Senior Systems Developer, DevOps - 12 months

Company: CGL
Department: Digital and Advisor Technology
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (12 months)
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: This role operates in English.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy.  That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose.  The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.

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.

• CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.)
• Version control (Git): branching strategies, pull requests, code review
• Scripting & automation (Node.js, Bash, Python)
• Salesforce platform development (Apex, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce)
• Automated testing & quality: Apex tests, code coverage, static analysis tools
• Metadata & CLI deployments (Salesforce CLI, Metadata API)
• Release orchestration & environment management (sandboxes, scratch orgs, org strategies)
• Integrations (REST/SOAP APIs, middleware like MuleSoft or similar)
• Containerization (docker, kubernetes)

• 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.

• 5+ years of experience in Information Technology or a related field.
• Post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation.
• Experience with Salesforce development (Apex, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Node.js, Bash, Python).
• Understanding of insurance industry standards and compliance (an asset).

• 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.
• You will be subject to a 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 to support personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community.

Expected salary range $72,847 to $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.