Software Designer

iA Financial Group•Montreal, QC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Software Designer, you will play a key role in the design, evolution, and administration of software development platforms and practices at the corporate level. This position offers an opportunity to develop high-performing technology solutions and contribute to a company focused on client confidence and security. The company fosters an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation, prioritizing people and their development.

Requirements

Holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, information systems, computer or software engineering, mathematics, or another relevant equivalent field
Has 10 years of experience in information technology, including a minimum of 5 years in the targeted area of expertise
Has experience with software development management tools (Azure DevOps Services, GitHub, etc.)
Is recognized for strong expertise in software solution design and development
Stands out for mastery of modern development tools and platforms
Demonstrates strong analytical skills, problem‑solving abilities and sound decision‑making
Is recognized for technical leadership and influencing skills
Has an advanced level of proficiency in both French and English, as the role involves collaborating, communicating and documenting technical solutions with suppliers, technology partners and unilingual French‑ and English‑speaking IT teams on a regular basis

Responsibilities

Administering, configuring and enhancing software development platforms (Azure DevOps Services, GitHub Enterprise, Artifactory, etc.)
Managing access rights, updates, configuration and feature activation for development tools
Supporting delivery teams in the adoption of DevSecOps tools and practices
Supporting the implementation and optimization of CI/CD pipelines
Gathering and analyzing the needs of development teams (integration, security, testing, deployment)
Designing standards, templates, automations and tool integrations aligned with identified needs
Designing and evolving reusable components and integrations
Ensuring the quality, performance, security and maintainability of solutions
Producing detailed designs in compliance with IT architecture standards
Collaborating with solution architects to ensure technological consistency
Participating in solution reviews and IT governance committees
Acting as a technical leader for delivery teams
Making technology trade‑offs and supporting the resolution of complex issues
Promoting knowledge transfer and continuous improvement
Evaluating and recommending technology solutions based on security, compliance, cost and reusability criteria
Integrating FinOps considerations into proposed solutions
Conducting technology watch activities and proposing improvements aligned with internal standards
Producing and maintaining technical documentation (designs, guides, procedures, runbooks)
Providing technical guidance to internal and external resources
Supporting production releases and post‑deployment activities

Benefits

A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence
A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed
The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces
Flexible group insurance
Competitive pension plan
Stock purchase plan
Vacation and wellness/personal development days
Telemedicine
Employee and family assistance program
Ergonomic furniture program
Performance bonus
Discounts on iA products