Senior Software Developer

About Cognition+

Join our Dynamic and Passionate team at Cognition+, where we are dedicated to revolutionizing the insurance industry with cutting-edge digital solutions. Since 1996, we have been committed to understanding and addressing the unique business challenges faced by insurance companies of all sizes. Our offerings include a fully customizable Enterprise Insurance Management Platform, along with on-demand support, connectivity, cybersecurity, and professional services.

At Cognition+, we believe that our success is driven by the diverse perspectives, ideas, and cultures of our team members. We foster an environment of teamwork, commitment, and trust, where every voice is valued. Our investment in research and development ensures that we stay at the forefront of technology, delivering innovative solutions that keep our clients ahead of the curve.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking company that values creativity and innovation.
• Supportive Culture: Work in a friendly and inclusive environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Receive a competitive compensation package, including benefits, Group RRSP, and incentives.
• Professional Growth: Take advantage of opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work hours that help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

If you are looking for a challenging opportunity where your work will make a lasting impact and your career can flourish, we want to meet YOU!

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll design and develop cutting-edge enterprise insurance software solutions, drive key architectural decisions, and mentor a talented group of developers. If you're passionate about solving complex challenges, writing clean and efficient code, and working on impactful projects in a fast-paced, innovative environment – this is the place for you!

Total expected annual compensation of $85,000 – $135,000, inclusive of base salary and a performance-based bonus tied to individual, team, and corporate goals. This range does not include other components of our total compensation package, such as retirement contributions, benefits, paid time off, and other non-wage elements. The salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, work location, internal pay equity, and other relevant considerations.

This position can be performed from our office in London, Ontario or remotely within Canada. Remote-based employees may occasionally be asked to travel to our office, industry conferences, client sites, and partner events.

This posting is for an immediate vacancy. We are actively seeking qualified candidates to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, readable, and testable code in Java
• Lead the technical design and development of features, applications and systems
• Participate in peer code reviews to strengthen code quality and support team growth
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve production issues from client environments
• Collaborate with team members to reduce technical debt and improve overall architecture
• Mentor fellow developers, promoting best practices and effective problem-solving
• Effectively leverage AI tools throughout the software development lifecycle
• Act with integrity by making decisions that reflect the values and principles of the development team
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• University degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Over 5 years of experience in Java enterprise application development
• Demonstrated capability to lead technical projects and mentor junior developers
• Passionate about writing clean code, as well as unit and integration tests
• Knowledge of web front-end development, including JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, HTML and CSS
• Strong understanding of Git, Maven, Spring and Docker
• Strong SQL background with the ability to write complex queries
• Experience and proficiency in working with Linux
• Experience in working within a team using Agile Methodologies (Kanban)
• Familiarity with the following technologies is a plus: MyBatis, ActiveMQ, WildFly, Alfresco Content Services (ACS), Solr, Redis, Jaspersoft, Selenium, Jenkins and PL/SQL

AI-Usage Disclosure

We may use AI-enabled tools to assist with screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. All hiring decisions involve human review.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Cognition+ is committed to employment equity and welcomes diversity. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Cognition+ provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact:

Human Resources
[email protected]
519-432-8553 ext. 362

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the process.