Lead NodeJS Developer

At CI, we see a great place to work as one that is a safe place for everyone to have a voice, where people are empowered to take ownership over meaningful work, where there is an opportunity to grow through stretching themselves, where they can work on innovative products and projects, and where employees are supported and engaged in doing so.

We are seeking an experienced Senior NodeJS Developer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building scalable, distributed systems and implementing efficient data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable backend services using NodeJS

Develop and optimize complex data models for large-scale applications

Implement and manage caching strategies to improve application performance

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design distributed system architectures

Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical decision-making

Required Qualifications

7+ years of professional software development experience

5+ years of hands-on experience with NodeJS / Deno

Strong experience in data modeling and database design (SQL and NoSQL)

Extensive experience with caching solutions (Redis, Memcached)

Proven track record of building and maintaining distributed systems

Experience with message queues and event-driven architectures

Proficiency in TypeScript

Preferred Skills

Experience with microservices architecture

Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

CI Financial is an independent company offering global wealth management and asset management advisory services through diverse financial services firms. Since 1965, we have consistently anticipated and responded to the changing needs of investors. We are driven by a commitment to provide individuals and institutions with the highest-quality investments and advice. Our commitment to the highest levels of performance means that whatever their position, CI employees must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment that will stretch them to tap into their highest potential. Employees with a healthy dose of ambition, a desire to commit to a curious mindset for continuous learning, and a willingness to go the extra mile thrive at CI.

A Supportive Environment for Success

We offer an in-office environment, competitive benefits, and a supportive workplace to help our employees thrive both personally and professionally.

WHAT WE OFFER

Modern HQ location within walking distance from Union Station

Training Reimbursement

Paid Professional Designations

Employee Savings Plan (ESP)

Corporate Discount Program

Enhanced group benefits

Parental Leave Top–up program

Paid time off for Volunteering

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

Please submit your resume in confidence by clicking “Apply”. Only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. CI Financial Corp. and all of our affiliates (“CI”) are committed to fair and accessible employment practices and provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations in order to apply for any job opportunities, require this posting in an additional format, or require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at, or call ext. 4747.