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At Aviva Canada , we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most.
At Aviva Canada, you'll be part of a culture built on inclusion, collaboration, and mutual respect, with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Together, we help customers and communities protect the things they value most.
Join an exciting team of actuaries and software engineers modernizing the tools that support insurance pricing. By replacing complex spreadsheet-based workflows with robust applications, we help make actuarial processes more reliable, transparent, and efficient. Our team combines deep actuarial knowledge with a commitment to software development practices.
As a Senior Pricing Developer on the Technical Indication Model in R (TIMR) team, you will be comfortable writing high-quality R and JavaScript code to build maintainable actuarial applications with R shiny .
Develop new features and capabilities for actuarial applications built with R Shiny.
Customize R Shiny components using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
Work closely with actuaries and other stakeholders to understand business challenges, refine requirements, and translate ideas into practical solutions.
Build and maintain automated test suites of business logic and user interface.
Adhere to software engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement.
Train business users in new features.
Help shape the technical direction of a growing suite of actuarial applications.
4+ years of work experience in software development.
Education or equivalent experience in a quantitative discipline such as actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or related field.
Strong R skills are essential.
Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS is strongly preferred.
Solid software engineering fundamentals (version control, testing, code review, estimation, and the ability to learn new languages, frameworks, and technologies).
Experience developing software for technical users is a strong asset.
Working closely with P&C actuaries to learn business domain knowledge.
A collaborative developer and user environment focused on using modern engineering practices to solve user challenges.
The salary band for this position ranges from $80,000 to $110,000 . Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.
Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
Hybrid flexible work model.
Outstanding career development opportunities.
We’ll support your professional development education.
Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.
This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally & externally.
Aviva Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist us throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.
Aviva Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment. If you require an accommodation during the interview or hiring process, please contact your Aviva Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged.
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