Software architect and Technical lead

Normandin Beaudry is a Canadian firm specialized in total rewards.

Founded in 1992, Normandin Beaudry is a leader in actuarial consulting services and total rewards.
From offices in Montreal, Toronto and Quebec City, a team of over 350 professionals serves clients across Canada in various areas of total rewards expertise:
pension, savings, investment consulting, pension plan administration, group benefits, compensation, health, performance and communication.

In 2023, while retaining its independence, Normandin Beaudry expanded its reach by becoming an equal shareholder of MBWL International, an existing joint venture between Milliman, Barnett Waddingham and Lurse.

We're looking for a Software Architect and a Technical Lead to join our Innovation and Software Solutions team at our Montreal office.
This crucial role will involve steering the development and integration of innovative software solutions dedicated to the administration of pension plans.
You'll work closely with internal teams and clients to transform and drive our pension administration software solutions, leveraging your technical expertise and in-depth understanding of the specifics of this sector.

As a Software Architect and a Technical Lead, you will be responsible for the technical supervision of projects, providing strategic direction and ensuring that our solutions meet the complex and evolving needs of the pension plan market.

Reporting to the head of Innovation and Software Solutions, the candidate will be required to:

• Take charge of team projects, by supervising and reviewing the work of software developers.
• Design and carry out front-end and back-end development of new modules and complex new controls, ensuring that these developments are integrated harmoniously into the existing architecture and follow best programming practices.
• Provide technical assistance to your colleagues in the software development team, acting as a mentor and advisor for the development of the team's advanced technical skills.
• Propose and participate in the development of new software designs, by bringing an innovative vision and adopting a proactive approach to continuously improve development processes.
• Play a key role in strategic decisions related to technology, including the evaluation and adoption of new technologies, tools, and methodologies to keep the team at the forefront of software development.
• Foster a collaborative and agile work environment, by encouraging open communication, constructive feedback and adaptability in the face of change.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards in all aspects of software development, and establish practices to maintain this compliance on an ongoing basis.

The candidate must also hold one of the following diplomas and demonstrate the following qualifications:

• A bachelor's in IT, engineering, actuarial science, or a related field;
• At least 10 years of professional experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure DevOps.
• Solid command of the following languages and software:
  
• .NET Framework and .NET Core
• ASP.NET, MVC, and Blazor
• Entity Framework
• SQL Server and T-SQL language
• Angular, Vue.js, React or other framework
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and convincingly.
• Adherence to Normandin Beaudry's values:
  Excellence, respect, initiative, collegiality.
• Versatility, flexibility and keen organizational skills.
• Positive attitude, autonomy and accountability.
• Proficiency in English and French.

Interested? Send your CV to Normandin Beaudry's Human Resources team at candidature@normandin-beaudry.ca.

This position is open to all.

At Normandin Beaudry, we recognize that some groups face systemic barriers that create inequality in employment.
That's why we have made a commitment to our employees and candidates to reduce such inequality.

We honour this commitment through multiple initiatives, such as continually improving our hiring process.
This includes putting in place mechanisms to reduce unconscious bias, diversifying the networks on which we post our job offers and raising our employees' awareness through training.

Normandin Beaudry fosters an inclusive work environment where the respect of others and their differences is valued.
We are looking for applicants of various backgrounds in order to build a diverse and value-added workforce adhering to the firm's values:
excellence, respect, initiative and collegiality.
If you have a disability that requires special accommodations adapted to your situation during the hiring process, please email us to let us know at experiencenb@normandin-beaudry.ca.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology and Customer Service
• Human Resources Services and Business Consulting and Services