Job Description

Company Description

SSENSE is a global technology platform operating at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. Headquartered in Montreal, it features a mix of established and emerging luxury brands across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and Everything Else(TM). SSENSE has garnered critical acclaim as both an e-commerce engine and a producer of cultural content, generating an average of 100 million monthly page views.

SSENSE is looking for a Senior Developer to join our technology team. The Senior Developer will join our pricing team, which is responsible for the development and maintenance of our internal pricing and markdown engines. He/She will take complex features of the product roadmap, break them down into their required technical components, and develop them independently. He/She owns at least one component of the SSENSE technical stack and holds accountability for its SLAs. The ideal candidate will actively contribute to knowledge dissemination within the organization.

What you will do:

Product Development & Delivery:

Understand the product roadmap, contribute to development planning and estimations, and independently complete complex coding tasks to deliver features

Quality & Standards:

Write high-quality, testable, and reusable code, adhere to development standards, and ensure code is suitable for continuous integration and deployment

Ownership & Accountability:

Take responsibility for code quality through testing and ensure the performance, reliability, scalability, and resilience of assigned technical components

Mentorship & Collaboration:

Actively review code to guide junior developers, contribute to internal learning platforms, and participate in cross-squad initiatives

Architecture & Recruitment:

Contribute to solution designs, explain technical concepts, and assist in recruiting top development talent

Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years of software development experience and ability to code complex features with Python and Typescript/NodeJS Experience with microservices, containers (Kubernetes), event-driven architecture, and distributed databases (PostgreSQL, NoSQL at scale) Proficiency with cloud resources (AWS/Google Cloud/Azure) with the ability to operate them for the components owners, Certification would be an asset Strong knowledge of caching technologies (Fastly, Redis, Varnish) with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement Proficiency in Git and familiarity with Domain Driven Design French is required as it is the language in the Quebec province.

What Sets You apart:

Highly analytical and detail oriented with the ability to coach and mentor junior employees to achieve personal and professional goals Team player with a high sense of accountability and ownership with the ability to influence and drive change Solution-oriented mindset and can-do attitude to overcome challenges Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and master frequently changing Web technologies and techniques

Additional Information

Hybrid work schedule

We believe in a balance between in-person collaboration and flexibility. That's why this is a hybrid role, with in-office days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to connect as a team, and the potential for additional days based on business needs.

Perks And Benefits:

Extended health and dental benefits, including comprehensive mental health programs and coverage Parental top up program Generous Employee Discount Access to telemedicine and employee and family assistance program Savings and retirement plan matching contributions Gender Affirmation Coverage Opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies and an innovative team that's pushing the boundaries of technology
SSENSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need special accommodations, let us know. We will do our best to accommodate you!


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