Senior Software Developer — Full-Stack Javascript - E-Commerce

As a Senior Software Developer at Orium, you'll work with high-profile enterprise clients on projects that impact thousands of people every day. You’ll use Composable and a design system to execute a front-end eCommerce project using Agile methods. You will integrate third-party eCommerce components to achieve the desired functionality. Reporting to the Manager, Software Development, your role will feature plenty of technical challenges and opportunities to improve the practice and process of software development at Orium.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Proactively update stakeholders on project progress and decision-making rationale
• Document and diagram designs to communicate with project stakeholders and clients
• Communicate effectively with clients to gather requirements, provide project updates, and address any concerns or questions.
• Prioritize and estimate work to be done alongside designers and Engagement Manager to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget. Be transparent about progress
• Lead other developers in creating and implementing project work
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and consistency across the team.

Skills And Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of modern web technologies and techniques such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, Graphql, Next.js, Node.js, Chakra UI, React Query and TypeScript
• Industry experience in eCommerce or retail POS/OMS systems technology
• Good interpersonal and client-facing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients.
• Knowledge of the intricacies of working mobile versus desktop
• 5+ years of industry experience as a full-stack JavaScript developer, both front-end and back-end

Is the Role a Fit for You?

The Senior Developer role emphasizes team collaboration, technical proficiency, and leadership in your area of expertise. You’ll find fulfillment in the role if you:

• Find passion in new challenges. Every chance to learn and move things forward with your can-do attitude or to share your entrepreneurship excites you.
• Delight in making things. You thrill at the concept of going beyond the theoretical and applying your ideas, skills, and expertise to products used by people every day.
• Thoroughly enjoy collaborative work. Knowledge sharing and the chance to be part of a team who co-owns the output, instead of a solo hero who lives and dies by their work alone, is important to you.

Benefits And Perks

• Enjoy a flexible schedule of full-time hours. As a remote-first organization, we care about the work you do, but it’s up to you to choose where and how you do it.
• Our Toronto HQ is a modern, ergonomic space complete with hotelling standing/sitting desks available and an open-concept social atmosphere.
• On top of standard medical and dental coverage, we offer benefits like a parental leave top-up plan, an EAP, mental health coverage, virtual healthcare and a minimum vacation policy.
• Experiment with new techniques, wear multiple hats and learn about new disciplines.
• Explore ongoing opportunities for professional development: training, conferences, certifications, and in-house peer mentorship.
• Pursue independent projects, explore new ideas, and challenge yourself in your field with dedicated “Awesome time” (self-directed professional development) annually and quarterly training budgets.
• Additional perks are available including in-house mindfulness sessions, an employee stock option plan, remote group get-togethers, and more!

Performance and Growth Expectations

We emphasize accountability for outcomes, but autonomy in activities. Your work will be measured across a number of data points (peer, leader & project team feedback) and will also be measured on the basis of client and user satisfaction. Your growth path is in your hands— you’ll have ongoing meetings with your leader to help determine your path, but your progress will be based on what you hope to achieve and how you choose to access the resources available to you.

About Orium

Orium (formerly known as Myplanet) is North America's leading consultancy and systems integrator specializing in composable commerce, customer data, and retail platform engineering. We have over a decade of experience in digital programs, and we work closely with best-in-class technology partners to bring modern commerce experiences to life as a member of the MACH Alliance.

We're a remote-first company of over 200 globally-distributed employees. We've been a certified BCorp for over a decade. Based in Toronto with a global studio presence, we draw from a range of talents and perspectives to bring together data, systems thinking, and curiosity to build next-generation experiences. We’re building deep capabilities in data-driven design, AI implementation, and personalization while forming strong partnerships with leaders in machine learning, hardware development, and IoT platforms.

Committed to an Inclusive Workplace

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment as we build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require any accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Committed to Social and Environmental Stewardship

Orium is committed to promoting and working towards a more socially and environmentally sustainable future. All employees are expected to make decisions and take actions in relation to their role and work that follow through on this commitment.