Software Engineer II - Temporary (13 months)

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX: 

ARC’TERYX is growing - in guest experience excellence, in variety and sophistication of business models, and in operational volume and critical workflows. The Technology group is a key part of supporting and accelerating ARC’TERYX growth!

As a Software Engineer II , your contributions will significantly enhance user experiences and support business outcomes. You will play a key role in feature implementation by offering insightful ideas and suggestions, analyzing and proposing improvements to the technical architecture of the features, and implementing in code. Collaborating with a team of driven and experienced software engineers, you will work alongside colleagues who are passionate about proactively improving existing systems and ensuring long-term operational stability.

This role is based out of ARC’TERYX headquarters in North Vancouver, BC. We are open to a hybrid or remote work. Remote candidates must be committed to Pacific time zone hours. Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

The technology team builds the backbone for arcteryx.com websites. We work with cross-functional agile squads to build and roll out new features, improve performances, and build self-serve tool for our business stakeholders to create an amazing online experience for our guests.

If you were in the Software Engineer II role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

• Having accountability for development direction and health of medium-sized features from technical design to launch


• Breaking down large requests into manageable sub-tasks, prioritizing work effectively and ensuring steady progress by focusing on essential details


• Being an active participant in the technical design process and writing test plans to ensure the quality and reliability of the software


• Upholding and improving best practices for the team, providing constructive feedback to peers and managers, and proactively seeking clarification and guidance when needed


• Executing performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability, automation


• Understanding how your work contributes to the larger picture of the team and identify conflicting requirements


• Performing bug fixes and improvements, sometimes in unfamiliar areas requiring requirements research


• Aligning with ARC'TERYX leadership practices and culture in your daily work

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

• Owning a set of features you’ve developed with your team, and a become the go to person


• Leading team meetings about your area of expertise


• Initiating refactoring of low performing part of the software


• Contributing to the software architecture of new products


• Improving the tests and quality of the application


• Defining clear contracts between systems and maintaining integration


• Setting up non regression detection systems with SLA

Are you our next Software Engineer II?

• You have 4+ years of experience in a professional software engineering role of increasing responsibility and sophistication


• You are proficient in multiple programming languages and fluent in at least one of them


• You have been programming with C#, PHP, and JavaScript for multiple years.


• You have worked with transactional and NoSQL databases


• You have strong experience writing and maintaining automated user and unit tests 


• You have strong experience integrating with 3rd party APIs, OAuth 2.0, and headless architectures


• You have experience working with cloud computing providers, container solutions, and CI/CD pipelines.


• You have experience with CDN, Web Server, and Load balancer configuration and management.


• You have great communication, problem solving, and documentation skills


• You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions


• You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity 


• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it 

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is CAD$82,000 - CAD$108,000 

Total Rewards

Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.  

We’re committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.  

In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:  

• Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


• Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.


• Time & Flexibilit y - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).


• Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.


• Growth, community & gear  - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events) , Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).  

*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.  

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance. 

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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