Application Developer

The Prairie Payments Joint Venture (PPJV) is a joint venture owned by three Prairie centrals created to digitally transform and modernize payment services for credit unions in the Prairies. PPJV's goal is to ensure prairie credit unions are competitive in payments and have access to efficient, modernized payments processing infrastructure.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Application Developer plays a key role in designing, building, and maintaining PPJV's next-generation payments applications within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. Working closely with the Senior Director of Application Development and Business Solutions, this role contributes to both modernization initiatives and the ongoing support of existing mission-critical systems that power Canada's credit union payments infrastructure.

 Developers will work with modern technologies across React, .NET, and Azure cloud-native services to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions supporting PPJV's five main payment streams (e-Transfer, Bill Pay, Cheque, Wires, Automated Funds Transfer (AFT)) and emerging payment innovations such as Open Banking, Digital ID, and Real-Time Rail.

 This is a hands-on, collaborative role that values craftsmanship, clean design, and iterative development in an agile environment. Developers will be part of a growing team driving modernization and innovation across Canada's financial landscape.

This is a mostly remote role with occasional travel to the office when needed.   

Preferred location: Greater Toronto Area, ON or Calgary, AB. 

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Software Development: Design, develop, test, and maintain cloud-native applications using C# and the .NET framework. Architect microservices-based solutions that leverage Azure services such as App Service, Azure Functions, AKS, Azure Blob Storage, and more.
• Front-end Development: Build modern, responsive web applications using React or Angular. Integrate front-end components with backend services to create seamless user experiences.
• Database Management: Design and optimize databases using Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) for transactional data, along with developing efficient stored procedures, views, and queries to support application performance, scalability, and reporting needs.
• Automated Testing: Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines to ensure high-quality, secure, and performant applications
• Code Review: Participate in and lead code reviews to maintain high code quality, enforce coding standards, and ensure best practices are followed throughout the development lifecycle
• System Integration: Integrate cloud and on-premises services via RESTful APIs, messaging queues, and other integration patterns. Work with third-party services and libraries while minimizing unnecessary dependencies
• Documentation: Write clear and concise technical documentation for reference and reporting purposes
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, and other developers to deliver high-quality software that meets business requirements.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve application issues, bottlenecks, and performance problems in a timely manner
• Support: Provide support for production environments, including 24/7 on-call support as needed, to ensure seamless operations and rapid incident resolution in alignment with established SLAs

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum of 5 years experience developing in C# with a strong background in .NET and building cloud-native applications.
• Practical experience deploying, monitoring, and maintaining applications in Microsoft Azure, with an understanding of scalability, performance, and security best practices.
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (such as React or Angular) is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, including complex query optimization, stored procedures, schema decision, and performance tuning.
• Experience designing and developing reports and dashboards using Power BI, including data modeling, DAX, and integration with Azure-based data sources
• Experience implementing automated testing frameworks (unit, integration, UI tests).
• Strong understanding of OOP principles and design patterns
• Experience with RESTful API design and implementation
• Proficient in version control systems, particularly Git
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes using tools such as JIRA or similar
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholder

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: Primary contact with immediate department and other organization contacts as required. 
• External: Contact with credit unions, other financial institutions, other affiliates, vendors and suppliers.

THE ENVIRONMENT  

PPJV is a fast paced and focused environment where employees and contractors share the mission to deliver efficient, cost effective, modernized payments processing to prairie credit unions. 

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume & cover letter by 11:59PM on October 29, We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.