Backend Developer

Post Date

Jun 24, 2024

Location

Calgary,
Alberta

ZIP/Postal Code

T2P0R3
Canada
Oct 26, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

CAL-714174

Pay Rate

$52 - $78 (hourly estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Backend Developer to join a large insurance client for a 5-month contract with possibility of extension into 2025. This is a hybrid opening requiring the candidate to be onsite 2 days a week at either their downtown Calgary or downtown Toronto office. The successful candidate will primarily be a Java developer who's worked within Policy Center and will be responsible for helping support the team with stabilizing the platform. This team is highly cooperative and will require someone very open to team environments and high communication.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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Required Skills & Experience

* 5+ year's of experience designing, developing and maintaining backend services using Java17+ and SpringBoot3
* Extensive hands on experience with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment using Jenkins, Git, Docker and Kubernetes.
* Understanding and familiarity of Splunk
* Experience working with databases like MongoDB, PostgreSWL or MySQL to
* Cloud experience, specifically with AWS
* Confidence collaborating and communicating with stakeholders

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

* Experience working within the Insurance industry
* Guidewire integration certification

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.