Principal Software Engineer

CSC Generation; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecommerce company in Canada is seeking a highly experienced software developer to lead software delivery for their platform. This role involves mentorship of engineering teams, partnership with design and engineering leaders, and a focus on modern engineering practices. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, with deep expertise in Java Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Node.js, as well as strong front-end skills using HTML, CSS, and React. A vibrant work environment supports career advancement and skill enhancement.

Benefits

Paid time off

401(k)/RRSP match

Employee discounts

Work with cutting-edge AI tools

Engaging work environment

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of professional software development experience, particularly in ecommerce.
• Proven history of leading engineering teams and delivering production-grade software.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end software delivery for the ecommerce platform.
• Serve as a technical mentor and coach for engineers.
• Partner with Product Design and Engineering leadership to deliver scalable features.
• Champion modern engineering practices.
• Own reliability monitoring and incident response.

Skills

Java Spring Framework

Spring Boot

Node.js

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

React

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Job description

Employer Industry: Outdoor Retail Ecommerce

Why consider this job opportunity

• Opportunity to work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership, gaining mentorship from top operators.
• Accelerated career path with quick advancement for high performers.
• Competitive benefits including paid time off, 401(k)/RRSP match, and employee discounts.
• Work with cutting‑edge AI tools, enhancing your skills in automation and modern tech stacks.
• Engaging and challenging work environment that fosters growth and innovation.

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Lead end‑to‑end software delivery, including architecture design, development, testing, deployment, documentation, and production support for the ecommerce platform.
• Serve as a technical mentor and coach for engineers, supporting code reviews and technical decisions.
• Partner with Product Design and Engineering leadership to deliver scalable, user‑focused features.
• Champion modern engineering practices such as clean architecture, unit testing, and performance optimization.
• Own reliability monitoring, alerting, and incident response for mission‑critical systems.

What is Required (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Over 10 years of professional software development experience, particularly in ecommerce.
• Expertise in Java Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Node.js.
• Strong front‑end experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React.
• Proven history of leading engineering teams and delivering production‑grade software.

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Proficiency in at least one core backend language such as Java, Python, or C#.
• Experience with NoSQL or document‑oriented databases.
• Hands‑on skills with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with AWS or GCP and cloud‑first architecture.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to think creatively and strategically.

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