Intermediate Technology Specialist, Digital Developer

At Equitable, we believe work should be a place where you feel supported, inspired, and empowered to grow. In our caring and collaborative environment, your curiosity is encouraged, your passion is recognized, and your contributions truly matter. Together, we create meaningful impact, for our clients, our communities, and each other.

​​The Opportunity: ​ At Equitable, we believe great things happen when we work together. We’re a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. 

Our culture is built on care, passion and curiosity. We put people above all else, strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive outcomes.

Put your knowledge of the latest technologies to work creating solutions to some of the insurance industry’s toughest challenges. Work directly with key leaders to understand their business needs, advise them on how technology can support their strategies, and build innovative responses to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities. We work using a wide variety of web and mobile possibilities using .NET, React, Angular, HTML5, CSS3 and other evolving technologies. Your team is a diverse band of talented, engaged, and fun professionals who thrive on finding a better way. Your work will be part of changing the way Equitable helps clients get the help they need when they need it most.

Join one of the region’s top employers and be part of something that truly makes a difference.

Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.

What you’ll do:

• Build and support mobile and web applications using React/Angular, .NET, and JavaScript
• In an Agile set up, you will work closely with product owners and platform gurus to develop alternative solutions to meet business needs
• Analyze production system problems and recommend workable solutions
• Investigate and solve production problems with minimal to no guidance   

What you’ll bring:

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science or a related field
• Minimum 3 years experience with React/Angular
• Prominent level of proficiency in .NET/C#
• Experience with JavaScript and jQuery
• Experience with SOAP and/or RESTful services
• Experience with JSON and XML
• Hands on experience in Microsoft Azure Services and Cloud architecture
• Hand on experience with Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and Transact SQL with at least 3 years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and principles 
• Passion for modernization, reliability and continuous improvement

What’s in it for you:

• Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and development opportunities 
• Total Rewards: Allowance provided in place of vacation pay and benefits 
• Flexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind, complemented by a “dress for your day” approach 

We’re committed to fair pay and an inclusive, accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage, just reach out to us at careers@equitable.ca. We’re happy to help.

If you’re selected to move forward, our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program, so you know exactly what’s included. This position is open and we are excited to find the right person to join our team. Your base pay will be based on your skills, qualifications, experience and education.

At Equitable, your resume will be reviewed by real people and all hiring decisions are made by our recruiters and hiring managers. AI tools may be used to support administrative and productivity tasks throughout the recruitment process, but we believe that evaluating experience, skills, and talent potential requires meaningful human interaction.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure and trusted workplace, candidates selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be required to complete a background screening in accordance with company policy.

​​Reports To: Senior Technology Manager, Digital
Department: IT Individual
Term: Temporary Full-Time, Six (6) Month Contract