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ARC'TERYX

Senior Application Engineer

Vancouver, BC · On-site +1

... DevOps, Performance Optimization or Monitoring * Participating extensively in code reviews, and ... Senior Application Engineer? * You have 5+ years of experience in developing solutions on ...

Targeted Talent

Senior DevOps Engineer

Burnaby, BC · On-site

What you'll do The Senior DevOps Engineer will provide hands-on experience in design and ... Strong experience implementing and managing cloud infrastructure and application monitoring/logging ...

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Senior DevOps Engineer

Vancouver, BC · On-site

What you'll do The Senior DevOps Engineer will provide hands-on experience in design and ... Strong experience implementing and managing cloud infrastructure and application monitoring/logging ...

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How much do senior application developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior application developer in British Columbia is $115,060.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,000.00 and $131,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior application developer?

Senior Application Developers are experienced professionals who design, build, and maintain complex software applications. They lead development teams, make key architectural decisions, and ensure that software projects meet technical standards and business requirements. In addition to writing code, they often mentor junior developers, troubleshoot high-level issues, and collaborate with other departments to deliver robust solutions. Their expertise helps organizations create scalable and efficient applications tailored to business needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior application developer?

To thrive as a Senior Application Developer, you need advanced programming skills, a deep understanding of software development lifecycles, and typically a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related fields. Mastery of languages like Java, C#, or Python, experience with frameworks, databases, and familiarity with version control systems (such as Git) are essential, and certifications like AWS Certified Developer or Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate can be advantageous. Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills help you manage projects and mentor junior developers. These skills are crucial for delivering robust, scalable applications and ensuring effective collaboration within development teams.

What are some typical challenges faced by senior application developers when leading development projects?

Senior Application Developers often encounter challenges such as balancing project deadlines with code quality, managing technical debt, and integrating new technologies into existing systems. They are typically responsible for mentoring junior developers, which requires strong communication and leadership skills. Additionally, they must collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, such as QA, UX/UI designers, and product managers, to ensure that project requirements are met while maintaining scalability and performance standards.

What is the difference between Senior Application Developer vs Application Engineer?

AspectSenior Application DeveloperApplication Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in CS or related field; 5+ years experience; programming certificationsBachelor's degree in CS or related field; 3+ years experience; technical certifications
Work EnvironmentDesigning, developing, and maintaining applications; leading projectsImplementing, testing, and supporting applications; collaborating with development teams
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, finance, healthcare; senior roles in software developmentIT firms, manufacturing, telecom; technical support and implementation roles

While both roles involve application development, Senior Application Developers typically lead projects and have more experience, whereas Application Engineers focus on implementing and supporting applications within technical teams.

How much does a senior application developer make?

The average salary for a senior application developer typically ranges from $100,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and industry. Skilled developers with expertise in specific programming languages, frameworks, or certifications may earn higher compensation. Salaries can also vary based on company size and project complexity.

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Infographic showing various Senior Application Developer job openings in British Columbia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,060 per year, or $55.3 per hour.

Senior Application Engineer

ARC'TERYX

Vancouver, BC • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Arc'teryx rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Your Opportunity at ARC'TERYX:

As a Senior Application Engineer, you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining features on the Salesforce Core Platform, enhancing the experience of our Guest Services teams and driving business outcomes that support our After-Sales operations.

Your expertise will guide team decisions, product capabilities and software architecture. Collaborating with a team of driven and experienced software engineers, you will work alongside colleagues who are passionate about proactively improving existing systems and ensuring long-term operational stability. You thrive in a team environment and are eager to learn from your colleagues and are motivated to share your skills and expertise.

This role is based out of ARC'TERYX headquarters in North Vancouver, BC. We are open to a hybrid or remote work. Remote candidates must be committed to Pacific time zone hours. Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
Meet Your Future Team:

The Guest Services Technology team develops and supports the tools used by our Guest Services and After-Sales teams to deliver seamless and engaging experiences for guests interacting with our brand. Working within cross-functional Agile squads, the team designs and deploys new features that enhance the performance of our Guest Service Representatives, ensuring smooth and consistent support for our guests.

