Developer/Analyst

WE OFFER: Great learning and growth opportunities A competitive compensation package Full Benefits Package RRSP Matching Program Professional Development Courses & Designations 100% tuition re-imbursement for business relevant courses and training Great learning and growth opportunities Hybrid remote work flexibility On-site Fitness Facility A volunteer day to make a difference and give back to your community Vary days – including a day off for your birthday POSITION OVERVIEW: Navacord is hiring technical talent in the insurance industry We are accepting applications for a dynamic individual with 5 years experience in a full stack development environment and with at least 3 years experience gathering requirements and creating technical specifications. We are looking for someone who is motivated by a fast-paced environment where technical standards and practices are valued. This role will work with Navacord’s Broker Partners and third-party solution providers and requires someone with a strong IT background looking to interact and collaborate with engaged stakeholders. RESPONSIBILITIES : Develop solutions using full stack Microsoft Azure based development tools and standards such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure DevOps, Microsoft .NET Core, Microsoft .NET Framework (C#), ASP.NET Core. Design solutions, optimize application performance, implement Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and development cycle workflows using Azure DevOps and GitHub. Do full code reviews and work closely with architects to align with enterprise principles and strategy. Gather business requirements and turn them into technical specifications in line with the organization’s standards and guidelines. Support existing enterprise digital assets and legacy systems. Debug and resolve technical issues across the full stack. Identify and evaluate alternate solutions. Identify technical risk early in the process while finding opportunities to leverage enterprise level technical assets (e.g., existing APIs, Rules Engine). Ensure to leverage best practices including continuous integration, automated deployment, use cases, etc. where applicable. Conceptualize and develop relevant use cases for client engagements: proof-of-concepts (POC), proof-of-value (POV), proof-of-technology (POT), and production deployments. Address various automation (RPA, AI, other) requirements, primarily around business process automation from multiple industry groups to quickly assess and arrive at a plan to deliver the required services. Support issue resolution that arises in day to day running of RPA and AI processes and provide timely responses and solutions as required. Provide BAU support. Use solution integration design using Web Services / RESTFUL API access, SDKs. Facilitate working and training sessions with Broker Partner staff, providing structured forums for discussion, decision-making, and learning. Work effectively in a projectized, cross-functional environment through collaboration and planning and disciplined execution on interdependent activities. REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science or Information Technology. Must have 5 years experience as a full stack developer and have experience with both the front end and back end. Experience developing with the Azure and .NET toolset is a must. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and with DevOps/GitHub highly desirable. Must have 3 years of experience gathering business requirements and turning them into technical specifications. Proficient in working in an agile, continuous integration environment. Ability to understand business processes and create process flow diagrams. Strong analytical skills, working with structured and unstructured data sets. Strong communication skills, able to relay complex messages and teach new concepts. Self-driven and confident approach to tackling accountabilities with pace. Knowledge of Canada’s P&C and/or Benefits insurance brokerage industry is desirable. Excellent customer service, attention to detail and organizational skills. Willing to travel to other Navacord offices across Canada, as required. Navacord is actively committed to support diversity, equity, and inclusion. We serve and recognize and respect human differences and similarities. We value the diversity of people and actively encourage women, indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ2) persons to apply. We are committed to providing accommodation upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Location: Canada, CA

Posted Date: 2/5/2025