Systems Developer - 12 months

Company: CGL
Department: IT Property & Casualty
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (12 months)
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: This role operates in English
Additional Information: This role is 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.

Our Information Technology team aspires to be a leader in applying technology to power business strategies. We connect concepts with solutions to create value and efficiencies for our clients, employees, and communities. Our success is driven by our skilled and diverse team who are passionate about excellence, innovation, and agility.

As the Systems Developer you will be a 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 moderately complex and diverse team initiatives with the support of your team members.

• Experience deploying Guidewire applications (ClaimCenter, PolicyCenter, BillingCenter) to cloud environments, including configuration and secrets management.
• Proficiency in Java API development (Java 21, Dropwizard, JAX-RS) within Kubernetes-based architectures.
• Strong knowledge of API security and integration (Kong, OAuth2, OIDC, mutual TLS, Azure AD/Entra ID).
• Experience with containerization and Infrastructure as Code tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Kustomize, Terraform, ArgoCD).
• Solid understanding of DevOps/GitOps practices and CI/CD pipelines (GitFlow, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Experience managing enterprise GitHub environments (secrets, branch policies, CODEOWNERS, Dependabot).
• Hands-on experience with Azure services (AKS, Blob Storage, Event Grid, Application Insights) and Terraform.
• Familiarity with code quality/security tools and collaboration platforms (Veracode, Uptycs, Jira, Confluence).

• Applying GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted development tools, with a basic understanding of agents, instructions, skills, and prompt engineering to improve developer productivity.
• Translating requirements into implementation plans aligned with DevSecOps standards and guidelines.
• Writing code to implement CI/CD workflows, pipeline steps, utility classes, CLI tools, and infrastructure-as-code configuration of small to medium complexity.
• Creating implementation and back-out plans for platform changes across pipeline, deployment, secret management, and API gateway components.
• Performing unit testing for developed code, supporting system and user acceptance testing across multiple environments, and resolving defects by troubleshooting root causes.
• Fostering productive relationships with application development teams and communicating analysis and results accordingly.

• You have 3 years of experience in Information Technology or a related field.
• You have completed post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline.
  

• You influence change and are committed to continuous improvement, in order to exceed client expectations.
• You leverage critical thinking skills to identify problems and proactively propose solutions.
• Your strong communication skills allow you to clearly convey messages.
• You’re an effective team player who shares knowledge to support our peers.

• 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 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.

Salary information​

Expected salary range $60,574 to $100,956

Salary placement​

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.​

Incentive/Variable pay ​

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.