Contractual R&D Software Developer Jobs in Ontario

Reference no. R2859187

Position title: Software Engineer

Department: Commercial Marketer and Web Accelerator Engineering

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

About the job

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world.  

At Sanofi Accelerator’s Global Function (GF), we work at the intersection of technology and business, partnering closely with product, finance, procurement, and operations teams to revolutionize how Sanofi runs at scale. Our mission is to leverage modern software engineering to streamline global operations, automate complex processes, and unlock efficiency across the enterprise.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Digital & Data are at the heart of Sanofi: our ambition is to be the leading digital healthcare platform to deliver medicine faster, enable business operations to scale seamlessly, and help Sanofi teams focus on what matters most — science and patients. Ready to get started?

About Sanofi 

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. 

Main responsibilities

Scope & Impact

• Designs and delivers software solutions that accelerate research workflows and enhance data analysis.

• Ensures the scalability, maintainability, and reliability of the systems developed.

• Contributes to the technical vision within a project scope while aligning with the broader engineering strategy.

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Prioritization & Execution

• Translates requirements into high-quality, performant code.

• Collaborates with peers, product managers, and scientists to ensure timely delivery.

• Owns technical decisions and ensures effective execution of assigned work.

• Values unowned or less visible work that enables the team to move faster.

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Technical Excellence

• Develops strong technical expertise in domains relevant to GF innovation.

• Upholds high standards in software engineering, testing, and documentation.

• Advocates for best practices and contributes to team-wide technical standards.

• Builds and maintains modern microservices and cloud-native applications.

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Collaboration & Contribution

• Works closely with teammates and cross-functional partners to solve problems.

• Supports team initiatives by contributing to shared codebases, tools, and processes.

• Engages in code reviews, mentoring opportunities, and knowledge sharing.

• Communicates clearly and proactively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

About You

Education and Experience:

• 4+ years of experience (or equivalent knowledge).

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience is a plus.

• Experience in an innovative, fast-paced environment.

• Experience with one or more of the major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK, or similar).

• Proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript (Node.js).

• Proficiency in React or similar frameworks.

• Experience with microservice architectures, API design, and cloud security best practices.

• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and DevOps principles.

Soft & Behavioral Skills

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Collaborative, flexible, and proactive team player.

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

• Growth mindset with enthusiasm for learning new technologies and approaches.

• Innovation-focused with a willingness to experiment and suggest improved ways of working.

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Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team. 

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally. 

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact. 

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs. 

• We offer a highly collaborative environment where you'll work alongside a world-class team on meaningful problems at the intersection of healthcare and digital innovation. You'll have real scope to shape products that matter, contribute to a culture that values diversity and inclusion, and grow professionally in a role where your impact is visible, measurable, and lasting.

Applications received after the official close date will be reviewed on an individual basis.​ 

This position is for a new vacant role that is now open for applications.​ 

AI Usage 

"Artificial Intelligence” refers to any systems that use automated processes, including algorithms and machine learning, to analyze data and make predictions, inferences, decisions, or recommendations without direct human involvement. These systems may process personal information to identify patterns, improve services, or support decision-making. The Company may use Artificial Intelligence for purposes including, but not limited to, resume screening and hiring, scheduling interviews or meetings, conducting surveys, matching skills with potential job openings, interview scoring, ensuring compliance with regulations applicable to our industry, and activities related to performance evaluation. Information collected and processed by the Company’s Artificial Intelligence systems may include the personal information detailed above and calendar availability. It excludes the information collected and processed for monitoring purposes. You should contact Human Resources if you have a question or concern regarding your personal information. You can also contact Canada’s Privacy Officer via Sanofi’s data subject request portal,  Data Subject Rights Webform. The Data Subject Rights Webform can also be used to request access or correction of your personal information and file a complaint. 

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.  Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

Toute compensation sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée. Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d'avantages sociaux de l'entreprise. Des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sociaux peuvent être trouvées ici.