Senior Full Stack Developer

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

This unique role combines the core competencies of a Full stack developer with Data engineer to support our AI based initiatives. We are seeking a highly skilled Developer who can quickly learn and adopt new cloud technologies to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in both front-end and back-end development, with a strong understanding of web development technologies, databases and cloud environments.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Implement responsive and user-friendly interfaces.
• Build scalable and efficient back-end systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Perform code reviews and participate in design discussions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Stay up to date with the latest web development technologies.
• Design and develop user interfaces and APIs to interact with data pipelines and applications.
• Implement data visualization and reporting tools to provide insights to stakeholders.
• Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments.
• Collaborate and work closely with data scientists, analysts and other stakeholders to understand data and application requirement ,deliver end to end solutions. 

Required Skills:

• Data Engineering:
  • Strong proficiency in data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop).
  • Expertise in data warehousing and ETL/ELT processes.
  • Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Full-Stack Development:
  • Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).
  • Experience with web development frameworks (e.g., React, Flask, Django).
  • Familiarity with database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
• Problem Solving:
  • Ability to analyze and solve complex technical challenges.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in full stack web development.
• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, etc.).
• Expertise in back-end technologies (React Node.js, Python, Java, etc.).
• Experience with database systems (SQL, NoSQL).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong proficiency in data processing techniques and frameworks
• Expertise in data warehousing ETL/ELT processes.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Work on challenging and impactful projects.
• Work on AI based initiatives.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

Interested in this role, but don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn't need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We're actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren't just "nice to have" — they're essential to our success.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Company share ownership program
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.  In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.
It's better here — but don't take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).

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