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Senior Developer (Backend, Java)

Toronto, Ontario
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible work arrangements

About the role

At Loblaw Digital, we know that our customers expect the best from us. Whether that means building the best, most innovative online shopping experience, or designing an app that will impact the lives of people across the country, we’re up for the challenge. From our office in Downtown Toronto, we’ve created leading eCommerce experiences in the online grocery shopping, beauty, pharmacy, and apparel spaces, and we’re only just getting started.

Why is this role important? At Loblaw Digital, we know that our customers expect the best from us. Whether that means building the best, most innovative online shopping experience, or designing an app that will impact the lives of people across the country, we’re up for the challenge. From our office in Downtown Toronto, we’ve created leading eCommerce experiences in the online grocery shopping, beauty, pharmacy, and apparel spaces, and we’re only just getting started.

Why is this role important? We are looking for a Senior Developer (Backend, Java) to join the Product Services Domain team. This team is responsible for building and maintaining the critical software ecosystem that powers pricing and promotions for all Loblaw Digital e-commerce businesses. Reporting to the Software Development Manager, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of systems operating at massive scale.

If you are passionate about solving meaningful technical challenges, mentoring others, and building systems that have a tangible impact on millions of people, this is the role for you.

What You’ll Do

  • Curate your space as an individual contributor, while also maintaining technical relationships with your peers.
  • Design, develop, and maintain the software which delivers exceptional performances across board.
  • Build and maintain reliable, secure, and performant APIs to power Loblaw Digital’s platforms and services.
  • Construct design documents and documentation to aid in maintenance and code re-use.
  • Collaborate with cross-platform teams for internal and external integrations.
  • Participate in scaling and operational activities of the service
  • Provide support in resolving critical issues and participating in post-production activities.
  • Coach and mentor junior developers
  • Translate project goals and product roadmaps into organized technical tasks
  • Provide technical guidance and support in resolving critical issues.
  • Take end-to-end responsibility for features, ensuring they are delivered with quality and on time.

What You’ll Bring

  • You are a pro backend developer, and are eager to work in a fast-paced environment

  • You should have experience with some of the following:

  • Java or Kotlin

  • Database design and performance tuning

  • Docker, Kubernetes, Istio

  • Logging, monitoring and alerting

  • CI/CD (Gitlab, Jenkins, Team City)

  • We are hoping to find someone with as many of the following as possible:

  • Strong experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs

  • Experience designing and building distributed systems

  • Knowledge of computer networks and security

  • Some site reliability engineering experience

  • Some understanding of cloud architecture in GCP or other cloud providers

  • You care about owning your piece of work, and proactively work on improving it.

  • You are a team collaborator and express your technical opinions to your seniors.

  • You have worked on large applications in a team environment

  • You have an experience with code refactoring and are comfortable with performing changes in the code.

  • You are a good communicator. You can present complicated solutions to non-technical audience in a simple and logical way

  • You make decisions based on data. You are versed with tools to measure every aspect of the application.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Impact: Play a key role in shaping the technology that powers millions of daily interactions across Loblaw Digital platforms.
  • Innovation: Work with modern tools and frameworks, including Elixir, GCP, Kubernetes, and more.
  • Growth: Access opportunities for professional development, including technical learning budgets and leadership pathways.
  • Culture: Join a diverse, inclusive, and supportive team that values collaboration and creativity.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

At Loblaw Digital, we are committed to continually strengthening our culture by seeking out exceptional individuals who embody our values, build trust, and forge meaningful connections. Our innovation thrives because our colleagues are passionate about their work and excited about the future of eCommerce.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest digital minds and leverage world-class technologies to create products our customers will love. Even if you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and experiences that can enrich our team.

How You’ll Succeed: At Loblaw Digital, we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

We’re able to keep innovating because our colleagues are passionate about their work and excited about the future of eCommerce.

If you have big ideas, undeniable enthusiasm, and thrive in a collaborative, creative, and diverse group, we’ll get along just fine.

Looking for a challenge? Good. Love an innovative work environment? Even better.

Apply today.

Employment Type: Full time

Type of Role: Regular

Loblaw Digital recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

How You’ll Succeed: At Loblaw Digital, we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

We’re able to keep innovating because our colleagues are passionate about their work and excited about the future of eCommerce.

If you have big ideas, undeniable enthusiasm, and thrive in a collaborative, creative, and diverse group, we’ll get along just fine.

Looking for a challenge? Good. Love an innovative work environment? Even better.

Apply today.

Employment Type: Full time

Type of Role: Regular

Loblaw Digital recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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About Loblaw Digital

Technology, Information and Internet
501-1000

Welcome to Loblaw Digital! 👋

We’re responsible for building and operating the digital businesses of Canada’s largest and most trusted retailer, Loblaw Companies Limited. As a leading force in eCommerce, loyalty, and digital innovation, we're dedicated to creating the best experiences and designing apps that impact people across Canada. Located in downtown Toronto, our team is making waves in online grocery shopping, beauty and personal care, digital health, loyalty, and apparel, with even more innovation on the roadmap ahead.

Our people are at the heart of our best-in-class digital products. At LD, we believe that if we bring our differences to work, we can make an impact with the work. We want your authentic self, your unique skillset, and your growth mindset to contribute to our culture and advance our products and businesses. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with some of the best minds while using world-class technology to craft groundbreaking products. Join us as we take the Loblaw legacy into the future. 🚀🤝