Senior Specialist, Software Engineering (Sitecore)

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual Paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more. 
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role

Join the Technology and Business Transformation sector in the Software Engineer - Sitecore, where the next generations of software applications are being developed to enable CMHC to achieve its mission. You will be responsible for the design and implementation of innovative software solutions. You will act as a point of contact for all stakeholders in order to ensure business requirements are understood and met, all while supporting continuous improvement through CMHC’s Sitecore system.

What you’ll do:

• Be CMHC’s leading expert on the Sitecore platform, while also guiding and advising other developers in their work by providing mentoring, coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with our internal clients to determine their system needs, document the current and proposed business processes, and advise internal clients of the proposed solutions and their impacts.
• Author technical specification documents and diagrams for new and existing solutions.
• Design and implement Sitecore solutions according to business requirements, ensuring high-quality code standards and the delivery of efficient, scalable solutions.
• Work closely with UI/UX specialists, the client community and the other team members to create seamless, visually appealing, and user-friendly web experiences.
• Participate in the testing and defect resolution process and deployment activities.
• Stay updated on new Sitecore features, best practices, and industry trends to continually improve system capabilities.

What you should have:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of expertise in developing Sitecore and front-end solutions with a strong ability to establish and apply development best practices.
• A strong proficiency in Sitecore XP, Sitecore JSS, Powershell, TDS, GlassMapper, C#, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, .NET Core, Web API, Visual Studio, VS code.
• Experience with:

• • • Front-end development technologies such as: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, NextJS, ReactJS, NodeJS, Typescript and responsive design.
    • Cloud platforms such as: Azure DevOps, Docker, Azure Static Apps, Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus and API management, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, SOA and APIs.
• Knowledge of implementing Solr and Coveo search with Sitecore.
• Experience in Agile environments with a strong track record of solving complex problems, leading challenging projects, and applying development best practices effectively.

It would be great if you also had: 

• A Sitecore certification.
   

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

What happens after you apply 

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process.  If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!