Senior Staff Software Developer - Fulfillment

at  SSENSE

Company 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, with approximately 80% of its audience between the ages of 18 to 40.
Job Description

ABOUT THE TEAM:

SSENSE is seeking a Senior Staff Software Developer to join our growing technology team. In this role, you’ll be a key technical leader, supporting multiple squads and driving change at our Fulfillment Center and in our logistics operations. You’ll leverage your extensive Supply Chain Technology experience to collaborate with stakeholders and vendors, ensuring the effective integration of software solutions.
As a key contributor to our technical roadmap, you’ll influence product development while anticipating and resolving technical challenges. You’ll work closely with both engineering and operations teams, customizing vendor solutions to meet SSENSE’s needs. Additionally, you’ll share your expertise by coaching teams on best practices, leading training sessions, and contributing to our technology blog.

• Extensive Technical Experience: Minimum of 10 years in software development with a strong focus on microservices (5+ years) using AWS, including serverless services like Lambda and SQS. AWS certifications are a plus.
• Familiarity with WMS and Fulfillment Automation: Experience working with third-party Warehouse Management Systems (e.g., BlueYonder, Manhattan Associates) and in a fulfillment automation environment, supporting multiple fulfillment centers and retail operations.
• Proficient in Modern Development Technologies: Ability to code complex features using Typescript, Vue.js, and Node.js, along with experience in containers and orchestration frameworks such as Kubernetes.
• Strong Backend Development Skills: Experience in developing REST APIs, working with PostgreSQL databases at scale, and writing various levels of tests (Unit, Integration, E2E). Knowledge of caching technologies (e.g., Fastly, Redis) is essential.
• Understanding of Advanced Architectural Concepts: Familiarity with event-driven architecture and pub/sub patterns, as well as a strong grasp of algorithms, data structures, and software design patterns to inform effective solution design.