Full Stack Software Developer II

Job Responsibility: FULL STACK SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - Permanent, Full-Time

We want you to join our team!

You're a go-getter with a passion for innovation and finding a better way, and you approach headwinds with an inquisitive mind and ownership thinking. You know that people are the heart and soul of an organization, and that when you and your team work together, there is no limit to the great things you can achieve. If you're ready to make the move to a company where you can grow, learn, and thrive, know there's a place for you here at Book Depot. We're a Canada's Best Managed company with an award-winning culture - and we're the largest bargain book wholesaler and online retailer in North America. Our hard-working team is dedicated to Enchanting the Minds of readers around the world each and every day - especially those who have the greatest need - and as a leader in our industry for more than 30 years, we have the automation it takes to push the limits of technology, grit and determination, and a set of guiding core values that make all the difference in fulfilling our purpose and giving our customers the best experience ever:

• WE NOT ME - we understand that success is fleeting if we don't put others first
• KICK SOME MOON DUST - we believe that the key to greatness is to be willing to go where no one has ever gone before
• RIDE TOGETHER. WIN TOGETHER - we believe that the whole TEAM is greater than the sum of its individual players and Together Everyone Achieves More
• WE EAT THE STINKY CHEESE - we have a curious mind, and never stop learning
• WAKE UP. BE AWESOME. REPEAT - we believe that working hard is the result of a great attitude and passion for living each day at our best, and
• NO DONKEYS - we know that life is too short to work with, or do business with, those that think and act like donkeys.

Come join our team and help us make the best kind of impact! To learn more about Book Depot, please visit our website at:

Our Opportunity

We have an opportunity available for a permanent, full-time, Full Stack Software Developer onsite at our Thorold main office and distribution center. The successful candidate will join our team of 10 IT professionals. We are looking for someone with a passion for technology and learning and who will be dedicated to supporting our IT team as they constantly pursue new challenges across a large variety of projects. The successful candidate will implement and maintain software to drive business needs by providing departments with the tools and reporting they require. The successful candidate will additionally integrate automation initiatives and support surrounding systems, maintain our in-house warehouse management system and provide solutions to business challenges using a high understanding of current business systems and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and support Book Depot's in-house WMS
• Develop and support automation in Book Depot
• Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, log problems and document fixes
• Investigate, monitor, and make recommendations for complicated problems or complaints
• Assess infrastructure and platforms to judge feasibility and usefulness of available tools and resources
• Track, resolve and document root causes of user technical problems
• Identify problems with information technology system operations and provide potential work arounds
• Respond to requests for new or configured hardware or software to keep inventory up to date
• Track and monitor day-to-day performance of systems and conduct analysis with the goal of improving performance
• Monitor user activities to detect problems and support end-users
• Assist with managing outages and internal customer relations
• Train users in managing systems and write user documentation
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and install computer hardware and software
• Develop and deliver operational reports and summaries of problems or technical difficulties
• Write and communicate technical requirements for new and ongoing projects
• Raise information, bug and feature requests to the development team or senior support specialists
• Enforce and improve documentation and maintenance strategies
• Collaborate with external vendors to research and implement projects or solutions and resolve issues as they arise

• Other related responsibilities as required

People and Culture:

• Model Book Depot's values in all that you do and hold others accountable in maintaining the integrity of them
• Enable Book Depot's purpose-driven culture of Enchanting the Mind, that is values-aligned, family friendly, high-performing and innovative; and recognize team members who are consistently contributing to this culture
• Ensure everyone is pulling together in the same direction and that you are prioritizing departmental and individual goals
• Champion, influence, embrace and motivate change, with a strategic mindset for continuous improvement and scalability
• Actively empower the learning and professional growth of your team through encouraging your team's participation in Book Depot University (BDU), and also being a participant
• Provide mentorship and meaningful feedback to your team

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Programming or Computer Science or related field or equivalent training and experience required
• Minimum 3 years' experience with the technologies currently used by Book Depot
• Strong SQL programming (queries, stored procedures, indexes, troubleshooting, etc)
• C#, ASP.net, MVC framework, Python, Bootstrap, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and JSON
• Angular & Angular Material framework experience would be an asset
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Containerization, Git and Entity Framework would be an asset
• Ability to work in a high-performing and fast-paced work environment
• Proven ability to stay organized with a heavy and diverse workload
• Strong attention to detail, identifying and sharing continuous improvement opportunities
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Goal-oriented, with growth mindset
• Willing to learn

Other Considerations:

Please note this is an onsite position at our Thorold main office and distribution centre. Our full-time opportunities include great perks such as health and dental benefits and an Employee and Family Assistance Program with 100% employer-paid premiums after the fulfillment of a waiting period, an annual incentive bonus opportunity, and paid time off to volunteer and live out our core purpose, Enchanting the Mind.

We very much appreciate and thank you for your application and interest in Book Depot Inc., however, only those individuals selected to participate in our interview process will be contacted. We will keep all resumes received for one year.

Book Depot Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations necessary.