Senior Software Developer

SSENSE; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Parental top up program

Generous Employee Discount

Access to telemedicine

Savings and retirement plan matching contributions

Gender affirmation coverage

Job summary

A global technology platform in Montreal seeks a Senior Software Developer to design and deliver high-quality software solutions. You will build scalable product services and ensure systems are reliable and maintainable. Candidates must have at least 7 years of software development experience and proficiency in cloud resources. Additionally, knowledge of French is required due to the location. This role offers a hybrid work model and extensive benefits, including health coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of software development experience.
• Proficiency with cloud resources, ideally with certification.
• Deep technical expertise in software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable product services and data flows.
• Develop high-quality, well-tested software solutions.
• Track key system metrics to prevent discrepancies.

Skills

Proficiency with cloud resources (AWS/Google Cloud/Azure)

Experience with containers and orchestration frameworks (Kubernetes)

Experience with microservices and developing backend services

Ability to write different levels of tests (Unit, Contract, Integration, E2E)

French language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree

Job description

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 Role

The Senior Software Developer is responsible for designing and delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions that solve complex business problems and enable teams to move faster. The role applies deep technical expertise, architectural judgment, and mentoring to ensure systems are reliable, maintainable, and aligned with business priorities.

What You Will Do

• Build scalable product services and data flows that support core finance and merchandising capabilities such as pricing, costing, margin calculation, and financial reconciliation.
• Develop high-quality, well-tested software that ensures accuracy, consistency, and auditability of financial and merchandising data across systems.
• Establish domain-aligned technical patterns and data contracts that enable reliable integrations between finance, merchandising, and downstream platforms.
• Oversee the technical implementation of product features to ensure compliance with financial controls, data governance standards, and internal policies.
• Manage technical trade-offs and domain complexity by balancing delivery speed with long‑term maintainability, correctness, and regulatory readiness.
• Track key system metrics such as data accuracy, processing latency, and failure rates to proactively prevent financial discrepancies and operational issues.
• Report on delivery status, financial‑data risks, and solution impacts to product, finance, and engineering stakeholders to support informed decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; Master’s degree an asset.
• A minimum of 7 years of software development experience.
• Proficiency with cloud resources (AWS/Google Cloud/Azure) with the ability to operate them for the components owners; certification would be an asset.
• Experience with containers and orchestration frameworks (Kubernetes).
• Experience with microservices and developing backend services.
• Able to write different levels of tests (Unit, Contract, Integration, E2E).
• French language is required as it is the language in the Quebec province.

What Sets You Apart

• Agile/Devops Practices: Independently architects and leads the implementation of complex, multi‑team Agile/DevOps workflows, coaching multiple teams or departments in advanced framework application (e.g., SAFe).
• Continuous Improvement: Leads complex projects (e.g., Six Sigma Black Belt level). Identifies and implements lasting, cross‑functional process redesigns to achieve significant gains.
• Critical Thinking: Considers all key variables in a situation, applies established criteria, and makes logical, objective decisions for most day‑to‑day challenges.
• Data Analysis & Interpretation: Competently performs standard analytical processes (e.g., trend analysis, correlation) and draws clear, fact‑based conclusions for routine business questions and functional reporting.

Additional Information

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!

Hybrid remote/in-office