Technical Analyst – Enterprise Applications

La Maison Simons; Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telemedicine service and employee and 

Group insurance and RRSP plan withemlo

Job summary

Simons in Quebec City is seeking an experienced Enterprise Applications Analyst to help evolve, optimize, and modernize its application portfolio while ensuring stability and high quality of technology solutions.

Reporting to the IT Team Lead, Enterprise Application Technologies, you will collaborate with development, integration, and operations teams; produce analyses and documentation; and contribute to modernization initiatives while supporting business operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Five (5) to eight (8) years of experience in technical analysis, application support, systems integration, or enterprise systems operations.
• Solid understanding of enterprise applications, system integrations, data flows, and application architectures.
• Experience working in technology environments that combine legacy systems with modern platforms.
• Experience with IBM i (AS/400), RPG, APIs, integration platforms, Kafka, or similar technologies is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both French and English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the performance, availability, and maintainability of enterprise applications to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with development, integration, and operations teams to design and implement high-performing, sustainable solutions.
• Produce technical analyses, specifications, and documentation required for application enhancements and system integrations.
• Participate in incident analysis, identify root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Contribute to application modernization initiatives, technical debt reduction, and the continuous improvement of enterprise platforms.
• Participate in solution validation, deployment, and post-implementation monitoring to ensure quality and stability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Bilingual French/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Software Engineering

Tools

IBM i (AS/400)

RPG

APIs

Kafka

Integration platforms

Job description

Simons was founded in 1840 by John Simons in Quebec City. Originally a dry goods store, the family company is known today for accessible and inspired fashion. It is committed to cultivating creativity and building meaningful relationships with its staff, partners, and clientele. The company cares about the environment and about the communities in which it does business.

Simons is recognized as a fashion authority with an original shopping concept. Exclusive collections, emerging local and nationally recognized brands, and pieces by top designer names are all available under one roof in the store's distinctive zones.

The person in this role plays a key part in the evolution, performance, and long-term sustainability of Simons' enterprise applications that support business operations. Reporting to the IT Team Lead, Enterprise Application Technologies, this person contributes to the analysis, continuous improvement, and modernization of the application portfolio while ensuring the stability and quality of technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Analyze the performance, availability, and maintainability of enterprise applications to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.

• Collaborate with development, integration, and operations teams to design and implement high-performing, sustainable solutions.

• Produce technical analyses, specifications, and documentation required for application enhancements and system integrations.

• Participate in incident analysis, identify root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

• Contribute to application modernization initiatives, technical debt reduction, and the continuous improvement of enterprise platforms.

• Participate in solution validation, deployment, and post-implementation monitoring to ensure quality and stability.

Desired Profile :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Five (5) to eight (8) years of experience in technical analysis, application support, systems integration, or enterprise systems operations.

• Solid understanding of enterprise applications, system integrations, data flows, and application architectures.

• Experience working in technology environments that combine legacy systems with modern platforms.

• Experience with IBM i (AS/400), RPG, APIs, integration platforms, Kafka, or similar technologies is considered an asset.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both French and English, both verbally and in writing.

Offered Benefits:

• Telemedicine service and employee and family assistance program.

• Group insurance and RRSP plan with employer contribution.

• Up to 40% discount on your purchases.

• Training area with changing rooms and kinesiology services.

• Cafeteria service offering an extensive and affordable menu.

• And much more

At Simons, people are at the heart of all that we do. We pay special attention to the well-being of our employees and their families, highlighting important moments that mark their journey, including service anniversaries and significant life milestones.

Creativity, community, and respect are an integral part of our DNA. We offer everyone the opportunity to build a career that’s suited to them, whether that’s at our stores, head office, or Campus in Quebec City. Proud to recognize our teams’ contributions, we provide competitive work conditions as well as a comprehensive and scalable range of benefits. We also promote flexibility and a welcoming, inclusive, and caring work environment, where everybody can reach their full potential.

Take this opportunity to join our dedicated team and make a difference at a company where people are the top priority.