Job Description

Salary: $75,000-$85,000

Company Overview

Ellement Consulting Group (Ellement) is a privately owned actuarial consulting firm established in 1996. We provide actuarial, administration, software programming, and consulting solutions for pension, benefits, and investment programs across Canada, serving individuals, corporations, unions, associations, and governments.

At Ellement, we empower clients with informed choices and expert advice. Our mission is to deliver purposeful, accessible solutions that prioritize client experience and operational excellence. Guided by integrity and strategic foresight, we build lasting partnerships and tackle challenges with innovative, practical solutions.

We keep our approach straightforward and client-focused. Every interaction is clear and helpful, free from unnecessary jargon. More than consultants, we aim to be reliable partners in our clients long-term success.

Position Summary

The Software Developer (Intermediate) will support, maintain, and enhance Ellements legacy software systems that are critical to our pension and benefits administration business. This role is suited for a developer who has built a solid foundation in software development and is ready to take on more complex tasks with greater autonomy. The developer will contribute to the evolution and modernization of core platforms, while also beginning to provide technical guidance, support architectural improvements, and influence best practices within the team.

Key Responsibilities

Support, maintain, and enhance existing legacy software systems to ensure reliability, performance, and scalability.
Analyze and implement business and technical requirements, ensuring solutions meet quality standards and align with system design.
Test, validate, and troubleshoot code to ensure functionality, stability, and alignment with business needs.
Contribute to the development and ongoing improvement of administration, member and employer portals.
Build and enhance internal interfaces and workflows that integrate with the core system.
Collaborate with team members through code reviews, knowledge sharing, and constructive feedback to maintain high development standards.
Provide guidance and support to junior developers, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices.
Document solutions, code changes, and processes clearly to support maintainability and knowledge transfer.
Debug and resolve technical issues efficiently, including moderately complex problems.
Identify and recommend improvements to software, processes, and workflows to support system modernization and performance optimization.
Contribute to architectural discussions and help implement improvements to system design and structure.
Apply and promote software development best practices, including version control, coding standards, and testing approaches.
Stay current with development tools, technologies, and best practices relevant to the role.
Contribute to team goals by completing other tasks or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in .NET development, Angular, and TypeScript, with a demonstrated ability to deliver reliable and maintainable full-stack solutions.
Strong familiarity with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, including database design and basic performance optimization.
Proficiency in front-end web technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to support full-stack development.
Working knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), applying best practices to develop scalable code.
Experience with web services, API development, and system integrations.
Solid understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns, with experience contributing to architectural decisions and improving system design, scalability, maintainability, and supporting modernization initiatives.
Familiarity with software development best practices, including version control systems like GitHub and working within an agile environment.
Solid problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle increasingly complex technical challenges.
Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
Ability to maintain professionalism and handle all materials with strict confidentiality.
Knowledge of .NET remoting technology or experience in the benefits and pension industry is considered an asset.
Successful completion of a cleared criminal background check is required.

Benefits & Work Environment

Competitive starting salary based on your experience.
Comprehensive pension and benefits insurance plans.
Flexible work arrangements, including paid time off and holidays, to support work-life balance.
Small, collaborative team working on meaningful, high-impact projects.
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement, including mentorship and hands-on experience with modernization initiatives.
Supportive culture where your contributions make a visible impact and you can grow alongside the team.

Ellement Consulting Group

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Intermediate Software Developer