Intermediate Software Developer

About the job
The Company
Univeris, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, is a privately held company and is the leader in enterprise wealth management for the Canadian market. Founded in 1991, Univeris has over 80 staff and 15 leading financial services clients representing over 12,000 financial advisors on the platform. It offers the most comprehensive wealth management solution for financial advisors in the credit union, banking, insurance and investment dealer sectors.

Univeris is a world-class technology platform that boasts a number of firsts in Canadian mutual fund distribution, including real-time processing, web access, built-in compliance, plus GIC and segregated funds processing capabilities. Technology innovation is one of the cornerstones of Univeris’ product development strategy, and through its Evergreen approach to technology, new features and capabilities transparently integrate into the platform.

The Opportunity
At Univeris, the Software Developer perform a variety of activities involving the analysis, design, development, operation, and maintenance of software, following the iterative software development process and software development best practices.

This position is a full-time, 8-month contract role based in Toronto, working in a hybrid model (in-office twice per week).

The Role

Has working experience in an iterative software development life cycle model, preferably following an Agile methodology like SCRUM, SAFe, XP, etc
Contributes to code reviews and code inspections
Writes well-designed, testable code
Integrates software components into a fully functional software system
Troubleshoots, debugs, and upgrades existing systems
Documents and maintains software functionality
Participates in cross-team software process improvement initiatives
Works in a fast-paced organization following Agile methodology

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/related field or equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience in software development
2+ years of development experience in design/architecture
Experience with object-oriented programming using Java
Experience with cloud computing platforms
Facilitate and develop plans for application changes
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to details and change impact analysis
Aptitude and interest in quickly learn new and emerging technologies and methods
Strong written/spoken communication skills
Ability to take a project from requirements to launch
Professional proficiency in English
Eligible to work in Canada

Proven Qualifications

Strong understanding of design patterns and object-oriented techniques
Proven experience in the design of complex software development solutions
Expertise in developing APIs (RESTful and SOAP)
Experience with SQL, REST, and UI Frameworks
Proven experience with JUnit/TestNG and mocking frameworks (Mockito, etc) for Unit and Integration tests
Working knowledge of the Atlassian stack – Confluence, JIRA, Bamboo, etc
Proficiency in (or similar technologies)
Java, XML/XSL, HTML/Javascript, Data Modelling
Framework: Spring, JSF
Database: MSSQL, Table Design, Stored Procedure, Release management, PostgreSQL
Front end: Vue, JSF, XSL, Freemarker
Version Control, Unit Test, API, Real-time processing, Batch processing
Reporting: XSL-FO, BIRT, ActiveReport
Background in the financial services industry, and specifically the wealth management industry
Preferred:
Experience with Single-Sign On (OAuth).
Experience with API integration with pre-existing AI models.

The Work Environment
Our mid-sized office is in a fantastic downtown location — just a 5-minute walk from Union Station, making it ideal for commuters, and right on the edge of the Financial District.

We work on a hybrid model with two in-office days per week, combining the benefits of in-person collaboration with the flexibility of remote work.

We offer a flexible schedule, however, some work outside of normal business hours may be required on occasion due to time-constrained activities or collaborating with remote teams

Our Culture
Our culture is what makes Univeris a fantastic place to work! We have an inclusive work environment that is collaborative, dynamic and open to new ideas. We incorporate integrity, honesty and commitment into all aspects of our business functioning. From our open door policy to our engaging company events, we take every opportunity to ensure that our employees are empowered, valued and celebrated.

At Univeris, we embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process may e-mail a request to careers@univeris.com.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: The salary range listed is a placeholder and not reflective of the actual compensation. Final compensation will be discussed during the interview process based on experience and fit.