If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Principal Software Engineer to join our technology and Innovation team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Reporting to the VP of Innovation and Technology, as a Principle Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving our digital transformation and enhancing the user experience for our diverse customer base & employee base. You lead the team of software engineers and will work in collaboration with our digital commerce and operational teams to build, enhance, and deliver trusted market-leading technology solutions in a secure, stable and scalable way

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Key in driving and executing on our strategic roadmap for digital innovation aligned with organizational priorities and emerging industry trends.
• Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning across the organization.
• Lead the design and development of digital solutions that improve operational efficiency, enhance decision-making, and support resident-centered care.
  Promote user-centered design principles to ensure solutions meet the needs of residents, families, and staff.
• Champion data-driven decision-making and the integration of advanced analytics and AI into digital initiatives, including those focused on applied health improvements and care delivery models.
• Build, support and enhance connections with mobile & web technology, ensuring smooth data flow and accessibility across devices. The digital experience should span multiple channels (ex: responsive web apps, mobile apps, internal tools)
• Design and deliver an e-commerce tool that meets the need of the organization
• Develop integrations that maintain and enhance the functionality and usability of the enterprise commerce platforms
• Experience designing experiments (A/B tests), analyzing user behaviour, and iterating on product features to improve conversion and revenue
• Conduct regular QA testing to ensure data accuracy and secure data exchange.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• 5+ years leading high performing engineering teams and hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• 3+ years experience with e-commerce development and integrations; as well as mobile development
• Advanced knowledge in at least one or more programming language(s)
• Advanced knowledge of software applications and technical processes with considerable in-depth knowledge in one or more technical disciplines
• Practical cloud native experience
• Strong understanding of AI, data analytics, automation, and emerging technology trends.
• Experience in healthcare, hospitality, long-term care, or a related sector considered an asset.
• Proven track record applying AI considered an asset

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.

If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People**, apply today!**

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.