IA Financial Group

Senior Software Designer, AI

IA Financial Group$100K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent
  • 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in IT solution design
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Proficient in Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Knowledge of insurance or financial services industry (a plus)
  • Experience with technologies such as Azure DevOps, .NET 8, SQL Server, Docker, and Kafka
  • Intermediate English proficiency and advanced French proficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in analyzing business and technical requirements to create functional and technical designs
  • Align solutions with target architecture, IT standards, and organizational best practices
  • Collaborate with architects and development teams to support implementation activities
  • Contribute to project estimations, planning, and testing phases
  • Maintain design documentation and assist during production deployments
  • Mentor team members and encourage knowledge sharing across the organization.

Benefits

  • A culture focused on learning and excellence
  • An equitable and inclusive workplace
  • Hybrid work environment with flexible and innovative workspaces
  • Flexible group insurance plans
  • Competitive retirement savings program
  • Employee share purchase plan and wellness days
  • Telemedicine services and employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Senior Software Designer, AI

As a Senior Software Designer, AI, you will play a key role in the functional and technical design of IT solutions that support business needs.

You will serve as a design expert and collaborate closely with business analysts, architects, developers, and quality assurance teams to ensure solutions are cohesive and aligned with organizational standards.

What You'll Accomplish with Us

As a Senior Software Designer, AI, you will be central to our mission. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Participating in the analysis of business and technical requirements and producing the required functional and technical designs, including workflows, business rules, and integrations;
  • Ensuring solutions are aligned with target architecture, IT standards, and organizational best practices;
  • Collaborating with architects, development teams, and business partners while supporting implementation activities;
  • Contributing to estimations and planning, supporting testing phases, and analyzing defects;
  • Maintaining up-to-date design documentation, acting as a key resource during production deployments, and supporting production activities;
  • Mentoring team members and promoting knowledge sharing within the organization.


What Could Accelerate Your Success in This Role

We're looking for someone who:
  • Holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent field;
  • Has 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in IT solution design;
  • Is recognized for strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities;
  • Has a solid understanding of complex application environments and experience working within Agile/Scrum methodologies;
  • Has knowledge of the insurance or financial services industry, particularly in underwriting and new business operations (an asset);
  • Has experience with several of the following technologies and platforms: Azure DevOps, .NET 8, Git, SQL Server, MongoDB, BizTalk, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, and mainframe environments;
  • Has leveraged Artificial Intelligence capabilities to design, develop, or optimize modern web-based products and services within Azure DevOps environments.
  • Intermediate English proficiency, both spoken and written, as approximately 20% of daily tasks are conducted in English. These tasks include leading virtual meetings, delivering presentations, and writing emails with English-speaking partners and vendors.
  • Advanced French proficiency, both spoken and written.


Why You'll Love Working with Us

  • A work environment where learning and development are integrated into a collective pursuit of excellence;
  • A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential;
  • The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;
  • Competitive benefits, including flexible group insurance plans, a competitive retirement savings program, employee share purchase plan, vacation and wellness days, personal development days, telemedicine services, employee and family assistance programs, ergonomic furniture support, performance bonuses, discounts on iA products, and more.


Apply Today

Take the next step in your career and join a place where your talent truly matters.

Not Sure You Meet Every Requirement?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this opportunity inspires you, we encourage you to apply. Your place may be with us, and we would love to get to know you.

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Location(s)
Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Other Possible Location(s)
Montreal / 1981 McGill College AvenueVancouver / 988 Broadway WestToronto / 26 Wellington Street East

Company

iA Financial Group

Posting End Date
2026-09-21

About IA Financial Group

IA Financial Group is a Canadian insurance and financial services company. The company offers a wide range of products and services including life and health insurance, mutual funds, securities, auto and home insurance, mortgages, and loans. IA Financial Group has been in business for over 125 years and has over 5,500 employees. The company is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. IA Financial Group is also committed to giving back to the community and has a strong corporate social responsibility program.
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