The OpportunityWe are looking for an Associate Software Developer to join the Product Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the development of processes across the full software development lifecycle, from business ask through to production implementation in support of strategic initiatives.Who you’ll work withThe Product Engineering team is comprised of software developers and testers operating in several agile delivery squads supporting all Divisions across Teachers’. As part of one of those squads, you will work collaboratively in a cross-functional agile team to bring new features and platform enhancements from conception to release by interacting with product owners, consumers, and external product and delivery teams. Through regular rotations, you will have the ability to get exposure to a variety of business functions and delivery squads.What you’ll doImplement high quality and well-designed systems under the direction of a supervisor or development lead.Develop/communicate personal work plan and the task details appropriate for the on-time completion of all work assignments.Participate in the planning of software development tasks, testing, deployment and maintenance.Maintain currency in technological trends and directions through research/education/self-motivated technology experimentation.Other duties as assigned.What you’ll needQualifications:Computer Science or Engineering degree or equivalent education.Practical knowledge of standard software development best practices such as code review and continuous integration.Experience using object-oriented programming languages such as Python, Java, C#Understanding of testing strategies including unit, integration and end-to-end testing.Experience with delivery tools such as GitHub, JIRA, Confluence, Maven, Jenkins, Bamboo, Sonar is preferred but not required.Abilities:Good organizational, analytical and complex problem-solving skills.Ability to communicate and interact effectively with technical professionals, as well as users who are non-technical experts.Ability to work with supervision, to prioritize work assignments, to meet deadlines and produce an adequate volume of work.Ability to work well with supervision in an agile delivery team.Resourcefulness, creativity, good judgement and documentation skills.#LI-PA, #LI-HybridWhat we’re offeringPay-for-performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentiveNumerous opportunities for professional growth and developmentComprehensive employer paid benefits coverageRetirement income through a defined benefit pension planThe opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive ProgramA flexible/hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration and remote workingCompetitive time offOur Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each yearEmployee discount programs including Edvantage and PerkopolisAt Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check outHow to applyAre you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.Accommodations are available upon request (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.Ontario Teachers’ may use AI-based tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. These tools may help us identify candidates whose skills and experience align with Ontario Teachers’ objectives by analyzing information provided in resumes and applications. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.To learn more about how Teachers’ uses AI with your personal information, please visit ourFunctional Areas: Information TechnologyVacancy:CurrentRequisition ID: 6635
