Web Developer

Posted 7 Days Ago
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Toronto, ON, CAN
In-Office
59K-85K Annually
Senior level
Insurance • Financial Services
The Role
Design, code, unit test, and maintain Sitecore-based web components and services. Work across frontend and backend (databases, APIs), debug in test/production, run agile tickets in Jira/Azure/MF ALM, and support deployments and build pipelines.
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Career Opportunity

Role Title

Web Developer

Purpose of role

The Web Developer is responsible for the design, coding and unit testing of web components as per the project’s requirement. This role will work closely with the rest of the Information Technology team (Tech lead, PM, QA, UX and Architect) and internal clients to deliver the final solution. With Sitecore as the core platform for all of Foresters digital assets, most of the development tasks will be directly or indirectly interacting with the Sitecore framework.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Responsible for developing key code components in Sitecore framework, including templates, pages, components, and integrated services
  • Responsible for working on existing services code as well as developing new components (backend, front end including integration with databases)
  • Maintain and repair existing properties
  • Author and/or perform tests according to test plan and document results
  • Perform basic debugging in test and production environments
  • Run and maintain agile projects and tickets backlog in Jira, Azure and/or MF ALM
Key Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree with relevant professional certifications for key technologies
  • 5+ years of experience in developing, integrating and deploying sites with C#, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, SQL Server, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap CSS, Visual Studio, RESTful API and HTML
  • 3+ years hands-on software build/deployment experiences. Hands-on write and/or maintain MS Build, Azure Dev Ops, WIX and NUnit Script
  • Experience with code management reviews, repositories and code merge processes (e.g., in Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jira)
  • Experience with Sitecore Framework is required
  • Agile experience in a corporate environment
  • Experience with software development tools such as Jira
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to analyze business processes and a pragmatic approach to making recommendations for improvement leveraging available technology
  • Ability to work independently and proactively seek out a network of key individuals across functional areas, in order to gain support and move forward with initiatives
  • Innovative mindset with excellent communication skills
  • Microsoft Developer or Sitecore Developer Certification will be preferable

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Salary Range:

$59,000.00 - $84,700.00

 

The actual base salary for this position will depend on several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and education. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in a discretionary variable incentive plan, results are subject to both individual and company performance.

Please note that this posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy; however, there may be instances where more than one vacancy is available for the same role.

Equal Opportunity Employment and Inclusion – at Foresters Financial, we are committed to sustaining an equal opportunity environment for all job applicants. We embrace Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (IDE) as a core strategic objective for building strong, innovative teams in which all our employees can show up wholly and authentically as themselves.

Foresters Financial strives to provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees with different abilities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodations during the recruitment process, please email [email protected] in advance of your appointment.

Thank you for choosing Foresters. Only those candidates who will be selected for further consideration will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years developing, integrating and deploying sites with C#, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, SQL Server, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, HTML
  • Experience with Sitecore Framework
  • 3+ years hands-on software build/deployment experience; write and/or maintain MSBuild, Azure DevOps, WIX and NUnit scripts
  • Experience with RESTful API development and integration
  • Experience with code management, reviews, repositories and merge processes (Azure DevOps, GitHub)
  • Experience using Jira and agile methodologies in a corporate environment
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate across functional teams
  • Excellent communication skills and innovative mindset
  • Microsoft Developer or Sitecore Developer Certification
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The Company
HQ: Toronto, Ontario
1,509 Employees
Year Founded: 1874

What We Do

Foresters Financial is redefining the life insurance and individual savings industry across the U.S., Canada and UK by enriching the lives, communities, and overall well-being of its members. Agents and members alike appreciate the turnkey-decisioned product offerings and end-to-end digitized processes that make it easy to get life insurance without traditional medical exams. State-of-the-art mobile tools help agents deliver tailored plans to prospective and current members. Dedicated to its members’ well-being, Foresters offers a suite of member benefits and is redefining the conventional life insurance model, bringing improved financial security and overall wellness to everyday North American families. Foresters recently merged with Canada Protection Plan to become a leading life insurance distributor in Canada. Foresters Financial is the trade name for The Independent Order of Foresters, the oldest non-denominational fraternal benefit society. For 23 straight years, The Independent Order of Foresters has received an “A” (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best.

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