Intermediate Software Engineer
MCAP at a Glance
Joining MCAP means you will be a part of our diverse workforce of highly talented individuals who are recognized for their expertise and success! At MCAP, your professional expertise, commitment to teamwork and passion for service excellence are recognized and rewarded with competitive total rewards offering, a career with continuous learning and development (formal & informal training), and exciting opportunities in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
The Role
The Intermediate Software Engineer is responsible for assisting in the analysis, design, execution, assessment and troubleshooting of software programs and applications. This includes configuring, coding, developing, and documenting software specifications throughout the project life cycle.
In addition, the Intermediate Software Engineering stream will support day-to-day operations and production support. The Intermediate Software Engineer will work on system changes, along with incidents, requests, tasks, and problem resolution, including off-hours problem resolution of supported applications
Strategy and Planning
- Contributes to evaluation of design options and approach.
- Performs estimating, prioritizing, planning of tasks to deliver reliably and consistently to plan.
- Estimates feasibility of requests and negotiates on deliverables.
- Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in software development.
Participates in software analysis/development and system configuration changes.
- Analyzes, and evaluates user needs to determine solution design and impact of proposed changes to application(s).
- Collaborates with team members on design and impact of proposed changes.
- Develop and review software programs, code, and unit tests for new and existing applications and systems, ensuring functional requirements are met.
- Responsible for writing system documentation including design docs, implementation checklists and plans, operating and on-call procedures as defined by the methodology.
- Participates in code and implementation reviews.
- Assists in the implementation of application changes.
- Gains exposure through observation and troubleshooting in complex tasks with team members.
- Mentor and evaluate work of junior software engineers.
Operational Management
- Responds to queries about system functionality and provides problem resolution.
- Monitors ServiceDesk queue and triages tickets accordingly
- Coordinates problem reviews, resolution and troubleshoots problems.
- Provides ongoing system maintenance and monitoring to ensure adherence to defined SLAs.
- Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis in support of incident and problem management and recommend options to address identified issues.
- Progressively becomes knowledgeable and resourceful for the applications being supported.
- Continually suggests process improvements by identifying opportunities for automation.
- Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of plans to ensure the continuation of critical operations in the event of a disaster or interruption.
What You Bring To The Team
- 1-4 years relevant experience
- Demonstrated development ability of web-based applications and API services.
- Familiar of automated software engineering concepts including CI/CD and related process used to streamline cycle time and improve product quality.
- Familiar of SQA/testing practices including functional, unit, and shift-left testing principles and methodologies.
- Understands security principles and concepts such as AAA, OWASP, etc.
- Understands threat landscape as it relates to web-based application and mitigation concepts and practices.
- Minimum knowledge of cloud native development practices and design patterns using private or public cloud providers required
- Basic understanding of cloud patterns and infrastructure management using private or public cloud providers required
- .NET/.NET Core/ASP.NET/MVC
- Azure DevOps
- JavaScript/Typescript
- Node.js/Express
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
If this sounds like you and you are looking to be a part of one of Canada’s largest independent mortgage finance companies, then we want to hear from you!
Be A Part Of Something Great
MCAP
is Canada’s largest independent Mortgage
Finance company with
over $150 billion in assets under management providing mortgage solutions for
residential and commercial properties. For over 35 years,
MCAP originates, trades, securitizes and services mortgages in offices across
Canada. MCAP originates residential mortgages exclusively through the mortgage
broker channel as we believe that a professional mortgage broker is a
consumer's best option and MCAP actively promotes the services of mortgage
brokers across the country. MCAP is also a leader in the Canadian residential
construction lending market with over 25 years in the business. Our teams of
dedicated professionals serve a variety of developer, construction and lender
clients across Canada.
Position #: req2281
Employment Status: Permanent Full Time
Location: Waterloo; Ontario
Number Of Openings: 1
Department: Information Technology
Internal Job Title: Intermediate Software Engineer
Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the position. It is not designated to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
MCAP provides equal opportunities for all applicants and is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported throughout the recruitment and employment process. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
