Sr. Software Engineer
MCAP at a Glance
Joining MCAP means you will be a part of our diverse workforce of highly talented individuals who are recognized for their expertise and success! At MCAP, your professional expertise, commitment to teamwork and passion for service excellence are recognized and rewarded with competitive total rewards offering, a career with continuous learning and development (formal & informal training), and exciting opportunities in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
The Role
The Software Engineer is responsible for the design, execution, assessment, security, and troubleshooting of software programs and applications. This includes configuring, coding, developing, and documenting software specifications throughout the project life cycle.
Strategy and Planning
Evaluates priorities, design goals, risks, options, and compromises and recommends the most suitable approach.
Familiar with architectural patterns contribute to the production of secure, reliable, manageable, and high-performance solutions.
Perform architectural modelling to assist in determining solution efficacy.
Performs estimating, prioritizing, planning and coordinating of work to reliably and consistently deliver according to plan.
Acquisition and Deployment
Direct research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.
Performs detailed technical design of proposed solutions.
Evaluates relevant risks and determines mitigation strategies.
Identify requirements and manage the procurement process and vendor selection for new technologies.
Operational Management
Develop and review software programs, code, and unit tests for new and existing applications and systems, ensuring functional and non-functional requirements are met.
Develop, and maintain supporting documentation as required.
Gather statistics and prepare and write reports on the status of the programming process for discussion with management and/or team members.
Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades for optimal performance of company workstations.
Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis in support of incident and problem management. Recommended options to address identified issues.
What You Bring To The Team
6-9 years relevant experience
Experience in automated software engineering concepts including CI/CD and related processes used to streamline cycle time and improve product quality.
Development of web-based applications and API services.
Experience in micro services and distributed system architectures.
Strong competency in Agile methodology to drive collaborative and adaptive solution delivery in a fast-paced IT environment
Experience in AAA (authentication, authorization, access control) principles and the use of OpenID Connect, SAML, OAuth and related technologies.
Architectural practices with specific emphasis on modelling and design
Functional, unit, and shift-left testing principles and methodologies.
Secure coding, design and related practices are used to reduce the risk of unauthorized access and information disclosure.
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
Technical Skills
Experience with .NET/.NET Core/ASP.NET/MVC, Azure DevOps, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js/Express, SQL Server, NoSQL (MongoDB), Message Brokers (RabbitMQ), Docker, Vue Js/Angular
If this sounds like you and you are looking to be a part of one of Canada’s largest independent mortgage finance companies, then we want to hear from you!
Be A Part Of Something Great
MCAP is Canada’s largest independent Mortgage Finance company with over $150 billion in assets under management providing mortgage solutions for residential and commercial properties. For over 35 years, MCAP originates, trades, securitizes and services mortgages in offices across Canada. MCAP originates residential mortgages exclusively through the mortgage broker channel as we believe that a professional mortgage broker is a consumer's best option and MCAP actively promotes the services of mortgage brokers across the country. MCAP is also a leader in the Canadian residential construction lending market with over 25 years in the business. Our teams of dedicated professionals serve a variety of developer, construction and lender clients across Canada.
Position #: req2066
Employment Status: Permanent Full Time
Location: Waterloo; Ontario
Number Of Openings: 1
Department: Information Technology
Internal Job Title: Sr. Software Engineer
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the position. It is not designated to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
MCAP provides equal opportunities for all applicants and is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported throughout the recruitment and employment process. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
