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Description

Please Note: This is a fixed term contract position that will last for the remainder of 2026

Purolator is Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, delivering reliable solutions for over 60 years. Our Shipper Technology department is looking for a Full-Stack Software Developer to join our growing teams.

As a Software Developer you will be involved in all aspects of a project's lifecycle, from requirements, design, development, through to deployment and incident support. You will work closely with our customers, both within Purolator and beyond, to understand their needs and actively contribute to technical solutions.

The Role

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering code across a range of languages, with a focus on quality, security and efficiency.
• Working with our dedicated Testing team to resolve bugs and improve the overall solution.
• Self-managing your workload in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Occasionally travel to Purolator facilities and visit with end-users.
• Rolling out solutions to the market, including writing good documentation and putting out technical fires.

With a broad full-stack scope, you will have hands on experience with the following technologies:

• .NET C#
• React/Angular
• Javascript/Typescript
• Postgres
• Cloud experience in at least one of AWS or Microsoft Azure

Bonus points for having experience with:

• Python, Java
• Flutter
• Standard HTML/CSS
• Terraform and GitHub Actions
• Other Cloud data stores such as: Redis, SQL Server, MongoDB, DynamoDB
• GitHub and Azure DevOps for version control, work assignment, pipelines, and releases

The Candidate

To grow with the team and role, you:

• Have at least 3 years relevant experience, beyond education and training
• Demonstrate out-of-the-box thinking and be genuinely excited about technology
• Effectively communicate, present and write documentation
• Find joy in helping your teammates achieve their goals, enjoy building relationships with peers outside of your team and contributing to a positive culture
• Live in Ontario, Canada

This role is hybrid (2-3 days/week in-office) and will supplement a team located across Southern Ontario. Desk space is available at our Kitchener, Ontario and Mississauga, Ontario technology offices.

What We Offer

Purolator is one of Canada’s best employers ( #19 in 2021 according to Forbes ), offering an industry leading total compensation, and a professional, satisfying work environment.

• Working with a modern technology stack in a team that values innovative ideas to enhance our process
• A diverse and inclusive team environment that is friendly to family commitments.
• Your choice of a Mac or Windows development environment.
• Make a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of Canadians per day who use Purolator’s services.

Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

POSTING DETAILS
Location: 053 - Kitchener
Working Conditions: Office Environment

Reports to: Senior Manager Technology
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Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

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We recognize that employees and their families are essential to our success. We strive to provide a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace, ensuring the right people have the tools they need to thrive.

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