Senior Software Engineer, Temporary at Aviso Wealth

Aviso:

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Information Technology team for 15 months.

Reporting to the Manager, Software Engineering, the Senior Software Engineer leads the development of software modules and ensures adherence to engineering standards and best practices. This role provides technical guidance to software engineers, collaborating with product leaders and partners to define scalable solutions, while contributing to the design and implementation of robust software architectures. Responsibilities include conducting code reviews, integrating emerging technologies into development workflows, and supporting product deliverables. The position plays a key role in planning and technical documentation, supporting both delivery excellence and team growth.

Note: This role is for full stack engineers, with primary experience in Java.

This can be a remote role, however for those who would like to come into the office we are at 151 Yonge St, Toronto, ON and 1111 West Georgia St, Vancouver, BC.

Who you are:

• Service – You put your clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence, and work to deliver client-centric solutions, and proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
• Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
• Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization

What your day looks like:

• Lead end-to-end development of software modules, ensuring adherence to coding standards, architectural principles, and best practices
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical growth and promoting a culture of continuous learning
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product leaders, designers, and internal partners to define and deliver scalable technical solutions aligned with business goals
• Design and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable software architectures, leveraging modern frameworks and cloud-native technologies
• Conduct thorough code reviews, enforce quality standards, and drive continuous improvement in development processes
• Drive strategic planning initiatives, contributing to long-term technical roadmaps and architectural decisions
• Author and maintain technical documentation, including system designs, API specifications, and operational procedures to support knowledge sharing and onboarding
• Optimize system performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement solutions that improve reliability, scalability, and user experience
• Champion DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud deployment strategies with Azure
• Stay current with emerging technologies, evaluating and integrating relevant tools and frameworks to enhance system performance and developer productivity

Your experience and skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 5 - 10 years of professional experience in software development
• Extensive Experience with Java is required
• Experience with object-oriented programming languages such as C#, or Python, and a foundational understanding of software engineering principles would be an asset
• Experience with front-end frameworks and technologies such as React, Angular, Flutter, or Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) would be an asset
• Strong grasp of software architecture and design patterns.
• Proficient with Git and branching strategies
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps or Jenkins
• Familiarity using Azure cloud, APIM, Dapr, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (Iac/Bicep)
• Familiarity with Azure cloud services, including APIM and Dapr
• Solid database skills in both SQL and NoSQL
• Excellent debugging and code review capabilities
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience (preferred)
• Certification in Microsoft Azure, AWS, or related technologies (an asset)
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset