Back End Developer

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Our Company

Picton Mahoney Asset Management (“PMAM”) was founded in 2004 to provide unique investment solutions to institutional, retail and high net worth investors in Canada and around the world. We are proud to say that we are 100% employee-owned and manage approximately $9.6 billion in sub-advisory, pension plan and hedge fund assets on behalf of our clients. The core values at Picton Mahoney guide the employee experience and contribute to the culture which fosters strong, transparent relationships.

Why Work at Picton Mahoney?

Picton Mahoney Asset Management is a place where employees can be proud of building a rewarding career that offers growth and the opportunity to evolve within a supportive culture that focuses on professional development. Over the years, we have learned from feedback and have developed strategies and programs that enhance employee engagement and improve the employee experience. As our values state: We work together; fully engaged and aligned. We support each other, and our actions contribute to the strategic goals of our firm. We believe in integrity and always “doing the right thing” for our clients, colleagues, and the firm. We believe in the concept of “unity in diversity” and are driven by a collaborative spirit to achieve our goals. We are committed to performance, excellence and winning. At Picton Mahoney, “stepping up” is an action, not a thought, which results in the development and implementation of those ideas. We prioritize growth and innovation and accept full responsibility for personal performance and results. We believe in being open when providing and receiving feedback, because it makes us better at what we do best.

The Opportunity

PMAM is currently searching for a thoughtful, precise, and results-oriented individual to join the firm's technology team as a Back-End Developer reporting to the Head of Technology.

The Back-End Developer will be responsible for design, implement and test software features, primarily from a backend perspective while working with cloud technology stack – Azure.

You will be on the ground floor of an exciting new opportunity with an established and leading financial firm, launching exciting new capabilities for Financial Advisors.

Responsibilities of the Role

• Support the advancement application architecture and micro services-based design and implementation efforts for various client projects.
• Designing and developing scalable software solutions using the latest back-end languages, development frameworks, and third-party libraries from conception to deployment on the Azure platform.
• Advanced knowledge of API development and integration with third-party systems.
• Develop, create, and document technical specifications and designs that satisfy documented business/functional requirements.
• Adhere to software development life cycle and technology architecture best practices and stated requirements for application delivery.
• Participate in code reviews and provide delivery guidance that spans application domains and teams.

• Write maintainable code with extensive test coverage, working in a professional software engineering environment (with source control, release cycle, and continuous deployment).
• Translate application storyboards and use cases into functional applications.
• Demonstrate a passion for and proven track record of identifying and creating exceptional software.
• Work in a team, contributing proficient understanding of code versioning tools.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team of business professionals.

The Qualifications and Experience Required

• Support the advancement application architecture and micro services-based design and implementation efforts for various client projects.
• Designing and developing scalable software solutions using the latest back-end languages, development frameworks, and third-party libraries from conception to deployment on the Azure platform.
• Advanced knowledge of API development and integration with third-party systems.
• Develop, create, and document technical specifications and designs that satisfy documented business/functional requirements.
• Adhere to software development life cycle and technology architecture best practices and stated requirements for application delivery.
• Participate in code reviews and provide delivery guidance that spans application domains and teams.
• Write maintainable code with extensive test coverage, working in a professional software engineering environment (with source control, release cycle, and continuous deployment).
• Translate application storyboards and use cases into functional applications.
• Demonstrate a passion for and proven track record of identifying and creating exceptional software.
• Work in a team, contributing proficient understanding of code versioning tools.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team of business professionals.

Above all, we're looking for individuals with a mindset to think differently and who are inspired to make BIG impact. If you think that you will excel in this multi-faceted role, we want to hear from you!

Our Commitment to Employees

Picton Mahoney Asset Management is proud to offer our employees with generous perks and programs that enhance the career experience with our firm, including Corporate Wellness & Fitness Reimbursement, Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up, Peer Performance Recognition Awards, Semi-Annual Performance Bonuses, Generous Annual Vacation Entitlement (minimum of 15 days/year), Tuition Reimbursement, Extensive Medical & Dental Benefits, Healthcare Spending Account and more.

Picton Mahoney Asset Management is proud to be recognized by Great Place to Work® as a 2021 “Best Workplaces for Inclusion” and 2021 “Best Workplaces for Women”. We are committed to providing an equitable and fair work environment for everyone and all hiring and other personnel actions will be taken without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, sex, disability, gender identity, gender expression, family status, age, language or national origin. If you require an accommodation at any point in time throughout the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (416) 955-4108 or at [email protected].