions (performance, robustness, test coverage, etc.); Implement or use continuous integration and deployment pipelines (Azure DevOps);
• Collaborate, as needed, with delivery teams within the division and actively participate in technical discussions and peer code reviews;
• Contribute to maintaining documentation and promoting best practices;
• Eventually participate in on-call rotations (evenings and weekends).

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a college diploma (DEC) or a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field;
• Has a minimum of four (4) years of experience in application development or IT support;
• Is recognized for influencing leadership, collaborative mindset, solution- and business value-oriented approach, and strong analytical, problem-solving, and judgment skills;
• Stands out for being resourceful, curious, and creative (e.g., able to leverage AI tools to understand logic and debug unfamiliar languages);
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Possesses excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage priorities, stress, and pressure effectively;
• Shows a solid understanding of Agile and DevOps principles and the ability to evolve in a complex application environment;
• Has an intermediate level of English proficiency, as the role involves interacting with English-speaking internal partners and using English documentation and demos on a daily basis;
• Is recognized for knowledge of technologies, databases, and application design and architecture patterns (see details below).

• Languages and frameworks: C#, VB.NET, PowerBuilder (asset)
• Databases: SQL Server
• Version control: TFS, Azure DevOps, Git
• Other technologies: WCF, WPF, ASP.NET, React (asset), JavaScript, Node.js (asset), jQuery (asset)
• Tools: Dynatrace, Snyk
• Object-oriented programming and SOLID principles
• Knowledge of Pipeline as Code concepts

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;
• Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs! 

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At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

iA Financial Group

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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