Company: CGL
Department: RSS – Retail Sales and Service
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: This role operates in English.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant
The Opportunity:
We are driving a transformation in the insurance industry, one that leverages our cooperative values and builds a digital enterprise that stands out in an increasingly crowded digital world. Our Digital & Advisor Technology team uses the same state-of-the-art technology, development practices and processes as leaders in the market and helps you grow your career by supporting you with a culture that makes it easier to get things done. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, our company, and our higher social purpose.
As the Senior Systems Developer you will be a driving member of an integral team responsible for developing system-based solutions by formulating programs, developing, and maintaining codes and documenting processes for consistency and continuous improvement. You will contribute to a range of highly complex and diverse team initiatives and provide training and support to the members of your team.
Technologies you have experience with:- Having experience with Salesforce technologies including APEX, Visual Force, Salesforce Lightning Components, Salesforce Administrative Tools, Salesforce data management tools, Process Builder, and Flow is an asset. Salesforce Admin and Developer Certification are required.
- You have experience with Salesforce or other object-oriented programming languages (Java, C#, .net); JavaScript, web technologies (HTML/CSS), frameworks and libraries such as jQuery), API integration technologies (JSON, XML, REST, SOAP).
- Having experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud technology is an asset.
- Leading the process of developing a cohesive plan to determine technologies and options for a working solution.
- Developing new code and leveraging existing code to implement system features of medium to large complexity.
- Creating an implementation and troubleshooting plan for a single system.
- Identifying and recommending solutions for application defects, determining root causes, and minimizing the introduction of new defects.
- Performing unit testing and project management activities for small to medium sized initiatives, leading system development project teams and providing guidance to junior team members.
- You have five years of experience in Salesforce development.
- You have completed post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Having advanced experience designing, developing, configuring and/or administration of solutions using the Salesforce platform with integrations is an asset.
- You have advanced experience with integrations, design patterns, developing code and guiding the SDLC of applications from inception through to post-deployment support for highly scalable complex development projects.
- You have knowledge of Agile practices, Test Driven Development (TDD) and/or Behaviour Driven Development (BDD).
- You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
- You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions, and proactively propose solutions.
- You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
- You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.
- You will travel occasionally.
- Rotational on-call schedule, with shifts during evenings and weekends.
- Extended work hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required.
- You will be subject to a Criminal Record and Consumer History background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
- Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
- Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
- A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
- Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
- In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.
Expected salary/hourly range $72,847 - $121,411
The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.
Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.
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What We Do
As a leading Canadian financial services co-operative, Co-operators offers multi-line insurance and wealth products, services, and advice to build financial strength and security. With over $56 billion in assets under management, we provide financial solutions and security through property and casualty (P&C) insurance, life insurance, wealth management, institutional asset management and brokerage operations. We are governed by member organizations, including co-operative organizations, credit union centrals and representative farm organizations.
We are rooted in the idea that together, we are stronger, safer, and more resilient. Our vision to be a catalyst for a sustainable society is reflected in everything we do, including our community investment programs, strategic partnerships, and active volunteerism. We champion and fund the development of community-oriented co-operatives and social enterprises, invest for positive impact, and work hard to contribute to communities across Canada by supporting financial literacy, mental health, flood safety, and sustainability initiatives and programming.
With over 600 locations across the country, over 6,000 employees and a dedicated financial advisor network of over 2,500 licensed insurance representatives, we remain true to our roots: putting the needs of our clients and our communities first.
Our response to COVID-19
As an essential service, we took immediate steps to ensure the health and safety of our people, clients, and communities. We’re following the direction of Health Canada as we roll out a phased return to corporate and local offices across the country. If you have applied for a posted role, a recruiter will be in touch with an update. Currently, all interviews are being conducted remotely.
