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Software Developer - Back OfficeLocation : Remote (Ontario)Empire life is looking to hire a Back Office Software Developer to join our Information Technology team!Empire Life is growing in our digital landscape. In order to respond to this, we are looking to fill several IT roles at various levels. We are looking to expand our tech teams with people who have strong technical skills, leadership skills and interest in conquering the digital space within the insurance field. By joining Empire Life today you’ll be exposed to growth and career development opportunities while working on exciting and innovative projects leveraging modern toolsets and technology.Be part of a SCRUM agile development team and define our next generation back office systems.Why pursue this opportunityOur mission - make insurance, investments and benefits simple, fast and easy for our customers.Impactful work - get the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a positive impact on our customers, our company, and society as a whole.Hone your skills - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your technical, and functional skills.Diversity, equity, and inclusion - we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and welcome candidates who share this commitment.What you’ll be working onLearn and build event driven and REST microservicesLearn and use the strangler pattern to improve our legacy platformsProvide feedback and help the team continuously improveDevelopment of API’s to abstract legacy processesEvent Driven Architecture to facilitate machine learning and simplify the back office systemsImproving our continuous delivery pipeline (Github Actions, Kubernetes, Helm)Assisting in technical reviews of requirements, systems design and application logic with peersAssisting in the documentation and perform thorough unit, interface and performance testing on assigned application logic changesAssisting with investigation of incidents and solutions to resolve or mitigate issues; assist with required system changes to resolve incident; assist with update of supporting documentationWhat we’re looking for you to haveA good understanding of the software application development lifecycle and object oriented programmingExperience building software products, working with microservices and deploymentsExperience liaising with multiple teams and business partners.Knowledge with at least one of the following languages : Java, Kotlin or PythonExperience with a development frameworkExperience working in a Test Driven Development EnvironmentWorking Knowledge of SQL and relational databasesExperience with agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum).Passion for learning new technologiesPost Secondary EducationCompletion of courses in application logic analysis and design, programming languagesAbility to work independently and / or as a team memberLanguage proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.It would be nice for you to haveOAuth, Docker, Kafka and Google Cloud Platform experienceUnderstanding of real time programming, event driven architecture and eventual consistencyBeyond the salaryFor regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes : Competitive salaries with annual pay increasesAnnual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positionsCompetitive uncapped commission, for sales positionsA comprehensive employer-funded benefits package that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health accountFlexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.Four weeks annual vacation from hire dateA defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matchingTop up programs for parental leave and compassionate leaveEmployer-sponsored wellness and recognition programsA cash employee referral programTo learn more about working at Empire Life, visit https : / / www.empire.ca / workatempire.Get to know usEmpire life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.Empire Life welcomes applications from people with disabilities and disabled people. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact [email protected] .