Job Description
As an associate Software Engineer, you will be part of an actuarial team and provide support for the actuarial programmers. You will also be responsible for assisting with ongoing maintenance of the code and assisting internal clients with issues related to AXIS. You will also be utilizing your Python skills to assist work relating to Generative AI and other new technologies.
Your role will entail working independently alongside actuaries and system developers:
Redesigning legacy code to achieve more maintainable and scalable code
Programming complex data structures and conversions
Improving system efficiency; profiling and optimizing routines
Assisting actuarial programmers with writing scalable and robust code
Interpreting, assessing, and analyzing business requirements from actuaries
Liaising between system developers and actuarial programmers
Working with system developers on new technologies such as Generative AI
Troubleshooting issues for internal clients
Developing and enhancing internal tools
Testing and reconciling new features
Other duties as assigned
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Qualifications
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics or Science
Experience in programming languages. Python a requirement. Visual C#, Visual C++ and Visual Basic an asset
Experience in JavaScript, JSON, HTML, XML
Experience in web development: REST, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET WEB API etc.
Knowledge of cloud technologies (Azure, AWS)
Excellent understanding of algorithm designs
Clear understanding of object-oriented design and development
Strong understanding of database design principles; familiarity with SQL is an asset
Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
Strong analytical and debugging skills
Willing to learn new technologies; capable of self-directed learning
Experienced in Visual Studio, and Microsoft Windows development platform
Experience in MFC is an asset
Experience in Generative AI space as asset
Prior experience developing financial applications in the actuarial field is an asset
