Help build the next generation of technology solutions in the insurance sector through projects that encourage innovation, continuous learning, and meaningful collaboration. Join an environment where technology plays a key role in supporting business growth and transformation.

What is in it for you:

- Salaried: $70-75 per hour.
- Incorporated Business Rate: $80-85 per hour.
- Hybrid work, 37.50 hours per week.
- Periodic weekend and after-hours work may be required to support project implementations and system upgrades.
- Possibility of on-call support may be required.
- Occasional travel between company locations may be required depending on work assignments.

Responsibilities:

- Lead and participate in the design, development, deployment of Java REST web service APIs and microservices using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Ensure service designs follow approved architecture.
- Learn and incorporate emerging API technologies into our APIs.
- Use and enhance our Dev Ops tools and processes for CD/CI, these tools include Jenkins, Artifactory, Bit Bucket, Gradle, Continuous Delivery Director, Ansible
- Mentor and support colleagues in their capabilities
- Identify defects in services, debug and provide effective solutions to resolve the defects.
- When required, support existing APIs built on older technologies e.g., Websphere, DB2, Java UI etc.

What you will need to succeed:

Required qualifications





- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Computer Science.
- More than 5 years of development experience and progressive information technology experience, including full application development life cycle and systems integration experience.
- Solid working experience with Java APIs, REST, SOAP, Spring, JSON, Open API, Swagger, web services, and web hosting technologies.
- 1+ years of experience using Dev Ops tools, including Jenkins, Artifactory, Bit Bucket, Maven, CDD, and Ansible.
- 1+ years of experience with Kafka and/or Kafka Streams, including KSQL.
- Experience managing and coordinating team activities in a multi-site environment.

Required soft skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze situations systematically and deliver effective, appropriately sized solutions in a timely manner.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

- Experience with Kubernetes, Okta, AWS, and MongoDB.
- Experience with Group Retirement products and business domains.
- Working knowledge of Business Rule Management Systems such as IBM ODM.
- Experience with Web Sphere, DB2, Java UI technologies including Swing and Spring MVC, and Sonar Qube for static code analysis.
- Exposure to Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) integration architectures and technologies.

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