Intermediate Software Developer (Frontend - Dev II) - 2024 Contract (until Dec 13)

At Loblaw Digital, we know that our customers expect the best from us. Whether that means building the best, most innovative online shopping experiences, or designing an app that will impact the lives of people across the country, we’re up for the challenge. Loblaw Digital is the team responsible for building and operating the online businesses of Canada’s largest and most successful retailer. Based in downtown Toronto, we are an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and collaborative team working towards transforming the way Canadians shop by creating leading eCommerce experiences in the online grocery shopping, beauty, pharmacy, loyalty, and apparel spaces, and we’re only just getting started! To achieve these goals, we are looking for talented and passionate individuals who want to collaborate and solve challenging problems and make significant and lasting impact on Canadians. 

Location: This role can be based out of 500 Lakeshore Blvd W, or 243 Consumers Road

The impact you'll make

As an Intermediate Software Developer (Frontend - Dev II) you will be building media solutions for Advanced powered by Loblaw. Advance powered by Loblaw™ drives brands forward. We are unlocking Loblaw’s exclusive purchase pattern data, customer intelligence, and millions of daily connections with shoppers to drive growth for our business partners. Backed by both the country’s leading grocery and pharma retailer, and the nation’s leading loyalty program, PC Optimum ™, we have a unique set of assets to help consumer brands reach customers and grow their retail business more effectively. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in front-end technologies such as React, Vue, and Angular, to develop and enhance our digital platforms. You will be a leader in our collaborative team of Ad Tech developers, working closely with Engineering, UX, Product, and QA teams to deliver high-quality, polished experiences to various business divisions.

What you'll do

• Develop, implement, and maintain applications built in React, ensuring seamless integration with our back-end services.
• Lead and mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving.
• Drive the design and development of reusable components, advocating for efficient, maintainable code.
• Conduct and participate in code, architecture, and technical reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Proactively explore and advocate for new front-end technologies and standards that enhance our development processes and user experiences.

What you'll need

• Proven expertise in React and a strong foundation in JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and responsive design.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to guide projects from conception to implementation.
• Proficient in working with Git, including experience with pull requests, code reviews, and CI/CD systems.
• A collaborative approach to building and debugging complex systems, combined with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong UX/UI capabilities, with a focus on leveraging modern browser technologies to create consumer-facing products.
• A passion for enhancing software development workflows/processes and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Nice to haves: Experience with TypeScript, Jest, GraphQL, Redux, Node.js, Next.js, Babel, Angular and Highcharts

How you’ll succeed

At Loblaw Digital, we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections. We’re able to keep innovating because our colleagues are passionate about their work and excited about the future of eCommerce. You will get to work with some of the best digital minds and will have the support of world class technologies to craft products our customers will love!

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.