Software Developer

Temporary Full Time The Software Developer Student will participate in all aspects of software development and maintenance within the Individual Customer business unit.   Role Description You will join the Individual Customer business unit as a Software Developer to support, troubleshoot and maintain software for a variety of systems using mature and new technologies. You will work on the BYOPC (“Bring Your Own PC”) Application Support team. The Work:

• Providing second level support for Bring Your Own PC technical support calls
• Working within a dynamic team to support, maintain and troubleshoot various software applications
• Opportunities may include tasks such as design, develop, integrate, test, transition to production and maintain software applications
• Collaborate among various functional teams, with Business Systems Analysts and Solutions Architects
• Contribute to the elimination of problems through permanent fixes including the identification of solutions, scoping the work, and executing the changes
• Provide production support, application monitoring and tuning for applications
• Deliver meaningful real-time results by troubleshooting application issues

You:

• Are bilingual (French knowledge a definite asset)
• Enjoy talking to people and helping them serve their clients
• Are looking for an experience that will help you grow your knowledge while receiving competitive income and benefits
• Enjoy analyzing and problem-solving situations
• Are innovative and open to trying new things! You are not afraid to challenge conventional thinking and you are always looking for process and productivity improvement opportunities.
• Are self-motivated, organized and enjoy a nice balance of independent and collaborative teamwork
• Communicate effectively (written & verbal), take initiative, demonstrate leadership and are attentive to detail  

Requirements:

• A degree in Programming or Information Systems diploma in a related IT discipline
• Knowledge of the following applications and languages – ServiceNow, SQL for DB2, VB.net
• Experience triaging issues with:
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Networking
• Printing
• Hardware (laptops, desktops, and peripherals)
• Mobile (wifi connectivity issues on Android and IOS environments)
• Windows 10 and Mac OS operating systems
• Experience updating and creating documentation for technical issues and how-to’s
• Asset to have experience with:
• IBM z/OS
• JCL
• COBOL
• IBM Data Studio
• Control-M
• Unix Scripting
• Java
• MoveIT
• VB6
• Experience with software development tools, such as:
• Software Version Control – SVN, Git
• Integrated Development Environments (IDE) – MS Visual Studio, Eclipse, etc.
• Collaboration tools – Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Slack, Teams

The base salary for this position is between $41,400- $62,100 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you. For student opportunities only For our student opportunities, the base salary will be dependent on the number of work terms you have completed along with other factors depending on your program. Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today! Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success. You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences. Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing. Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.  We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.  It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected] . Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.