Senior Software Developer

TLDR

Design and deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions, enabling faster business operations and mentoring teams on reliable systems.

About The Role:

The Senior Software Developer is responsible for designing and delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions that solve complex business problems and enable teams to move faster. The role applies deep technical expertise, architectural judgment, and mentoring to ensure systems are reliable, maintainable, and aligned with business priorities.

What You Will Do:

  • Build scalable product services and data flows that support core finance and merchandising capabilities such as pricing, costing, margin calculation, and financial reconciliation.

  • Develop high-quality, well-tested software that ensures accuracy, consistency, and auditability of financial and merchandising data across systems.

  • Establish domain-aligned technical patterns and data contracts that enable reliable integrations between finance, merchandising, and downstream platforms.

  • Oversee the technical implementation of product features to ensure compliance with financial controls, data governance standards, and internal policies.

  • Manage technical trade-offs and domain complexity by balancing delivery speed with long-term maintainability, correctness, and regulatory readiness.

  • Track key system metrics such as data accuracy, processing latency, and failure rates to proactively prevent financial discrepancies and operational issues.

  • Report on delivery status, financial-data risks, and solution impacts to product, finance, and engineering stakeholders to support informed decision-making.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, Master’s degree an asset.
  • A minimum of 7 years of software development experience.
  • Proficiency with cloud resources (AWS/Google Cloud/Azure) with the ability to operate them for the components owners, Certification would be an asset.
  • Experience with containers and orchestration frameworks (Kubernetes).

  • Experience with microservices and developing backend services.

  • Able to write different levels of tests (Unit, Contract, Integration, E2E).

  • French language is required as it is the language in the Quebec province.

What Sets You Apart:

  • Agile/Devops Practices: Independently architects and leads the implementation of complex, multi-team Agile/DevOps workflows, coaching multiple teams or departments in advanced framework application (e.g., SAFe).

  • Continuous Improvement: Leads complex projects (e.g., Six Sigma Black Belt level). Identifies and implements lasting, cross-functional process redesigns to achieve significant gains.

  • Critical Thinking: Considers all key variables in a situation, applies established criteria, and makes logical, objective decisions for most day-to-day challenges.

  • Data Analysis & Interpretation: Competently performs standard analytical processes (e.g., trend analysis, correlation) and draws clear, fact-based conclusions for routine business questions and functional reporting.

Why Join Us:

  • 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!

#LI-Hybrid, Hybrid remote/in-office

Benefits

Health Insurance

Extended health and dental benefits, including comprehensive mental health programs and coverage.

Other Benefit

Opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies and an innovative team that’s pushing the boundaries of technology.

Paid Parental Leave

Parental top up program.

SSENSE is a global technology platform that blends culture, community, and commerce, offering a curated selection of both established and emerging luxury brands across various categories. With an impressive average of 100 million monthly visits, it stands out not just as an e-commerce site, but also as a significant producer of cultural content.

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