Software Developer (NodeJS)
Location: Toronto
Reports To: AVP, Technology
Company Overview:
Liberty Mutual Canada is the Canadian operation of Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. We offer a broad suite of commercial insurance products and solutions to mid-size and large Canadian companies with Canadian, North American and/or multinational risks.Liberty Mutual Canada has over 300 employees and services its clients coast-to-coast from our regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.
At Liberty Mutual Canada, diversity is about all of us. Our promise to you is a culture that is collaborative, rewarding and empowering. We are committed to attracting and retaining employees across all dimensions of diversity and believe that recognizing, appreciating, and applying the unique insights, perspectives and backgrounds of each person cultivates an atmosphere of trust and respect.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is how we do business, and we’ll continue to invest in it to create a stronger global organization.
If you are unsure whether or not your experience matches every requirement below, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied and diverse perspectives and experiences that we can add to our team!
Our core values guide all of our decision-making and come to life through our benefits and employee programs. We offer:
- A premier flexible work environment (a combination of on-site & remote work) supporting our employees in their pursuit of a healthy work-life balance
- Competitive health & dental benefits plan
- Market-leading pension plan
- Competitive time off policy
- External education & tuition reimbursement programs
- Employee & Family Assistance Programs
- An opportunity to get involved and become a member of one of our national employee committees – social responsibility, employee engagement, diversity, equity & inclusion
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Developer to join the Mighty Moose team within our software development department. This team is focused on API integration for our new underwriting platform, initially being developed for the US market, with future integration planned for Canada.Reporting to the AVP of Software Development, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing innovative software solutions that support our strategic goals. You will work closely with a talented group of developers, architects, product owners and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality products and services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex software applications, with a focus on API integration.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and define requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Participate in code reviews, ensuring code quality, scalability, and security standards are met.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, advocating for the adoption of best practices.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our software development lifecycle processes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring the reliability and performance of our applications.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in software development, with a focus on full-stack development and API integration.
- Proficiency in programming languages and technologies, particularly Typescript and NodeJS, running in AWS environments.
- Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and cloud platforms (AWS).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to new challenges.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.