Software Development Lead

Winnipeg, MB
$53,900-89,800 per year
Permanent
Full-time

5 days ago

Permanent Full Time-For more than 30 years, LP Financial Planning Services Ltd. has supported advisors through personalized, boutique solutions tailored to their unique practices and clients. Innovation, flexibility, and meaningful partnerships are at the core of how we help advisors succeed.Our strategic partnership with Canada Life strengthens that foundation. It expands access to broader expertise and global scale-allowing LP and its advisors to grow, evolve, and deliver even greater value, while preserving the trusted experience advisors and clients rely on.Position Summary:Reporting to the Director, Information Technology, the Technical Lead is a senior position in the Software Development and Information Technology teams. This role has 3 main purposes:

Designing and delivering high-quality software solutions that enhance operational efficiency and introduce new capabilities for the LP Financial team and advisors
Supporting the operation and evolution of key dealer systems and technology platforms, including internally developed applications and third-party systems, in collaboration with infrastructure and security leadership
Mentoring and developing junior software developers, providing guidance on software design, coding standards, development practices, and effective use of technology to strengthen team capability and long-term maintainability

While this role is primarily focused on technology and software development, it is imperative that they learn and understand the organizational structure of LP Financial, our relationships with our advisors and their clients, and become familiar with the financial services industry.Responsibilities:SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developers through architectural guidance, code reviews, and design discussions, reinforcing design consistency, code quality, and professional growth
Collaborate with leadership, developers, system administrators, and stakeholders to establish technical direction, priorities, and delivery plans
Manage and coordinate software release cycles, contribute to sprint planning and backlog refinement, and oversee release-related activities to ensure predictable delivery
Define and implement software architecture aligned with business goals, establish coding standards and architectural guidelines, and maintain key documentation.
Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve system performance, reliability, and developer effectiveness
Lead requirements gathering activities, consolidating stakeholder input and achieving alignment and approval
Apply the software development life cycle across major initiatives, from analysis and design through implementation and deployment
Define and manage testing strategies and plans, coordinating testing activities across internal and external resources
Improve development workflows and tooling, including support for DevOps practices such as automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code
Oversee integration of third-party systems and cloud-based services
Ensure scalability, reliability, security, and performance across all software solutions
Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends to inform architectural decisions and long- term technical strategy

INFRASTRUCTURE & SOFTWARE MANAGEMENT

Collaborate with the infrastructure lead to support the hardware, network, infrastructure, cloud, desktop, and mobile technologies in use at LP; assist with standardization initiatives as appropriate
Support the management and maintenance of critical infrastructure, including SQL Server databases and the Univeris EWMS back-office system
Work closely with the infrastructure lead on the management of hybrid (on-premise and cloud) infrastructure to help deliver secure, reliable, and scalable systems
Contribute to the coordination of infrastructure strategy across on-premise and Azure cloud environments to support business and application needs
Assist in monitoring system performance and availability, recommending improvements to optimize cost and efficiency across hybrid environments
Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes, including participation in testing for both on-prem and cloud systems
Maintain and contribute to documentation (written and/or graphical) of key LP business technologies

SECURITY

Stay abreast of digital and physical security threats & best practices and implement security solutions as appropriate
Ensure LP's technology meets necessary financial services compliance standards
Contribute to the annual review of LP's “Business Continuity Plan” documents and drills

OTHER

Ad-hoc support - be an expert external resource for the LP Financial team and advisors with usage of LP technology and other technology related questions

Key Platforms & Technologies

Microsoft Azure (Functions, Storage, Web Apps, KeyVault, Service Bus, Virtual Machines)
Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Microsoft SQL Server
Docker
RESTful APIs
C#, WPF, .NET, .NET Framework
JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, Vue
Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Git

Qualifications

Post-secondary diploma/degree in a field related to Computer Science, or equivalent experience
Ten or more years of experience in Software Development is required.
Familiarity with the financial services industry is an asset.
A combination of education and experience will be considered.

-The base salary for this position is between $53,900.00 - $89,800.00 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.Grow with Canada LifeWe're united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.We're looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver - for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!What we offer:We're committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here's what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.

Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.

Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.

Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.

Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about .We're committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact . All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.#LI-HybridRequisition ID: 5706Category: Digital TechnologyLocation:Winnipeg, MB, CADate: Apr 10, 2026If you are not finding suitable opportunities now, please click below to join our talent community!

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