If you were in the Senior Application Engineer role now, here are some of the core activities you will be doing:
  • Owning and leading a medium-sized product domain within the Service Cloud platform, leveraging either out-of-the-box Salesforce configurations and/or custom development using programmatic design options
  • Being a subject matter expert of your specific product business domain
  • Holding a deep understanding of systems, enabling you to debug them effectively and efficiently without significant difficulty
  • Demonstrating at least one major skill outside of programming such as DevOps, Performance Optimization or Monitoring
  • Participating extensively in code reviews, and mentor others via code reviews and pair programming
  • Contributing to the common code bases and define standards for the team
  • Being responsible for presentation at team meetings with the purpose of knowledge sharing and raising the technical bar
  • Owning technical design for projects of moderate complexity and understanding the trade-offs in creating good solutions in their area
  • Requiring very little oversight beyond high-level direction; they can take a complex user story, break it down into sub-tasks, and complete their sub-tasks with relative ease
  • Showing initiative beyond knocking tasks off a list; you can identify and suggest areas of future work for yourself or your team
  • Seeking evidence to support your ideas and start to build cases for these ideas
  • Working effectively with non-tech members of your area. You can identify problems with requirements and help their team course-correct around these issues
  • Aligning with ARC'TERYX leadership practices and culture in your daily work
Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:
  • Leading and contributing to ongoing platform oversight by conducting security assessments, reviewing Salesforce release updates
  • Developing detailed technical documentation for current system components and lead initiatives to refactor and optimize areas of the product domain for improved performance and maintainability
  • Owning technical design for projects of moderate complexity and understanding the trade-offs in creating good solutions in their area
  • Building highly complex features that integrate with external systems or managed packages, while driving greater team velocity and efficiency
  • Playing a key role to foster a sense of modularity and code reuse where applicable, and mentor junior team members to contribute effectively to the shared repository
  • Designing long-term solutions that align with emerging AI trends leveraging AI frameworks such as Agentforce
Are you our next Senior Application Engineer?
  • You have 5+ years of experience in developing solutions on Salesforce Service/Sales Cloud within Agile environments, demonstrating technical leadership and deep platform expertise
  • You are highly proficient in developing complex, scalable features on the Salesforce platform using Flows, Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), JavaScript, and Aura
  • You have proven expertise in designing and implementing robust integrations between Salesforce applications and external systems using REST and SOAP APIs, with a focus on reliability, performance, and alignment with enterprise architecture standards
  • You have deep Salesforce domain knowledge, and you effectively balance out-of-the-box capabilities and custom development to architect solutions tailored to complex business requirements
  • You have comprehensive knowledge of Salesforce's platform evolution - from legacy features like Classic and Workflow Rules to modern capabilities like Agentforce which enable you to effectively identify root causes of complex issues stemming from legacy architecture
  • You have expertise in leveraging Git, GitHub, and SFDX in VS Code to enable efficient version control, collaborative development, and CI/CD best practices in Salesforce environments
  • You have 5+ years of experience in developing solutions on Marketing Cloud within Agile environments, demonstrating technical leadership and deep platform expertise
  • You have a deep understanding of marketing automation technologies and the Marketing Cloud ecosystem including integrations via REST, SOAP APIs, and WSProxy
  • You are highly proficient in developing complex features using AMPscript, SSJS, SQL, HTML, and CSS, with a strong adherence to coding standards and best practices
  • You bring deep experience in analyzing key campaign performance metrics - including conversion, unsubscribe, and bounce rates - and proactively manage IP reputation and email deliverability to ensure optimal engagement
  • You have a strong command of API integrations and have successfully led the integration of Salesforce Marketing Cloud with external systems and data sources to support scalable, data-driven campaigns
  • You have an expert-level understanding of Salesforce Marketing Cloud and extensive hands-on experience testing and optimizing emails using industry-standard tools such as Litmus and Email on Acid
  • You have a thorough understanding of data privacy regulations and have led the development and implementation of GDPR and CCPA compliance processes within Salesforce Marketing Cloud environments
  • You have great communication, problem solving, and documentation skills
  • You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
  • You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
  • Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is CAD$94,000 - CAD$124,000 
Total Rewards

Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc'teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility. 

We're committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team. 

In addition to base pay, Arc'teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life: 

  • Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
  • Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
  • Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
  • Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events),Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear). 

*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role. 

Equal Opportunity
 
Arc'teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance. 
 
Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.  
 
All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.
 
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