Software Developer

Who we are

Founded in 2002, Zafin offers a SaaS product and pricing platform that simplifies core modernization for top banks worldwide. Our platform enables business users to work collaboratively to design and manage pricing, products, and packages, while technologists streamline core banking systems.

With Zafin, banks accelerate time to market for new products and offers while lowering the cost of change and achieving tangible business and risk outcomes. The Zafin platform increases business agility while enabling personalized pricing and dynamic responses to evolving customer and market needs.

Zafin is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with offices and customers around the globe including ING, CIBC, HSBC, Wells Fargo, PNC, and ANZ. Zafin is proud to be recognized as a top employer and certified Great Place to Work in Canada, India and the UK.

What is the opportunity?

Reporting to the Director, Technology & Integration Services, the Technical Consultant III 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. 

Mode of Work: Hybrid

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, and following the software development lifecycle.
• Implement well-designed, testable, and efficient codes according to project requirements and adhere to coding standards, 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 and 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.
• 6+ 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, Spring Boot, design patterns, Web Services, REST-based APIs, Apache Kafka, schema registry, Apache Nifi.
• Must have client-facing experience.
• 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.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with object oriented and functional design patterns.
• Knowledge of and experience with PostgreSQL database
• Create coding and design guidelines to be used throughout our applications;
• Develop and maintain Java applications in the development and test environments.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with JSON packages and schemas.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Java build systems, i.e. Maven
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills.
  
  

Nice to have:

• Automation testing experience (JUnit).
• Application development experience in a large enterprise IT environment.
• Application development experience in an Agile environment using TDD and BDD.
  
  

What's in it for you

Joining our team means being part of a culture that values diversity, teamwork, and high-quality work. We offer competitive salaries, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, paid volunteering days, wellness benefits, and robust opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Want to learn more about what you can look forward to during your career with us? Visit our careers site and our openings: zafin.com/careers

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.

Zafin is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information collected from all applicants throughout the recruitment process. The methods by which Zafin contains uses, stores, handles, retains, or discloses applicant information can be accessed by reviewing Zafin's privacy policy at https://zafin.com/privacy-notice/. By submitting a job application, you confirm that you agree to the processing of your personal data by Zafin described in the candidate privacy notice.