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Software Engineer (8-Month Contract) Toronto, ON, Canada Req #726 Monday, March 31, 2025About UsThe Ontario Cannabis Store provides safe, responsible access to recreational cannabis for adults 19 and older. We operate the sole legal online store for recreational cannabis in Ontario and are the provincial wholesaler of cannabis for private retail stores.Working at the OCS is a unique opportunity to be part of an agile start-up in a ground-breaking new industry. Were a diverse team passionate about delivering a great customer experience, working together with mutual respect and building value out of our differences. Were an inclusive organization that understands that delivering great results comes out of ensuring every voice is heard.About the RoleWere seeking a Software Engineer to join our team! The Software Engineer will be a member of the IT Development team and will be responsible for developing individual projects and applications (e.g., Omnichannel, D365, etc.). They will be highly proficient in specific applications and technologies and will be able to identify emerging technologies that could benefit this domain. They will also collaborate with other Software Engineers to troubleshoot technical issues effectively.Additionally, they will foster strong relationships with Architects, the Strategy & Transformation team, and business leads at OCS to understand project designs and deliver on all technology requirements. They will execute development plans in alignment with solution designs and work closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure defect-free code. The Software Engineer will also coordinate with the Quality Assurance and DevOps teams for transition planning to the support team and will provide Level 3 support for completed development work.About Your DayProvides input from a systems perspectiveDevelops and provides effort estimates for design and development activities across their area of expertiseRefactor and migrate legacy code and systems to new cutting-edge technologiesProficient knowledge in the application domainPracticed ability to influence strategy within the application domain and related domainDesigns components within their specific software application/technologyTranslate functional requirements and wireframes into working technologyDeploy established development tools, guidelines, and conventions and advocate solutions for the application/solutionDevelops real time and batch interface programs and scalable and high-performance interfacesDevelops small/midsize applications where there is no commercially available solutionAnalyzes current and new information systems requirementsWrites programs to extract, translate, load, and verify data using an enterprise messaging layer (i.e. Kafka)Develops programs to address requirements for data conversions and other data transformationsAbility to configure SaaS, COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) Software with trainingParticipates in system and application upgrades and other support activities as neededAssists users in solving programs and answers systems and application-related questionsDevelops programs for automatic correction of erroneous dataAdheres to programming standards when performing analysis, writing documentation, and testing componentsDevelop code utilizing modern development practices such as Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, and agile methodologiesParticipate in Secure Code reviewsDevelop Unit test cases and validates test results during testingTests and debugs application in conjunction with businessUtilize test-driven development and automated testing frameworksDevelops documentation for the programs written or modifiedProvide input for training materialsParticipate in triage meetings involving all the required stakeholders, to discuss actions on any defects and issues the testing team has found during testingInvestigate, resolve and escalate problems and develop recommendations for resolution.Identifies need for technical assistance to help in problem resolutionEscalates issues as appropriateAbout YouPost-Secondary education in Computer Science, Information Technology or related areas OR equivalent combination of education and experienceSignificant experience in Systems Integration and Application DevelopmentExperience within the Retail or B2B Systems industry is an assetCertification in Microsoft Dynamics AX and D365 is an asset3+ years of experience with developing websites and web-based applicationsExperience with database technologies such as Oracle and Microsoft SQLStrong working proficiency in cloud-based services (Azure / AWS / GCP) environment3+ years of experience of Java application and programming best practicesAbility to provide production support and respond quicklyResolve production incidents with SME level of knowledgeComfortable to use Jira, Confluence, Figma and related tools in day-to-day activitiesAbility to work in Agile methodologyStrong analytical data-driven thinking skillsHTML5, CSS3, SCSS, JavaScript, jQuery, React. Shopify Liquid Theme development with 3+ years of modern JavaScript framework experienceExperience with Shopify API specifications and development skills including RESTful API (OpenAPI, Admin API, Storefront API and Ajax API)Experience with Shopify liquid themes, Algolia, Canada Post, Google APIs, Google Analytics and Middleware back-end integrationExperience building on eCommerce PlatformsExperience building and integrating web-interfaces with Web APIs using REST (JSON) and XML / JSON parsing techniquesExperience with Visual Studio Code, Accessibility Tool like Axe, NVDA, Jaws, VoiceOver in Safari, TalkBack in Android, Shopify CLI Tools and GulpExperience with Apache, Maven, RabbitMQ queues, Spring and SpringBoot, Swagger, and Postman.Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)Strong understanding of Shopify and Java ModulesStrong understanding of day-to-day agile operations, month end and year end close processAbout the JobThis position currently offers a fully remote work schedule. (The in-office requirement is depending on business needs. The OCS office is located near York Mills and Yonge St. However, OCS reserves the right to change this policy and its office location at any time.)City: Toronto, ONEmployment Type: 8-Month Contract, Full-TimeRequired Travel: Rare, usually within the GTACompensationThe target hiring range for this position is $95,000- $110,000. This is a pay grade 7 role, with a salary range of $81,805.90 - $ 122,284.74. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.We are committed to providing an accessible, equitable and inclusive candidate and employee experience. We provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and in employment. If you require an accommodation please let us know, we will work with you to meet your needs.Job Family Individual ContributorJob Function Information TechnologyPay Type SalaryApply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr