Who we are:
At MCAN, our greatest pride is the incredible team we’ve built and the experience we create for every team member. Our people aren’t just professionals; they’re innovators, influencers, and bold thinkers who challenge the status quo. We don’t operate like traditional lenders because our focus isn’t on selling mortgages; it’s on building lasting relationships.

#MCANLIFE is more than a hashtag; it’s our culture. It’s rooted in customer-centricity and fueled by genuine collaboration. Here, talented professionals find a workplace that feels connected, empowering, and full of opportunity to use their skills to the fullest. At MCAN, you’ll discover a career where you can connect, grow, and truly make an impact.

We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ year after year. Building on our Great Place to Work® certification since 2021, we’ve continued to earn national recognition for creating an exceptional employee experience. In 2024 and 2025, we were celebrated as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™, including being named among the Best Workplaces™ for Women and Best Workplaces™ in Financial Services & Insurance. Most recently, we were honored as one of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers and recognized for having one of Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures, a testament to our commitment to fostering a culture where people feel valued, connected, and empowered to grow.

We’re looking for an Application Developer to join the MCAN’s Information Technology Team.

This job posting is a replacement role, and we are seeking to appoint a new team member to fill this existing position. The successful candidate will be expected to continue and build on the important work and responsibilities associated with this role, ensuring continuity and ongoing contribution to our team’s objectives.

Job Summary:
The Application Developer is responsible for designing, developing, enhancing, and supporting critical enterprise applications. This role works closely with IT and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and maintainable technology solutions. The Application Developer owns all phases of the software development lifecycle and plays a key role in application stability, performance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support enterprise applications throughout the full software development lifecycle, including production support.
• Collaborate with application owners, business analysts, project managers, and business units to understand requirements and translate them into technical designs and solutions.
• Build and maintain backend services and APIs using C# and .NET (LTS / .NET 8), including RESTful and event-driven architectures where applicable.
• Develop and maintain database solutions using Entity Framework and Microsoft SQL Server, including data modeling, performance tuning, and upgrades.
• Contribute to front-end development using modern SPA frameworks (Angular, React, or Blazor), along with HTML, CSS, TypeScript, and responsive, accessible UI standards.
• Support and improve the product team’s technical infrastructure, including source control, build systems, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes aligned with DevSecOps best practices.
• Ensure application security, data integrity, and compliance by following secure coding practices, change management processes, and MCAN’s Information Security Policy.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application, web, server, and database issues, including root cause analysis, performance optimization, and security concerns.
• Work within agile teams to plan, manage, and deliver application releases, coordinating with QA, operations, audit, and change management teams as required.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and system records in accordance with departmental standards, and support internal audits related to application development.
• Collaborate with and support third-party vendors and external resources, ensuring adherence to outsourcing policies and internal standards.

Additional Expectations

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices and apply relevant improvements where appropriate.
• Provide best advice, be responsive and support-oriented, and contribute positively to cross-functional collaboration.
• Participate in initiatives that support organizational strategy, service levels, and data governance practices.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and hands on experience.
• 5+ years of strong experience in enterprise application development across the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Proficiency in C# and .NET (LTS / .NET 8), including ASP.NET Core APIs, RESTful services, and modern authentication and authorization methods.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Entity Framework, including data modeling, database design, performance tuning, and maintenance.
• Front end development experience using modern frameworks such as Angular, React, or Blazor, along with HTML, CSS, and TypeScript, following responsive and accessible UI standards.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, secure coding standards, CI/CD pipelines, application security, and change management processes.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to understand business needs and translate them into practical technical solutions.
• Ability to work effectively with business partners, project managers, auditors, vendors, and cross functional IT teams.
• Good communication, collaboration, and documentation skills, with a support oriented mindset and a focus on reliability, accountability, and continuous improvement.

We are dedicated to building an organization that reflects the diversity of our clients and the communities we serve across Canada. Do you possess and value the same attributes? Are you interested in your own development? Then come join our team!

We confirm that our recruitment process incorporates Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a variety of ways. While technology helps us enhance efficiency and support our hiring efforts, every stage continues to be guided by our recruitment team to ensure thoughtful and fair decision making. The human element remains central throughout our process.

Regular in office collaboration is an important part of how we work, learn, and succeed together, and we believe great work thrives through in person connection. Our hybrid model is designed to bring teams together in a modern office environment where collaboration, mentorship, and creativity naturally flourish, while still providing flexibility for focused remote work. While schedules may vary by team and role, successful candidates should expect a consistent in office presence as part of our hybrid approach.

MCAN is committed to providing accommodation to applicants throughout the job application and interview process to the point of undue hardship. If you require any accommodations, please contact our Human Resources team at hr@mcanfinancial.com. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.