Software Developer Specialist

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$118,700–$145,100 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 35 hours per week

Job summary

The Software Development Specialist will design, develop, and maintain software systems while troubleshooting production issues and performance bottlenecks. They will also lead development initiatives and mentor team members to ensure high-quality standards and project completion.

Job details

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us. Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary. Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life) Salary range (but not limited to): 118,700 - 145,100 Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 15% As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares. Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan. Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well. About the role We’re looking for a Software Development Specialist to join our growing team! What you'll do here: Improve and develop software systems to meet users' needs by finding solutions, solving complex problems, coding, testing, debugging and documenting systems. Take part in Production Support activities, troubleshooting production issues, performance bottlenecks and identifying fixes for the same. Guides, mentors and coaches the team members in various development and technical activities. Lead (Analysis/design/realization) an initiative involving a development team. Take part in all project phases to ensure completion by collaborating with users and communicating status reports. Provide deployment support for production systems to guarantee their functionality. Ensure systems are optimal and meet quality standards by analyzing, providing suggestions and developing assessments. Make recommendations and participate in improving development and system maintenance processes. Apply the SDLC (System Development Life Cycle) development methodology to ensure standards are met. What you bring to the table: Degree in Computer Engineering / Science or any combination of equivalent education and experience. 8-10 years of software design and development experience. Knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture, Mesh App and Service Architecture. Great level of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design experience, and a good understanding of the UX design principles. A minimum of 2-3 years of JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular 2+, HTML, CSS and AJAX experience is preferred. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience building server-side apps using Java 8+, JDBC, Hibernate and creating web services or APIs using REST (and SOAP). 2+ years of experience with relational databases such as Oracle 12+, PL/SQL and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Elasticsearch. No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada. Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en pleine croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team. We are an equal opportunity employer At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today. We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request. If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs. Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here. Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility. If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a degree in Computer Engineering or Science and 8-10 years of software design and development experience. Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, and relational databases is required, along with eligibility to work in Canada.