Intermediate Technology Specialist, Enterprise Platforms Developer

Position Title: Intermediate Technology Specialist - Enterprise Platforms Developer
Reports To: Senior Technology Manager, Enterprise Platforms
Department: Enterprise Platforms
Term: Permanent Full-Time

Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.

The Opportunity: Tell us your story and explain why you are a winning candidate. We are looking for someone that is inspired and brings new ideas forward while rolling up their sleeves to help in every aspect of project delivery. If you are looking for an opportunity to bring in your testing expertise in both manual and automated testing come join our team.

Enterprise Platforms covers a specialized area dedicated to high-quality scalable and reliable applications with Equitable. Your activities will include designing, developing, documenting, testing, and implementing changes to our core systems while working closely with business partners, business analysts and IT staff.

What you will be doing:

• Design and program high-performance, scalable applications and database solutions
• Work closely with systems analysts, business analysts, and quality analysts to develop alternative solutions to meet business needs
• Document all program and system changes for ease of production support
• Analyze production system problems and recommend workable solutions
• Investigate and solve production problems with minimal guidance
• Make recommendations when new technologies should be used

What you will bring:

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science or a related field
• A strong technical background with at least 1-3 years of experience in:
• Experience with CMS platforms like Kentico and Umbraco is required

• Kentico CMS experience
• Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - 6.0 .NET Core using C#
• Microsoft SQL Server and Transact SQL
• A working knowledge of JSON and XML and related technologies like XSD, SOAP, and WSDL Experience with Microsoft IIS

• Experience with Microservices architecture
• A working knowledge of Azure or Cloud based computing environment
• A working knowledge of file security, SQL security, and windows authentication
• Experience with Team Foundation Server or Azure DevOps considered an asset
• Hands on experience with automation test tools considered an asset
• General knowledge of International Financial reporting Standards (IFRS) considered an asset
• Hands on experience with deploying and maintaining applications within Azure or Cloud based computing environment considered an asset

What’s in it for you:

• A healthy work-life balance with employee wellness top of mind
• Annual bonus program, annual vacation allowance, and company-paid benefits program
• An additional paid volunteer day each year so you can spend time giving back to the community
• Immediate enrollment in the company’s pension program with employer matching
• Employee resource groups that support an inclusive work environment
• Tuition support and specialized program assistance
• An onsite full-service cafeteria with a variety of daily options
• Discounts on company products and services, and access to exclusive employee perks
• Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration

As part of the recruitment/offer process you will be required to:

• Provide two professional references (minimum one supervisor and above)
• Undergo a criminal background check

To learn more about Equitable, we encourage you to explore our organization.

At Equitable, we are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities across our organization. Please contact our HR team at careers@equitable.ca if you would like to receive our job postings in an alternative format or require an accommodation with the application process.

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