Senior Specialist, Software Engineering

Job Requisition ID: 11435Position Status: Permanent Full TimePosition Type: HybridOffice Location: Montreal (QC); Ottawa (ON); Toronto (ON)Travel Requirement: LimitedLanguage Designation: English EssentialLanguage Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZSecurity Requirement: Reliability StatusSalary: Our salaries generally range from $101639.3 to $127049.12 and are based on qualifications and experience. About CMHC The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system. At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams. Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful. What’s in it for you We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee: Annual Paid vacation. Annual individual performance incentive. Defined benefit pension plan. Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one. Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more. An inclusive workplace culture and environment. About the role Join the Business Solutions Engineering Team, in the Senior Specialist, Software Engineering position, where we are developing the next generation of software applications to enable CMHC to achieve its strategy. As a Subject Matter Expert, you will guide a team of Developers specializing in one of CMHC’s platforms. Your skills and passion for collaborative application development, programming, leading teams, user-centric design and software reliability will contribute to the development and maintenance of CMHC’s business platforms and other applications to propel CMHC forward efficiently and securely. What you’ll do Complete complex application development projects by following the SDLC, from business requirements to deployment and support in production. Be CMHC’s leading expert on a platform or set of application development technologies (see below). Guide and advise a team of developers in their work by providing mentoring, guidance, and knowledge sharing. Interface with the client community to determine their system needs. Document the current and proposed business processes. Advise clients of the proposed solutions and their impacts. Author technical specification documents and diagrams for CMHC’s platforms and custom developed applications. Develop logical and physical system models incorporating the business processes and prepare clear, concise and well-written analysis documents or program specifications. Create or update the technical design for new or existing computer systems including hosting, network, databases, processes, error handling, inputs, outputs, reports and interfaces to other systems or processes. Design logically sound, readily maintained program structures based on program specifications. What you should have A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Management, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered. A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in application development including progressively complex roles involving React.js, TypeScript, microservices architecture and micro frontend migration. Leading expertise in CMHC’s application development platforms/environments. This position will be CMHC’s expert in our technology platforms (see below). Proven leadership in front-end architecture, including custom UI component libraries (Material UI, Storybook), and accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA). Advanced ability to design and implement scalable applications aligned with business goals, including setting technical standards, best practices, and reference designs. Advanced Knowledge of business ecosystems, SaaS, infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), SOA, APIs, open data, microservices, event-driven architecture with a focus on Microsoft technologies. Proven interpersonal, leadership and business competencies, including teamwork, facilitation, communication, presentation, influencing and negotiation skills. Technologies Strong hands-on experience with React.js and its ecosystem (Hooks, Context API, Redux). Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript. Experience with micro frontend architecture migration and custom UI libraries (Material UI, Storybook). Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA) and Experience with automated testing tools such as Jest, Playwright, and Selenium. Solid understanding of OAuth2 authorization and observability platforms. Backend knowledge including Node.js, Azure SQL, microservices, and Azure services (App Services, Functions, Blob Storage); plus, CI/CD with Git/Azure DevOps. It would be great if you also had A Graduate degree or certificate in Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field. Technical certifications in application architecture, cloud development and administration (ex. Azure Administrator, Azure developer). Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada. CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion What happens after you apply We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation. If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we’re always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. 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