Join a Challenger
Being a traditional bank just isn’t our thing. We are big believers in innovating the banking experience because we believe Canadians deserve better options, and we challenge ourselves and our teams to creatively transform what’s possible in banking. Our team is made up of inquisitive and agile minds that find smarter ways of doing things. If you’re not afraid of taking on big challenges and redefining the future, you belong with us. You’ll get to work with people who will encourage you to reach new heights. We like to keep things fun, ask questions and learn together.
We are a big (and growing!) family. Overall we serve more than 670,000 people across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Bank's wholly-owned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six million members. Together we have over $125 billion in combined assets under management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives.
Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform (eqbank.ca) one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021.
Purpose of Job
Equitable’s digital platform is our strategic enabler to offer innovative solutions that challenge the status quo in banking. As a Junior Angular Engineer, we are looking for someone who has the technical ability to implement user interfaces using JavaScript and the Angular framework. You will need to know the best practices and modern ways of creating interfaces and ensure the interface is able to interact with backend APIs. You will also need to have great communication and collaboration skills as you will need to interact with fellow frontend and backend developers regularly to ensure components can be integrated together.
Let's talk about the role!
- Design and develop user interfaces using Angular best practices and latest front-end technologies
- Write JavaScript, CSS, and HTML
- Make complex technical and design decisions for Angular projects
- Develop application codes and unit tests in Angular, Java Technologies, and Rest Web Services.
- Integrate with Restful APIs
- Provide support for applications
- Work with Tech Leads and Senior developers to implement performant and scalable solutions
- Perform code review
Let’s Talk About You
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering is preferred
- Have 1-2 years of angular development (co-op or professional setting)
- Interest in financial services and banking (retail digital products)
- Proficient in Javascript
- Proficient in CSS, HTML, and writing cross-browser compatible code
- Knowledge of JavaScript MV-VM/MVC frameworks including Angular and node.js
- Knowledge of RESTful Architecture and web services
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
- Interest in working in a highly collaborative and customer-centric environment
- Experience in designing, developing, and implementing enterprise-grade solutions
- Knowledge of Micro Front end architecture preferred
- Knowledge of security frameworks, standards and practices.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Ability to work independently or under the direction of senior team members
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What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]
💰 Competitive discretionary bonus
✨ Market leading RRSP match program
🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
📝 Employee Share Purchase Plan
👶🏽 Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
🏝 Generous vacation policy and personal days
🖥 Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
🎓 Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career Development program
💛 A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience
The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working from Equitable Bank’s additional office space located at 351 King Street East, Toronto, ON.
Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyone’s diverse experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment, we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path, but personally as well.
We commit to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and beyond. All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying, an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.
We can’t wait to get to know you!
