Aviso Wealth:

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso' culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.

The Opportunity:

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer .NET to join our Information Technology team on a 12 month contract.

This role requires you to perform essential duties 1-3 days per week in your assigned Aviso Office. We are at 1111 West Georgia St, Vancouver, BC

Reporting to the Software Lead, the Senior Software Engineer .Net Developer is responsible for writing code, unit testing and analyzing software programs and applications that support business requirements. This includes researching, designing, documenting, and modifying software specifications throughout the software development life cycle. This role will also provide technical leadership to project managers and programmers working on development project teams and participate in driving a culture of continuous improvement.

Who you are:

• Service – You consider both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate intent of understanding and putting the clients' needs first. You advocate service excellence and work to deliver solutions that meet the needs. You proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
• Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
• Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization

What your day looks like:

• Consistently write, translate, and code software programs and applications according to specifications using proven best practices
• Assist developers, architects, and business analysts in supporting the technical analysis and development of new software programs. Actively participate and/or lead in project planning and management. Provide assistance with establishing system scope and analysis
• Prepare detailed specifications for solutions and on an as needed basis; act as a knowledge resource for the preparation and documentation of program requirements
• Work closely with other departments to identify and resolve operational system issues; support deployment activities
• Provide guidance/peer reviews to Level I & II developers through the development process. Assist with department, people management, and team lead related duties as required by management

Requirements

Your experience and skills:

• College diploma or university degree in Computer Science or related field and/or 5 years equivalent work experience
• 5 years' experience in software development; Experience in the financial industry and following a secure SDLC methodology (such as Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle) an asset
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft programming languages/tools, including .NET Core, ASP.NET, .NET Framework using C# for server-side development using RESTful Web Services/WCF, Entity (ORM) frameworks, and cloud development using Azure services
• Experience working with web-based front end technologies using JavaScript frameworks, cross-browser/responsive web design concepts, third-party API integration and client-side performance optimization
• A strong understanding of software development best practices, secure coding concepts and design patterns/principles (MVC, Service-oriented Architecture, Dependency Injection)
• Proficient with Visual Studio, Source/Version Control tools & concepts, and debugging techniques
• Working knowledge of developing with relational databases using MS SQL Server
• Proficient with Unit Testing Frameworks; Experience with Test Driven Development methodology an asset
• Experience with developing solutions using Visual Studio App Center and native Mobile (iOS, Android) environments an asset
• Experience with package management (i.e., NuGet) and continuous integration/test/deployment using Azure DevOps Services
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
• Experience in Agile/SCRUM methodologies and leadership skills preferred
• Flexible and adaptable in regard to learning and understanding new technologies
• Expert ability to foresee technical challenges in solutions and provide recommendations to management
• Ability to prepare detailed technical specifications for solutions
• Ability to conduct research into software-related issues and products
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities; takes initiative to navigate around obstacles and challenges
• Enthusiastic and hardworking attitude

Benefits

Why Aviso Wealth?

At Aviso Wealth, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
• Regular social events to foster teamwork

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aviso Wealth welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Company Overview:

Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with over $125 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We're building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We're a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing®, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios®, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We're proud to power businesses that empower investors.

A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you're looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.

Salary

This position is posted with an expected salary of $90 CAD hourly. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.