Job Description

Ready to Transform Retail? Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada's Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.



Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a full-time opportunity for a Senior Application Developer. This role can be based out of one our main offices including: Stellarton, NS; Mississauga, ON; Calgary, AB.

As a Senior Application Developer with Sobeys, you will:

Identify functional and technical solutions to meet requirements. Ensure the development of detailed functional, technical and operational specifications for delivery of recommended solutions. Translate user requirements into solution design for development and implementation of business technology solutions. Conduct design and code reviews to ensure the solution delivered conforms to IT and team standards and quality software delivery practices. Provide accurate estimates from analysis and design specifications for yourself and other team members to work on. Capture and define technical and operational requirements for solutions. Provide expert knowledge of a particular architecture and can discuss how the solution's specific features, characteristics, functionality and design will meet business requirements. Ensure all documentation is created, up to date and correct before solutions or changes are implemented into production. Ensure management is informed of progress, status and issues of delivery team activities Code, test, and analyze software programs and applications. This includes researching, documenting, andmodifying software and specifications throughout the system development life cycle. Analyze and amend software to correct errors in a timely and accurate fashion and provide status reportswhere required. Determine the most effective program/configuration solution from technical specifications provided by an experienced developer or business analyst. With assistance, provide estimates for all aspects of work and work to deadline. Create unit test plans with detailed test cases. Consistently write and test solutions without errors, to estimate and conforming to best practice. Assist in the preparation and documentation of program specifications. Resolve problems with increasingly less supervision. Develop or support software application solutions in a project team/task-based environment. Provide Tier 2 or Tier 3 production support of cloud applications Provide user, operational and system documentation for implementation. Assist senior developers and business analysts in conceptualizing and development of new software programs and systems.

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What you have to offer:

Your experience and resume will show us:

An Undergraduate Degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or a DEC and a minimum of 7years relevant experience. At least 4 years experience developing Azure Cloud Applications. Experience with developing Azure applications using either containers, data factory, or functions. Experience with Azure DevOps. Experience in C# programming language. Experience in CI/CD Pipelines. Experience in building automated test harness. Experience in Monitoring and Observability capabilities. Strong experience in software engineering and solution delivery methodologies. Ability to be flexible and adaptable in learning and understanding new technologies. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to conduct research into software-related issues and products. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team environment. Experience with agile and lean methodologies. Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Strong experience in working with business in leveraging technology to meet business goals and requirements. Strong written communication and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong team leadership skills and work ethic. Ability to conduct research into software-related issues and products. Ability to be highly self-motivated and focused. Ability to pay keen attention to detail. ABAP Experience in an SAP Retail Environment with Object Oriented Development an asset. Experience with ERP migration to SAP HANA an asset.

Who we are:

We started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.



Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better - great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.



Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is fuelled by our purpose and values. It shapes our culture and drives business success. As a family nurturing families, we embed DE&I into everything we do. We know that it takes open minds and respect for distinct perspectives to create engaging workplaces, inclusive customer experiences and strong community partnerships. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

What we offer:

Our Total Rewards package is designed to help our teammates thrive--physically, financially, and emotionally. While offerings vary by role and employment type (full-time, part-time, contractual), eligible teammates may receive:



Comprehensive Benefits Package with health and dental coverage, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance. Access to Virtual Health Care and an Employee and Family Assistance Program for personalized support. Retirement and Savings Plan to help you build financial security. 10% In-Store Discount at participating banners, plus additional discount programs. Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you the opportunity to invest in the company's success. Learning and Development Resources to support your career growth. Parental Leave Top-Up to assist growing families. Paid Vacation and Days Off to help you recharge.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity--including expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required --please click the "I'm interested" button above. Individual Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.



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To drive our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week.



We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company, these decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.



If you feel that this describes the kind of work you want to do and you are excited about what Sobeys has to offer, then please apply by the posting end date indicated above. We encourage candidates to submit a resume and take the time to ensure that their application highlights what makes them uniquely qualified for this opportunity!

Please note:

Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.