Senior Developer (Ottawa (Downtown), ON, CA)

Bank of Canada

$111K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or college diploma in computer science or software development
  • 7+ years of relevant experience in software development
  • Hands-on experience with Java-based application development using Eclipse IDE
  • Proficient in test-driven development and API-based test automation
  • Solid understanding of SQL and development with Oracle databases
  • Strong ability to analyze complex problems and develop solutions across business areas
  • Excellent communication skills to influence across teams

Responsibilities

  • Analyze, design and implement software enhancements for business needs
  • Maintain collaborative relationships with technology partners and stakeholders
  • Perform root-cause analysis and recommend corrections for issues
  • Promote best-in-class development practices like test-driven development
  • Provide third-line support and participate in on-call rotations
  • Mentor and lead team members in their development practices
  • Contribute to the evolution of a highly customized trading application

Benefits

  • Flexible telework arrangements as part of a hybrid work model
  • Extra vacation days available for purchase (up to five each year)
  • Comprehensive health, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage
  • Indexed, defined-benefit pension plan
  • Incentives for meeting and exceeding performance expectations
Full Job Description
Senior Developer

What you will do
In this IT development and support role you will work with a highly customized third-party trading application called Findur, adding enhancements, fixing bugs and supporting the application.

This is a senior development role and the successful candidate will be comfortable working in an agile environment with test driven and collaborative software development practices. The candidate will be experienced with developing software for large project initiatives and will also be required to perform 3rd line support on a rotational basis. This senior role assumes the candidate is seasoned in software development and can be an agent of change to encourage others to adopt good practices.

Your core interpersonal and communication skills will be invaluable as you collaborate with the business support group and end users to explore the future of the application.

As a Senior Developer, you will:
  • analyze, design and implement enhancements to meet business requirements
  • maintain collaborative relationships with technology partners and internal stakeholders
  • perform technical and root-cause analysis on issues and make recommendation for correction
  • bring in and promote best in class development practices such as test-driven development and devops
  • provide third-line support, including on-call, shift and/or weekend work as required
  • provide mentorship and leadership for other team members


What you need to succeed
This position requires hands-on experience with:
  • Java-based application development using Eclipse IDE, preferably with Oracle RBMS in the backend
  • test driven development using libraries and tools such as mocking frameworks, JUnit, Cucumber, etc.
  • developing or supporting API based test automation
  • development experience with Oracle databases; solid understanding of SQL
  • supporting applications with high-criticality, availability, reliability and security requirements
  • a broad level of understanding surrounding information systems and application architecture standards
  • an ability to analyze and interpret complex problems or processes that span multiple business areas, identify and understand requirements, and develop alternate solutions
  • strong communication skills with the ability to influence other developers across multiple scrum teams.


Assets
  • working with Qlik
  • performance testing
  • financial applications/systems
  • experience with Findur or Endur
  • experience with data warehouses
  • experience with (COTS) applications
  • experience with MuleSoft
  • experience with application containers


Your education and experience
The position requires a Bachelor's degree or college diploma in computer science, software development or a relevant field. Seven (7) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Innovative Mindset
We value candidates who demonstrate adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new technologies, including AI and digital tools. We seek individuals who can think critically about data, question existing processes, and find ways to simplify our work while embracing change and new ways of doing things.

Language requirement
The Bank's work environment is conducive to the use of both of Canada's official languages - English and French. Although the position language requirement is English or French essential, we do encourage everyone to improve their second language proficiency for future career growth and to contribute towards fostering a bilingual environment.

What you need to know
  • Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
  • Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Secret
  • Relocation assistance may be provided, if required
  • Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.


Hybrid Work Model
The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a portion of each month as part of the Bank's hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of 12 days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

What you can expect from us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider.

  • Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $111,051 to $130,649 (job grade 17)
  • The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at 7 to 10% of your base salary. The Bank offers additional performance pay (5%) for those who exceed expectations. Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
  • Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health, dental disability and life and/or accident insurance coverage that meets your needs
  • Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
  • Indexed, defined-benefit pension


We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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