Developer

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.




Are you interested in joining our IT team and contribute to the creation of innovative and quality driven solutions? Then this developer opportunity at Simons is for you.

The person in this role plays a key part in the design and development of integration and web services. Reporting to the Director of Solutions Architecture & Software Engineering, they will be responsible for developing robust microservices while ensuring the performance, reliability, and scalability of our systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design back-end integration services using the Java programming language. 

• Develop and support web services and cross-system integration services 

• Collaborate with the team to propose effective technical solutions for data exchange needs. 

• Contribute to application containerization by working with Docker and Kubernetes. 

• Develop unit tests to ensure code quality and stability. 

• Perform estimates and develop prototypes to validate technical decisions. 

• Maintain and improve existing applications by adding new features and optimizing the code. 

Desired Profile 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or any other related field. 

• Have at least two (2) years of corporate experience in a role related to Java application development. 

• Have advanced knowledge of relational database modeling (SQL). 

• Be familiar with the concepts of microservices and event-driven architecture (EDA). 

• Have corporate experience with Kubernetes. 

• Be familiar with technologies such as Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, and Pub/Sub (a plus). 

• Be familiar with ArgoCD and GitHub Actions (a plus). 

• Be able to communicate in French and English, both verbally and in writing. 

Benefits

• Telemedicine services and an Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).  

• Comprehensive group insurance plan and Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).  

• Work from home one day each week. 

• Up to 40% employee discount on purchases at Simons.  

• Fully equipped fitness center with locker rooms and kinesiology services.  

• On-site cafeteria offering a wide variety of affordable meal options.  

• 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.