Requisition ID: 190022
Career Group: Corporate Office Careers
Job Category: Technology Solutions - Marketing
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Ontario
City: Mississauga
Location: Tahoe Office
Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.
Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.
A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Tech Lead – Websites to drive the design, development, and delivery of high-performing, enterprise-grade websites and web applications. The ideal candidate is a seasoned hands-on full-stack developer who is now ready to lead teams from a technical standpoint, take ownership of end-to-end architecture, and ensure technical excellence across both internal developers and external vendors/contractors.
This role requires deep hands-on proficiency in both front-end and server-side technologies, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Node.js, React, and Next.js. Experience with databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB) and a solid understanding of web servers (e.g., Apache, Nginx) is essential. Familiarity with CMS platforms like WordPress, cloud hosting environments (e.g., Azure App Services), and modern deployment practices will be a strong plus.
You’ll be joining a collaborative, cross-functional team focused on building clean, responsive, and scalable web experiences using modern web architecture. In addition to technical delivery, this role includes responsibility for system design, solution architecture, technical governance, and select financial/operational tasks such as reviewing vendor billing, managing budgets, and contributing to executive presentations and technical documentation.
Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a full-time opportunity for a Tech Lead. This role can be based out of our office in Mississauga, ON

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 8–10 years of professional experience in website and web application development.
• Deep hands-on expertise in:
• Front-end: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), React, Next.js
• Back-end: Node.js, PHP, Python, or .NET
• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• CMS: WordPress, Headless CMS (e.g., Contentful, Strapi)
• Web Servers: Apache, Nginx
• Proficient in architecture tools such as Lucidchart and Microsoft Visio.
• Experience working with cloud hosting platforms (Azure, AWS) and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Strong understanding of responsive design, Core Web Vitals, SEO, and WCAG accessibility standards.
• Proven track record of managing vendor deliverables and collaborating in hybrid/remote team environments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Exposure to server-side rendering (SSR), JAMstack, micro frontends, and API-first architectures.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized deployments.
• Knowledge of web security principles (OWASP Top 10).
• Certifications in solution architecture or cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) are a strong asset.
  At Sobeys we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week. This requirement is integral to our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture.
  We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.
  Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy.
  We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

Our Total Rewards programs, for full-time teammates, goes well beyond your paycheque:

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
• Parental leave top-up
• Paid Vacation and Days-off

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process

OPERATIONAL & BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and deliver technical content for executive slide decks, roadmaps, and stakeholder presentations.
• Participate in budget planning, cost estimates, and resource allocation in collaboration with project managers.
• Review and validate vendor/contractor billing, track hours against scope, and support project financial tracking.
• Ensure proper documentation of systems, architecture, and operational procedures for future reference and compliance.