Software Designer

• Employer: iA Financial Group
• Office: 1080, Grande Allée Ouest
• Main workplace: Quebec City, Quebec
• Other possible workplace(s): Montreal, Quebec
• Activity areas: Software development and systems
• Job number: JR10027073
• Employment type: Permanent job
• Apply by: 2026-08-28
• Software Designer
• Build the future with us

Do you want to contribute to one of the most important initiatives in the transformation of collective insurance? As a Software Designer, you will play a key role in the Horizon program, a strategic initiative aimed at modernizing processes, operations, and technological platforms in the Collective Insurance sector. You will contribute to the design of robust, integrated, and scalable solutions that will improve the customer experience, simplify employees' work, support sector growth, and increase organizational efficiency.

What you will accomplish with us

As a Software Designer, you will be at the heart of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Perform detailed technical and systemic design of solutions in accordance with established architectural guidelines.
• Design high-performance, scalable, reusable software components aligned with corporate standards.
• Collaborate on architecture work and contribute to the organization's technological orientations.
• Serve as a technical reference for delivery teams and ensure compliance with integration, development, quality, and security standards.
• Configure and optimize development, continuous deployment, and DevSecOps practices.
• Support the operationalization, deployment, and evolution of technological solutions.
• Promote the reuse of existing components and participate in the evaluation of new technological solutions, platforms, or services.
• Collaborate closely with architects, developers, analysts, and business partners to ensure the consistency and viability of delivered solutions.
• Ensure the production and maintenance of technical documentation necessary for the sustainability of solutions.
• Mentor and support internal resources, partners, and suppliers involved in solution delivery.
• Participate in level 2 and level 3 support as well as the resolution of major incidents when required.
• Actively contribute to the development and execution of application and system technological evolution plans.
• Conduct continuous technological vigilance to promote best practices, methodologies, and cutting-edge tools within the organization.
• What could accelerate your success in this position

We are looking for a person who

• Holds a bachelor's degree in computer science, business information systems, information systems, computer engineering, software engineering, or any other relevant field.
• Has more than ten years of experience in information technology, including at least three years as a Software Designer.
• Proactively, responsibly, and effectively uses artificial intelligence tools to optimize work, improve the quality of deliverables, and contribute to the continuous improvement of team practices and processes.
• Is proficient in modern software development approaches such as Agile, MVP, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).
• Has solid experience in DevSecOps and the integration of security, quality, and compliance practices throughout the development cycle.
• Mastery of software design principles, including SOLID, Clean Code, maintainability, testability, and reusability.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach in the responsible use of artificial intelligence to improve the quality and efficiency of deliverables.
• Is recognized for communication skills, the ability to simplify complex technical concepts, and a synthesizing mindset.
• Exercises mobilizing leadership and strong influence over delivery teams and various partners.
• Possesses a strong analytical and problem-solving capability for complex issues.
• Has significant experience in the design of inter-application or inter-system integration solutions.
• Distinguishes themselves by their coordination, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Has knowledge of the insurance and financial services industry (asset).
• Has knowledge of Salesforce and its integration into an enterprise application ecosystem (asset).
• Intermediate level of English language proficiency since the person will be required to communicate, analyze, and explain operational and technical issues to anglophone partners, suppliers, and business collaborators on a monthly basis.
• Technological environment:

Technologies and tools: .NET Core, C#, Java, PowerShell, Bash, Azure Pipelines (YAML), Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Postman, REST, SOAP, GitHub Copilot, MS SQL Server (2016+), Terraform (asset), Rancher (asset).

Platforms and systems: Azure, Azure DevOps Services, Windows, Linux, Kafka, Confluent Cloud, Dynatrace, Salesforce (asset), MuleSoft (asset), ServiceNow (asset).

Approaches and architectures: API and microservices development, Azure cloud architectures, C4 architecture (asset).

Why you will love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective quest for excellence;
• A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where potential can express and develop freely;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid work environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;
• Competitive social benefits: flexible collective insurance, competitive retirement plan, share purchase plan, vacation plan, well-being and personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonuses, discounts on iA products, and more.
• Apply now and take the lead in your career, where your talent truly counts!
• Hesitating to apply?

At iA, we believe in potential and value the diversity of experiences. If this role inspires you, dare to apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

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Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.