Zafin Hiring for Software Engineer at Ottawa, ON Full Time

Zafin is the award-winning global leader in cloud-based product and pricing solutions. We enable clients to advance core banking modernization and their digital transformation roadmap. Zafin works with more than 450 financial institutions globally whose assets range in size from $200 million to $3 trillion.

Zafin is backed by significant financial partners committed to accelerating the company’s growth and fueling our continued innovation. Our recent acquisition of FINCAD solidifies our position as a high-growth SaaS provider. Together, we are disrupting financial services by offering pricing and advanced analytics solutions to institutions across all banking segments: retail, corporate, commercial, and capital markets.

Our clients benefit from our 60 ecosystem partners and over 500 talented employees spread across 13 global offices. Zafin is proud to be recognized as a top employer and certified Great Place to Work® in Canada, the UK, and India.

What is the opportunity?

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Engineering, we seek a Software Engineer who will be focused on implementing cutting-edge software by understanding the framework and open-source technologies. You will bring your expertise in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade software applications. You will work with a team of like-minded individuals in a culture of collaboration. The role will focus on creating cutting-edge solutions for financial services clients by developing high-quality software and participating in data analysis, design, review, and deployment throughout the SDLC; to ensure the delivery of high quality and high-performance solutions. The successful candidate will be passionate about technology and interested in getting involved in all things development.

Location: Ottawa

What will you do?

Develop software solutions by studying information needs, conferring with users, studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes, investigating problem areas, following the software development lifecycle.

Implement well-designed, testable, and efficient codes according to project requirements and ensure adherence to coding standards and guidelines, quality procedures, and schedules.

Lead software projects from scoping requirements through actual launch and implementation.

Collaborate with team members on analysis, design reviews, and testing.

Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code.

Perform thorough unit testing and support in resolving defects while ensuring proper documentation of all activities.

Complete peer-to-peer code reviews and improve operations by conducting systems analysis, recommending changes in policies and procedures.

Provide inputs and assist in the preparation of high-level designs.

Protect operations by keeping information confidential.

What do I need to succeed?

Must have:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or software or systems engineering.

2+ years of working experience as a Software Engineer with a consistent track record of delivery, preferably in an agile environment.

Experience using Eclipse, Maven, and source control (SVN, Git).

Well-versed in JAVA, J2EE, the Spring and Hibernate Frameworks, design patterns, Web Services, and REST-based APIs.

Strong database and query building knowledge across multiple databases like Oracle, PostgresSQL, or DB2.

Good knowledge of Application Servers like JBoss/WebSphere/WebLogic.

Clear and concise verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of an organization, both internally and externally.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster team collaboration.

Be proactive with a strong desire to learn.

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to create innovative solutions.

Ability to work across multiple project areas and manage competing responsibilities simultaneously.

Nice to have:
Automation testing experience (JUnit, Selenium).

Application development experience in a large enterprise IT environment.

Application development experience in an Agile environment using TDD and BDD.

Experience working across operating systems like Windows/UNIX/Linux.

What’s in it for you?

We expect you’ll show the spirit, drive, and intellect that make you great if you work with us. We offer a challenging, team-oriented work environment, competitive remuneration and benefits, extended health benefits with Employee Assistance Programs, and excellent professional and personal growth opportunities. If you believe you are up for the challenge, please apply.

Zafin welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.