Co-operators is a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to sustainability and community support. The Associate Systems Developer will develop system-based solutions, maintain code, and document processes while collaborating with the IT team to enhance business strategies.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the team in various responsibilities including estimating assigned tasks, completing status reports, and creating and maintaining technical documentation
- Participating in the design and execution of program coding to implement features of small to medium complexity
- Contributing to an implementation and back-out plan for a single system
- Assisting with unit testing for developed code, verifying functionalities and supporting system and user acceptance testing
- Learning relevant Information Technology (IT) standards, methodologies, processes and tools and contributing to project reviews
Skills
- 1-3 years of experience in Information Technology or a related field
- Completed post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline
- Proficiency in English is essential to the main duties in this role, including servicing and communicating primarily with majority non-francophone clients, groups, teams
- Drafting complex English documents and preparing daily reports for anglophone leaders
- Exposure to one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#)
- A working understanding of core software development concepts, such as version control, APIs, databases, Git, and Agile SDLC practices
- Any exposure to Guidewire is considered an asset but not required
Benefits
- 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.
Company Overview
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. It was founded in 1945, and is headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, CA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.cooperators.ca/.