Position Description
This is an exciting time for CGI, and we want you to be part of it.
We are Canada's largest independent information technology services firm, and we continue to grow our Financial Services Technology practice across the country. CGI is seeking an Intermediate/Senior Software Developer with core banking application development experience to join our Retail Financial System (RFS) Banking team. In this role, you will play a key part in enhancing and evolving the Retail Financial System (RFS) core banking platform, delivering high quality, scalable solutions that support financial institutions across Canada.
The ideal candidate brings strong C++ development experience, working knowledge of C# and SQL Server, and hands on experience with data conversions, SQL scripting, stored procedures, and data mapping within a core banking environment. You will work closely with Product Management, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and client stakeholders to translate business requirements into reliable technical solutions.
This is a permanent, full-time position.
Your future duties and responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain application code for the Retail Financial System (RFS) core banking platform
- Maintain the architectural integrity of the Retail Financial System Banking application
- Create new application components and enhance existing functionality based on detailed functional and technical specifications
- Work closely with Product Management to create product requirement specifications and provide accurate effort estimates
- Collaborate with Business Analysts to develop detailed design specifications and effort estimates
- Analyze and interpret business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions
- Develop code in accordance with defined client and CGI coding standards
- Perform code reviews to ensure compliance with architectural, performance, and quality standards
- Conduct performance analysis and tuning of the application
- Perform unit and system testing to ensure application changes are delivered with a low error rate
- Resolve defects identified during unit, system, or quality assurance testing
- Troubleshoot and debug application issues to identify and resolve faults
- Provide technical documentation to operations, training, and documentation teams
- Escalate items perceived to be out of scope to the Project Manager
- Collaborate effectively with internal teams and client stakeholders to ensure timely and high quality delivery
Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and/or Business OR Diploma in IT and/or Business with equivalent professional IT experience
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in the IT sector
- Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Software Developer
- Proven experience in core banking application development
Technical Skills – Must Have
- Strong proficiency in C++
- Working knowledge of C#
- Strong experience with SQL Server
- Hands on experience writing SQL scripts and Stored procedures
- Experience performing data conversions for core banking systems
- Strong understanding of data mapping and data integrity
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate business requirements to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong commitment to quality and attention to detail
Technical Skills – Nice to Have
- Experience with Core Banking; RFS, Wealthview, or Ovation
- Experience working with traceability matrices
Soft Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Positive, collaborative attitude
- Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent time management, task planning, and prioritization abilities
- Ability to multitask and adapt quickly to changing client requirements
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
- Comfortable working in a self-teaching, learning oriented environment
- Strong relationship building skills with clients and internal team members
CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $60,000–$120,000.
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.
That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.
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