Intermediate Backend Developer

About the role

Join TELUS Health's Benefits Administration team to shape the systems that support millions of Canadians' healthcare and pension benefits. You will work with both established and newer technologies, ensuring the stability and advancement of critical platforms. This role offers the chance to take full ownership of your work, from initial problem analysis to final deployment.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Take responsibility for tasks from start to finish, including understanding requirements, implementing code, and deploying to production.
• Develop and refine backend logic using C# and .NET 4.8, focusing on creating code that is easy to maintain and secure.
• Construct, troubleshoot, and enhance complex T-SQL queries and database structures within SQL Server.
• Create and support backend services and APIs that enable frontend applications and other systems.
• Participate in agile team activities, collaborate with business analysts on user stories, and contribute to technical planning.
• Engage in code reviews and technical discussions to share knowledge and learn from colleagues.
• Deploy new features through the continuous integration and deployment pipeline.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in backend development, demonstrating an intermediate skill level or significant technical growth.
• Strong proficiency in C# and a deep understanding of the .NET 4.8 framework.
• Advanced skills in relational databases, including writing and optimizing T-SQL queries.
• Experience building and maintaining backend services and APIs in a live environment.
• A solid grasp of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and best practices for code quality.
• Effective communication abilities, capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical individuals and collaborating with business analysts.
• Initiative and resourcefulness to independently analyze issues, identify root causes, and drive solutions.
• A willingness to learn independently and seek assistance when necessary.

Nice to have

• Experience working within an agile framework, including user stories and sprint ceremonies.
• Familiarity with the benefits administration or insurance industry.
• Contributions to open-source or personal technical projects.

Skills & tools

• C#
• .NET 4.8
• SQL Server
• T-SQL
• APIs
• Object-Oriented Programming

Practical notes

• This role includes a competitive salary and bonus structure, a minimum of 3 weeks of vacation, and a flexible benefits plan.
• Employees benefit from a company-matched pension plan and opportunities for career development and learning.
• The company encourages community involvement.