Intermediate Full Stack Developer (.NET/React) 

Position Title: Intermediate Full Stack Developer (.NET/React) 
Reports To: Senior Technology Manager, Digital IT Savings and Retirement
Department: IT, Savings and Retirement
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: Don’t miss the opportunity to join one of Waterloo Area and Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers for 2024!

Put your knowledge of the latest technologies to work creating solutions to some of the insurance industry’s toughest challenges. Work directly with key leaders to understand their business needs, advise them on how technology can support their strategies, and build innovative responses to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.

We work using a wide variety of web and mobile possibilities using .NET, React, Angular, HTML5, CSS3 and other evolving technologies. Your team is a diverse band of talented, engaged, and fun professionals who thrive on finding a better way. Your work will be part of changing the way Equitable helps clients get the help they need when they need it most.
 

What you will be doing:

• Build and support mobile and web applications using React, .NET, and JavaScript
• In an Agile set up, you will work closely with product owners and platform gurus to develop alternative solutions to meet business needs
• Analyze production system problems and recommend workable solutions
• Investigate and solve production problems with minimal to no guidance

What you will bring:

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science or a related field
• Minimum 3 year experience with React
• Prominent level of proficiency in .NET/C#
• Experience with JavaScript and jQuery.
• Experience in Mobile web development and Azure portal
• Significant knowledge in HTML5 CSS, Ajax
• Experience with SOAP and/or RESTful services
• Experience with JSON and XML
• Experience with Microservices architecture
• Experience with Microsoft IIS
• Hands on experience using testing frameworks for both client and server code (i.e. NUnit, Jasmine, etc.)
• Hands on experience in Azure Cloud and devops, developing and deploying CI/CD release pipeline
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and Transact SQL with at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience with ORMs like Entity Framework is an asset
• Experience with package managers (e.g., npm, bower) an asset
• Experience with CMS platform like Kentico and Umbraco is an asset
• Experience leading other developers on projects; task and priority setting, working with business partners, etc. 

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
• Complete an assessment and/or testing