Senior Lead Software Developer at TELUS Health in Toronto, Ontario, CA

TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of health. As a global-leading health and well-being provider – encompassing physical, mental and financial health – TELUS Health is improving health outcomes for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers and employees.

Shape the Future of Retirement & Benefits Technology

About the Mission

Imagine impacting the financial futures of nine million people across North America. That's exactly what you'll do at TELUS Health Retirement and Benefits Solutions.

For nearly three decades, we've been pioneering fully automated administration services through our Ariel platform, helping corporations, government organizations, and multi-employer plans deliver world-class pension and benefits programs. We're not just managing data—we're securing people's futures, one innovative solution at a time.

We're looking for a Senior Lead Software Developer who's ready to level up their career and make a real impact. This isn't just another coding job—you'll be the technical backbone of our DC pension portal applications, mentoring the next generation of developers while architecting solutions that matter.

You'll bridge the gap between vision and execution, translating complex business requirements into elegant technical solutions while guiding your team to success.

What you’ll do:

Build & Innovate

• Design, code, test, and debug cutting-edge web applications using Angular, modern web technologies, and relational databases
• Collaborate with designers and back-end developers to translate UI/UX designs into code.
• Tackle the most complex technical challenges with minimal direction—this is where your expertise truly shines

Lead & Mentor

• Shape product architecture and develop comprehensive project plans
• Guide and review your team's work, fostering growth in junior developers
• Be the technical expert everyone turns to when the stakes are high

Strategize & Execute

• Research and champion new technologies that keep us ahead of the curve
• Develop accurate cost and time estimates, making critical decisions to keep projects on track
• Propose innovative solutions based on evolving business needs

Support & Solve

• Provide Tier III technical support for the most urgent and complex issues
• Be the hero when critical problems need expert-level troubleshooting
• Monitor trends and continuously improve our support processes

What you bring:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 10+ years of battle-tested application architecture and development experience

Technical Mastery

• Core Skills: CSS, HTML5, JavaScript, TypeScript, AJAX
• Database Expertise: MS SQL Server 2019, T-SQL
• Frameworks: Angular, Angular Material Library
• Modern Tools: Visual Studio, Bootstrap, HTML5
• Integration: RESTFul APIs, XML, JSON
• Methodologies: DevOps, Agile
• Architecture: Multi-tier Internet/Intranet applications with proven design patterns
• Some knowledge of AngularJS
• SASS
• Experience developing for Accessibility

Your Superpowers

• Problem Solver Extraordinaire: Exceptional debugging and troubleshooting abilities
• Strategic Thinker: Strong analytical and design capabilities
• Self-Driven: You don't wait for direction—you create momentum
• Master Organizer: Excellent time management with a keen eye for quality
• Deadline Committed: Fast learner who delivers without compromising excellence
• Team Champion: Collaborative spirit with outstanding communication skills
• Flexible: Willing to accommodate off-hours support and meetings when needed

Why this role matters

This isn't just about writing code—it's about creating technology that helps millions of people retire with dignity and access the benefits they've earned. Your work will directly impact the financial security of families across North America.

Ready to lead, innovate, and make a difference? Join us in building the future of retirement and benefits administration.

Salary Range: $ 100,000 - $140,000

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if the posted salary range doesn't match your expectations. We're open to discussing competitive compensation packages tailored to your experience level and expertise.

TELUS Health offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

• Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
• Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
• Generous company matched pension
• Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
• Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
• And much more…

Job Type: This is for a current vacancy.

TELUS is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

Disclaimer: In accordance with the TELUS Health Solutions Data Center Security Policy, as a condition of employment, all team members whose job functions require they work at a Data Center and/or have access to detailed knowledge of technology related to client service delivery, are subject to a Personnel Security Screening conducted through the Government of Canada.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.