Staff Engineer, Development

What you'll do

Working within our store technology team, the Staff Engineer will utilize their strong background in Java Spring Boot, Angular, container technologies, and Azure Cloud to design, develop, and maintain our in-store software solutions that enhance both the customer and employee experience.

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of high-performance, scalable store technology applications using Java Spring Boot and Angular

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other engineers to define architecture, identify technical challenges, and provide innovative solutions

• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing

• Utilize container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes to manage and deploy applications efficiently

• Implement best practices for cloud-native development using Microsoft Azure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and cost-efficiency

• Participate in code reviews, ensuring code quality and adherence to industry best practices

• Drive initiatives for continuous improvement in engineering practices, tools, and processes

• Troubleshoot production issues as needed and perform root cause analysis to prevent recurrence

What you bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

• 8+ years of professional experience in software development with a focus on Java Spring Boot and Angular frameworks

• Strong expertise in container technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes

• Proven experience with Azure Cloud services including but not limited to Azure App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure DevOps, and other related tools

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently or collaboratively in an agile environment

• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design principles

• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Experience working within the retail industry or on store technology projects is desired

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions

• Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments is preferred

• Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in tech communities is desired

Hybrid

We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited ("CTC") is one of Canada's most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.