Senior Software Developer - Platform

SSENSE is a global technology platform operating at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. Headquartered in Montreal, it features a mix of established and emerging luxury brands across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and Everything Else™. SSENSE has garnered critical acclaim as both an e-commerce engine and a producer of cultural content, generating an average of 100 million monthly page views.

About the Job

SSENSE is looking for a Senior Developer passionate about developer tooling to join our growing technology team. You'll significantly impact the developer experience by building and maintaining essential internal tools, shaping our CI/CD landscape, and automating code generation to improve productivity and consistency. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in a fast-paced environment. You will also contribute to knowledge sharing, recruitment, and mentoring junior developers.

What you will do:

• Product delivery: Write testable, efficient, and reusable code suitable for continuous integration and deployment, respecting best practices and SSENSE development standards
• Ownership and accountability: Be accountable for code quality, with the assistance of a QA Analyst, by conducting adequate testing
• Knowledge sharing and coaching: Mentor junior developers through code reviews, contribute to internal learning platforms, and participate in onboarding to foster continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
• Architecture: Contribute to solution designs, challenging other members on technical decisions and explaining the technical design to junior developers so they can write documentation for the rest of the team
• Recruiting: Participate in HR recruiting events, helping to identify and recruit top developers

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  5+ years of software development experience, preferably with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.

• Proficient in coding complex features using Typescript/React/NodeJS/Python, with experience in backend development and REST APIs.

• Experience with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), microservices, and event-driven architecture.

• Skilled in CI/CD practices (e.g., Jenkins, Travis), PostgreSQL at scale, caching technologies (Redis), and cloud resources (AWS/GCP/Azure).

• Strong testing practices (unit, contract, integration, E2E), Git proficiency, and excellent communication skills. Familiarity with Domain Driven Design is a plus.

What Sets your Apart:

• Highly analytical and detail-oriented with a solution-oriented mindset and a can-do attitude.

• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and influence others, driving positive change within a team.

• Strong team player with a high sense of accountability and ownership.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving technological landscape.

Why Join Us:

• Extended health and dental benefits, including comprehensive mental health programs and coverage
• Parental top up program
• Generous Employee Discount
• Access to telemedicine and employee and family assistance program
• Savings and retirement plan matching contributions
• Gender Affirmation Coverage
• Opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies and an innovative team that’s pushing the boundaries of technology

SSENSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need special accommodations, let us know. We will do our best to accommodate you

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