Senior Applications Developer

Sobeys; Stellarton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

Employee stock plan

10% in-store discount

Virtual healthcare

Learning & development

Parental leave top-up

Paid vacation

Job summary

Sobeys is seeking a Senior Application Developer to design, build, and optimize Azure-based applications and microservices. You will integrate with external APIs, conduct design reviews, and write comprehensive test plans to ensure scalable and secure solutions across Sobeys’ cloud ecosystem.

You will collaborate with DevOps and cross-functional teams, provide production support, and help translate business requirements into robust technical specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years in Azure application development with Node.js, C# and .NetFramework.
• Strong experience with cloud-native development and APIs (REST, JWT, OAuth).
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, Cosmos DB.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
• Azure PaaS experience: Docker, Azure Container Apps/ARO, ACR, Key Vault, and Application Gateway.
• Experience with ARM templates and Bicep for infra automation.
• Knowledge of load balancing, monitoring, and observability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance Azure-based applications and microservices.
• Build and maintain integrations with third-party systems and APIs.
• Conduct design and code reviews to ensure quality and standards.
• Create unit test plans with detailed test cases.
• Provide accurate estimates from analysis and design specs.
• Ensure scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency of Azure resources.
• Maintain security and compliance alignment.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices.
• Provide Tier 2/3 production support for cloud apps.
• Collaborate with DevOps and stakeholders to implement features.

Skills

Azure development

Node.js

C#

.NetFramework

REST APIs

JWT/OAuth

SQL/NoSQL

CI/CD

Docker

Azure DevOps

ARM templates

Bicep

Container Apps

Security/compliance

Testing frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Cosmos DB

Docker

Azure Container Apps

ARO

Application Gateway

Key Vault

ACR

ARM templates

Bicep

Azure DevOps

Job description

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a full-time opportunity for a Senior Application Developer. This role can be based out of one our main offices including: Stellarton, NS; Mississauga, ON; Calgary, AB.

As a Senior Application Developer With Sobeys, You Will

• Design, develop, and enhance Azure-based applications and microservices to support platform functionality.
• Build and maintain seamless integrations with third-party systems and APIs.
• Conduct design and code reviews to ensure the solution delivered conforms to IT and team standards and quality software delivery practices.
• Create unit test plans with detailed test cases.
• Provide accurate estimates from analysis and design specifications for yourself and other team members to work on.
• Ensure application scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness by optimizing Azure resources.
• Ensure solutions align with security and compliance standards.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices.
• Address and resolve bugs and performance issues promptly to ensure system reliability.
• Resolve problems with increasingly less supervision.
• Maintain application performance and availability to support system uptime.
• Provide Tier 2 or Tier 3 production support of cloud applications
• Support the application outside business hours in case of critical issues.
• Work closely with DevOps, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to implement new features and improvements.
• Support analyst in converting business requirements into technical specifications and solutions.
• Capture and define technical and operational requirements for solutions.
• Ensure the development of detailed functional, technical and operational specifications for delivery of recommended solutions.
• Ensure all documentation is created, up to date and correct before solutions or changes are implemented into production.
• Provide user, operational and system documentation for implementation.

Your Experience And Resume Will Show Us

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years in Azure application development: Proficiency in Node.js, C# and .NetFramework
• Strong experience with cloud-native development and APIs: Experience with secure data exchange over REST APIs (encryption, security best practices), implementation of JWT access & refresh tokens, and OAuth flow.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases: Understanding of Cosmos DB (container partition strategy, query optimization, DB caching).
• Experience in implementing automated testing frameworks and building automated test harness
• Azure PaaS Expertise: Containerization & Orchestration using Docker, Azure Container Apps / ARO, Application Gateway, Key Vault, and Azure Container Registry (ACR).
• Experience in Azure DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines including hands-on experience with ARM templates and Bicep for infrastructure automation and deployment.
• Experience in load balancing and auto-scaling.
• Experience in Monitoring and Observability capabilities.
• Azure Developer Associate (preferred).
• Ability to conduct research into software-related issues and products.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in learning and understanding new technologies.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and standard development processes.

Who We Are

Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.

Learn More About Our Story And Culture

Who We Are | Why Work With Us

Total Rewards

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life.

• health and dental benefits
• retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan
• a 10% in-store discount at participating banners
• virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• learning and development opportunities
• parental leave top-up
• paid vacation

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth.

Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

Additional Information

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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.