Developer

Simons was founded in 1840 by John Simons in Quebec City. Originally a dry goods store, the family company is known today for accessible and inspired fashion. It is committed to cultivating creativity and building meaningful relationships with its staff, partners, and clientele. The company cares about the environment and about the communities in which it does business.

Simons is recognized as a fashion authority with an original shopping concept. Exclusive collections, emerging local and nationally recognized brands, and pieces by top designer names are all available under one roof in the store’s distinctive zones.

The person in this role plays a key part in the design and development of integration services and web services. Reporting to the Director of Solutions Architecture & Software Engineering, they will be responsible for developing robust microservices while ensuring the performance, reliability, and scalability of the systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Back-End integration services using the Java programming language.
• Develop and support web services and inter-system integration services.
• Collaborate with the team to propose effective technical solutions for data exchange needs.
• Contribute to the containerization of applications by working with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Develop unit tests to ensure code quality and stability.
• Provide estimates and develop prototypes to validate technical choices.
• Maintain and enhance existing applications by adding new features and optimizing code.

Desired Profile

• Hold a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Have at least two (2) years of professional experience in a Java application development role.
• Possess advanced knowledge in relational database modeling (SQL).
• Be familiar with microservices and event-driven architecture (EDA).
• Be familiar with technologies such as Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, and Pub/Sub (an asset).
• Have enterprise experience with Kubernetes.
• Be familiar with ArgoCD and GitHub Actions (an asset).
• Be able to communicate in both French and English, spoken and written.

Offered Benefits

• Telemedicine service and employee and family assistance program.
• Group insurance and RRSP plan with employer contribution.
• Up to 40% discount on your purchases.
• Training area with changing rooms and kinesiology services.
• Cafeteria service offering an extensive and affordable menu.
• And much more...

At Simons, people are at the heart of all that we do. We pay special attention to the well-being of our employees and their families, highlighting important moments that mark their journey, including service anniversaries and significant life milestones.

Creativity, community, and respect are an integral part of our DNA. We offer everyone the opportunity to build a career that’s suited to them, whether that’s at our stores, head office, or Campus in Quebec City. Proud to recognize our teams’ contributions, we provide competitive work conditions as well as a comprehensive and scalable range of benefits. We also promote flexibility and a welcoming, inclusive, and caring work environment, where everybody can reach their full potential.

Take this opportunity to join our dedicated team and make a difference at a company where people are the top priority.