Backend Software Engineer II, e-Transfer

We are hiring for this position out of our Toronto office. Successful candidates who apply outside of these areas will be expected to relocate and reside in a location that is within a commutable distance.

About the role:

The Software Engineer II plays a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining high-quality software solutions that support Peoples Group’s business objectives. This role involves hands-on coding, collaboration across teams, and a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

About the day-to-day:

• Develop clean, maintainable, and efficient code aligned with business requirements.


• Implement new features and resolve bugs across various applications.


• Ensure code adheres to established standards and best practices.


• Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and product owners in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.


• Participate in technical discussions and contribute to architectural decisions.


• Conduct peer code reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and security.


• Troubleshoot and debug issues in development and production environments.


• Refine user stories and clarify requirements with product owners.


• Estimate effort and plan tasks for upcoming sprints.


• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and technologies.


• Mentor junior developers and share knowledge across the team.


• Write unit tests and perform development testing to ensure system performance.


• Monitor application performance and optimize code for efficiency.


• Implement and review security measures to safeguard applications.


• Collaborate with business and technical teams to build and enhance APIs.


• Ensure APIs are well-documented and meet performance and security standards.

About the qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in back-end software development. 


• Proficiency in writing clean, maintainable code in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript). 


• Experience working in Agile environments and participating in the full software development lifecycle, including API development and integration  . 


• Working understanding of software design principles, testing methodologies, and security best practices. 


• Familiarity with debugging tools,  version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines. 


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 


• Post Secondary education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent working experience. 

About us:

Peoples Group is a boutique financial institution with offices located in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal that has been in the Canadian marketplace for over 35 years. Our mission is to exceed our customers' expectations by providing exceptional customer service backed by extensive product knowledge and experience.

Our culture here at Peoples Group is formed by our values: Trustworthy, Creative, Willing. We believe people don't choose a company to work for, they choose a company to join. We prioritize risk-based practices and procedures in order to remain risk intelligent and compliant. We value people, building relationships, and focusing on strengths; we execute with passion.

About the work environment:

Peoples Group offers a flexible and hybrid work environment. In this role you will work a combination of in-office and remotely from home. Typically, you'll be working regular business hours, Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm with flexibility around start/end times.

We offer:

• A hybrid work environment, enabling you to balance your personal and professional life seamlessly.


• Competitive salaries, profit sharing, RRSP matching and benefits from day one.


• Generous paid time off to help achieve a healthy work-life balance.


• A strengths-based approach, ensuring we work together more effectively.


• A commitment to your well-being in five key areas: Financial, Physical, Social, Career, and Community.

Hiring process:

If your application is selected, you will be invited for a first interview with one of our Talent Acquisition Business Partners. Depending on the role, interviews may be conducted virtually or in-person. The hiring team will communicate any in-person requirements throughout the process.

Compensation: 

The expected salary for this role is approximately $80,000.00 - $104,000.00 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and qualifications. 

NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Peoples Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest; however, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

We value and celebrate individuality while fostering an inclusive workplace for everyone. If there's any way we can support or accommodate you during the selection process, please don't hesitate to let us know.