Join a Challenger
We are a big (and growing!) family. Overall we serve more than 670,000 people across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank , and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Bank's wholly-owned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six million members. Together we have over $125 billion in combined assets under management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform ( eqbank.ca ) one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021.
Equitable Interview Process
As we continue to scale our team, candidates selected for our comprehensive interview process may be considered for a different level - either higher or lower - based on their interview performance. This equitable hiring approach allows us to ensure that talented individuals from a variety of industries are set up for long-term success within EQB's dynamic, growing environment. Our goal is to support candidates in building lasting careers, rather than relying solely on perceived experience. The hiring committee will thoughtfully assess each candidate's skills and potential, and adjust the level of the role as needed to create the best possible fit.
The Work
The Senior Software Engineer will be a part of Equitable Bank's strategic, digital initiatives. Primary responsibilities include designing, developing and supporting our web applications and building RESTful/SOAP APIs and ETLs solutions for web/online channels. The incumbent will also provide technical guidance, mentorship and knowledge sharing with other software developers.
Assess and clarify user experience and requirements (10%)
- Support experience design, functional requirements and digital product definition by providing technical solutions.
- Analyze and provide feedback to evolve creative designs and functional requirements to define a customer centric solution.
- Contribute to technical/non-functional requirements.
Technology Design (20%)
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of a high-performance web application.
- Define an integrated, RESTful/SOAP API or ETL solution design with support from front-end and back-end system teams.
- Create design artifacts using RAML and JSON Schema standards
Application Development (50%)
- Build and optimize our front-end solutions for performance, scalability, and usability, ensuring a smooth and responsive user experience.
- Develop and support APIs and Micro service applications as required.
- Plan and estimate development tasks.
- Participate in daily delivery SCRUMs to ensure Sprint delivery progression and resolution of issues.
Application Support (10%)
- Assist incident management teams by troubleshooting and resolving production incidents.
Technical Leadership (10%)
- Mentor and train other developers.
- Provide technical expertise to make code design and implementation decisions.
Let's Talk About You!
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Solid knowledge (7+ years) in J2EE/JEE software delivery or software development including multiple frameworks such as Hibernate, Spring MVC, Spring Security, SAML, OAuth, OIC
- 3+ years of hands-on experience building RESTful/SOAPAPI solutions.
- Proven experience inworking with front-end technologies like Angular.js, CSS, HTML and JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Experience with configuration, deployment and testing of enterprise software applications
- Experience with SQL Server database, Azure managed SQL Server.
- Previous working experience with Mule ESB or MuleSoft Anypoint Platform is a definitive plus
- Experience with bug tracking and collaboration software: Jira, Confluence or similar.
- Experience with Unit Testing frameworks and tools (Junit, MUnit or TestNG) and source control software (CVS, SVN, Git or similar)
- Experience working in financial industry and knowledge of lending products is a definite asset.
- Self-starter who can take a concept and drive it through to the design and implementation.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
What we offer For full-time permanent roles
Market leading RRSP match program
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
Generous vacation policy and personal days
Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career Development program
A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience
Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyone's diverse experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment, we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path, but personally as well.
We commit to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and beyond. All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying, an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.
We can't wait to get to know you!
