Job Description

Assembly has been disrupting the digital publishing industry with innovative and award-winning technology that has turned traditional and digital media on its head. Since its inception, Assembly has experienced substantial growth and is now proud to be part of SJC.


SJC creates, publishes, and prints best-in-class content. SJC and Assembly are recognized as being the best at what they do and combined have and audience of over 35 million unique visitors per month.


As Canada's largest privately owned communications company, we partner with our clients to provide marketing solutions that inform, inspire, and empower audiences across every platform. Owner and publisher of Canada's most iconic portfolio of media brands--Maclean's, Chatelaine, and Toronto Life to name a few--we provide incredible reach to an influential audience.


Are you ready to join a forward-thinking, creative, and collaborative team? Then come join us at SJC Media in this Software Developer role.

What will I do as a Software Developer at SJC/Assembly?:

Day-to-day software development using TypeScript, Go, and Python. Database development and administration using MySQL/MariaDB on AWS RDS Aurora. Develop and maintain build and deployment infrastructure. e.g. Docker, GitHub Actions, AWS CodeBuild, Teraform, and AWS Cloudformation Actively contribute to system operational design and deployment. Promote industry best practices for software development, continuous delivery, DevOps, and cyber security. Troubleshoot operational problems, including production problems. Mentoring and providing code review guidance for junior developers. Participate in a structured Agile development environment. Other duties as assigned.

What you bring:
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You are a motivated software developer with 3-5 years of experience and a passion for technology. This is a full-stack developer position that ranges from writing infrastructure deployment code to pushing pixels in CSS and everything in between. You thrive in an Agile/Lean environment and believe in automation. You are excited about AI and recognize its potential to make you even more productive than you already are.

You have;

A degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent, Demonstrated experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks such as React, Next, Express, and Node. Experience with relational databases (MySQL/MariaDB, Postgres), Experience with containers (Docker, AWS ECR, AWS ECS, and AWS Fargate), Experience developing with REST APIs, including in a serverless environment (Lambda, Step Functions), Experience with PHP and WordPress an asset, Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, AWS CodeBuild), Familiarity with CDNs (Cloudflare) and writing serverless edge code, Knowledge of column store databases such as ClickHouse an asset, You are collaborative and a team player, You are a critical thinker who can see the big picture but are adept at questioning details and assumptions, making recommendations and solving problems effectively, Learning on the fly and learning quickly are what you embrace as we move quickly in our pursuit of creative solutions and building for the future.

We love testing the limits of technology and hope you do too.


If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you

SJC Values

Amaze our customers:

We put our customers' evolving needs at the heart of the business and inspire through our ideas, quality and service.

Be relentlessly curious:

We take the initiative to learn, try new things and brainstorm the next big idea.

Respect every individual as equal:

We value diversity as the means to creativity and cultivate a collaborative environment where everyone belongs.

Innovate and adapt with urgency:

Forward-thinking and flexible, we react quickly and boldly to change.

Contribute to our community:

We apply our resources and passions to make a difference - for people and our planet.

SJC Perks

Health and Dental Benefits Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and online health & wellness resources with Homewood Health A home office stipend for remote hires An employee wellness allowance Company Group RSP Matching on employee contributions Scholarship program for employees' children Exclusive employee magazine subscription rates 1-year complimentary Toronto LifeInsider membership Discounted annual GoodLife membership Perkopolis Perk Program and employee pricing at major retailers

Accommodations at SJC


SJC is an equal opportunity employer. SJC is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources department if any accommodations are needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Inclusion at SJC


Equality and respect for all is one of our founding values and core beliefs at SJC. We are a diverse group with associates of all ages, orientations, races and talents. We celebrate this diversity and we draw strength from it. Inclusivity at SJC means fostering a culture that welcomes and respects each individual as equal - both inside our walls and within the larger community.