Job Description

What is it like to be a Senior Software Engineer at Northbridge Financial
The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for developing, troubleshooting, and assisting users with complex insurance systems and coordinating the activities of a project team in an assigned business area as required. Senior Software Engineers are required to develop features and support the business with rollouts and support around existing software capabilities which have been leveraged.
If you are great at:

• Interface with systems analysts, solution designers, IT architects, and business stakeholders, to understand the business-software engineering requirements.
• Drive the identification of best solutions and uses of technology to drive business growth, profitability, and efficiencies.
• Work with a team of analysts, engineers, management, and business stakeholders to identify software engineering solutions while assessing technical and business suitability, and its impact to the enterprise's systems.
• Manage daily operations and functionality of the application within production support area, resolve production problems and errors.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend operational procedures and best practices to optimize processes and workflow efficiencies.

If you have:

• Proficiency in Java/J2EE - Java, Servlets, Spring MVC, Spring boot, JSP, JSF; other languages (Node.js, Python, C#, Groovy, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS) a definite asset.
• Expertise with DBs - MongoDB, Redis, MS SQL Sever, Oracle, Mysql, PostgresSQL.
• Expertise with the following technologies: in XML, XSLT, ASP.Net, MS SQL server-side and client-side script for browsers.
• Expertise with API / Web Services / Microservices.
• Expertise with Cloud - AWS, Azure, GCP Cloud.
• Expertise with CI/CD - Jenkins.
• Expertise with Configuration Management - Ansible.
• Expertise with Windows & Linux skills.
• Bachelor's degree (Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree is preferred) and/or equivalent on the job experience.
• 8+ years' experience in software engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with Application Lifecycle Management, including the use of Azure DevOps.

We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how:

• Hybrid work! you get to work from the office and at home 50/50, allowing you to manage both worlds with the ease and flexibility you need.
• We offer competitive salaries and support your financial health through our employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP, discounts on staff insurance, and more!
• We help you prioritize your well-being from day one through flexible health benefits, early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs.
• We are invested in helping you grow in your career through education assistance, internal mobility, and mentoring programs.

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Who we are:
We're Northbridge Financial. We're proud to be 100% Canadian and owned by Fairfax Financial. We serve through our Northbridge Insurance, Federated Insurance, and TruShield Insurance brands. We have a reputation for being one of Canada's leading commercial property and casualty insurance company. Our employees are dedicated to understanding the needs of our customers and we go above and beyond to help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future. We're a company of passionate people who put people first. Do you want to join a team that believes in working hard - and having fun at work - all while making a difference? Look no further than Northbridge.
At Northbridge Financial we embrace and celebrate you and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all! No matter who you are or what makes you unique, we welcome you. Please let us know how we can assist or accommodate you during the selection process.

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