Software engineer Jobs in Saanich, BC

Closing Date : August 8, 2024

Are you ready to take the next step in your technology career? Do you have experience working with automation and low-code platforms such as Appian and PowerApps? Are you looking for an opportunity to cross-train in different business areas and leverage your passion for innovation? We have an exciting new role for a Software Engineer to join our Technology Department in beautiful Victoria, BC.

WHO YOU WILL BE WORKING WITH

A close-knit collaborative team working on a variety of new implementations and enhancements across the organization. At BCI we are ready to support your career journey and offer a wide range of learning opportunities.

WHAT YOU WILL GET TO DO

The Software Engineer is responsible for the design, development or configuration, testing, and support of software products for assigned client area(s), and collaborates with stakeholders throughout the development or enhancement process. The Software Engineer is instrumental in developing customer-focused front-end and back-end business applications in an Agile hybrid environment, and drives the effective and efficient delivery of high-quality products.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Work from our downtown Victoria office.

SALARY RANGE

BCI offers a competitive total rewards package which includes a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan and paid time off.

The annualized base salary range for this Victoria-based role is CAD $100,000-$120,000.

The base salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill set, level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered and consideration to internal equity.

We pay our people competitively in the markets in which we compete for talent and with consideration to internal equity and job structure. We aim for actual pay to be around the median of the market for target or expected levels of performance, and around the upper quartile of the market for excellent performance.

Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience and expertise.

WHAT YOU BRING

Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Up to 5+ years experience as Developer or Software Engineer with responsibility for design, development, testing, and production support

Must have experience with automation platforms such as Appian and / or PowerApps; certifications are an asset

Must have advanced knowledge of SQL and databases

Must have experience with issue tracking, product development and version control toolsDevelopment experience using programming languages such as : .Net, C#, Python, R, JavaScript, jQuery, AngularJS, HTML5, CSS3, XUnit, NUnit, , XML, XSL, XSML, XSD etc. is an asset

Experience supporting systems on a cloud computing platform (i.e., Azure, AWS) and supporting 3rd party cloud systems including troubleshooting, configuration and administration activities is preferred

Experience working with automation and low-code platforms such as Appian and PowerApps is preferred

Professional certifications such as Appian Associate Developer / Senior Developer / Lead Developer, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate, Microsoft Certified App Builder, or equivalent credentials are an asset

Experience with Agile methods (Scrum and / or Kanban) and DevOps practices is an asset

Excellent customer-service, listening, communication and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of the investment management industry is an asset

Passion for innovation is an asset

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborates with business and technical stakeholders to build an in-depth understanding of the product vision, needs and issues of assigned client area(s)

Collaborates with business and technical stakeholders to define requirements, solution designs and compelling user stories

Develops, implements, tests and delivers high quality and industry-standard products that deliver maximum business value to clients with cost-effective sustainment

Develops test strategies, designs automation frameworks, and writes unit / functional tests

Identifies and resolves production issues and drives product innovations that improve system availability, system resilience and performance

Applies knowledge of cloud concepts and platforms essential for the development of cloud products and manages applicable systems in a cloud-based infrastructure

Assesses new technologies through conducting state-of-the-art reviews or proofs of concept, and develops and maintains application lifecycle roadmaps in accordance with architecture guidance

Presents products to internal and external stakeholders, reviews the work of other engineers and provides feedback in an open, respectful and constructive manner

Delivers products in line with scheduled commitments and implementation plans

Proactively identifies risks and issues and proposes solutions to remove barriers

Applies knowledge of Agile methods and continuously improves delivery performance through delivery reporting and tracking, backlog development and grooming, sprint or increment planning, and participating in retrospectives

Applies knowledge of DevOps practices including continuous deployment, continuous integration, test-driven development and automated testing

Acts as a subject matter expert and provides support, ad hoc training and guidance to business users and others to increase adoption of Agile methods and DevOps practices

Contributes to BCI’s reference architecture and the ongoing evolution of DevOps practices

Ensures technical artifacts are accurate, accessible, maintained and communicated

Undertakes special projects or assignments as required

Performs other related duties as required

WHY APPLY TO JOIN BCI

With our values as our anchor, it’s our people that help shape employee-focused initiatives and who create the environment we work in each day – all of which further strengthens our culture. BCI has been recognized as one of – for the fourth consecutive year - and has built programs and benefits to support all our employees, including;

Extended health and dental coverage, start on your first day of work. We have you covered!

Our telehealth provider connects you and your family to virtual healthcare appointments

Eligibility to the defined benefit providing you with a secure retirement income

Time off includes : 20 days vacation, 6 paid sick days, 6 paid personal days, and 2 paid days for volunteering – to support physical, mental, and community health

Four days in office, with the option to work from home once a week, promoting both a collaborative work culture and a healthy work-life balance

Annual wellness allowance to support an active lifestyle well as physical well-being when working at home

On-going learning through our in-house mentoring program, professional dues support, tuition reimbursement, and online and in-house learning

Relocation support is available if a move to one of BCI’s locations is required

Invested in your learning : BCI investment professionals lead a monthly Investment Club to share industry knowledge with employees who work in other departments

At BCI, we value diversity and believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees can be successful.

We are performance and client focused and value integrity; if you share these values, we want to know you.

We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage all to apply.

We would like to hear from you!