Software Developer

THE EMPIRE LIFE INS. CO•Kingston, ON

11d•CA$76,300 - CA$125,350•Remote

About The Position

Empire Life is looking to hire a Software Developer to join our Front Office & Security team! We are actively seeking candidates to fill a current, open position. Our mission is to provide expertise and intelligent solutions to help Canadians navigate life with confidence. Join a transforming business - we are a medium-sized Canadian company in a stable industry that emphasizes the importance of innovation to use industry-leading technology. This is an impactful work opportunity where you get the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a positive impact on our customers, our company, and society as a whole. This is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your technical, and functional skills.

Requirements

3+ years work experience in full stack web development with practical knowledge and expertise in full stack software development.
Completion of a University degree, college diploma, technical training, and/or equivalent experience.
Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, React.js, HTML and CSS.
Demonstrated capability with the Django framework.
Proficiency in REST API development and database schema design/SQL query development.
Strong working knowledge of the Google Cloud Platform, including Google AppEngine, CloudSQL, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Functions.
Hands-on experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment, including Github Actions and Kubernetes deployments.
Demonstrated ability in automated testing (unit, functional, and behavioural) and load testing to ensure applications meet agreed-upon SLAs.
Ability to properly document delivered software using architectural decision records (ADRs) and OpenAPI specifications.
Ability to think logically, solve complex problems, and actively participate in discussions with both technical and business teams.
Language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.

Responsibilities

Software development of high quality, production ready applications and API’s
Deliver working software to production while working with the infrastructure, security and operations teams (aka DevOps) while we build Empire Life’s digital platform.
Contribute to automated testing with unit, functional and behavioural testing
Proactively work with internal network and security teams to monitor applicable applications and services
Troubleshoot problems and ensure resolution of issues
Research and investigate improvements; analyze and provide findings and recommendations to management
Own and improve the systems that power authentication and identity (CIAM) across all applications
Maintaining Auth0 integrations, managing configuration as code with Terraform, and building internal tools for support staff
Monitoring and debugging auth issues, analyzing user access data, and building tooling
Review code, mentor co-ops, and collaborate across teams

Benefits

Hybrid work model
Competitive salaries with annual pay increases
Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions
Access to learning & development programs, and education/tuition reimbursement (role dependent), to support your professional growth and career advancement.
Competitive uncapped commission, for sales positions
A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting from day one of employment, that includes life insurance, health and dental and a generous health account
Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.
Four weeks annual vacation from hire date
A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching
Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave
Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs
A cash employee referral program