Staff Software Engineer

Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Department: Engineering

About Upshop:  

Upshop is the market leader in Total Store Operations solutions for the Grocery and C-Store markets. We offer an AI-powered, SaaS platform connecting Fresh, Center, eCommerce, and DSD department operations to deliver a simplified, smarter, more connected store experience. Customers running Upshop realize significant improvements in sales, shrink, food safety and sustainability across the entire store. 450+ retail chain accounts trust our software in over 55k+ stores, 35 countries, and 3 continents. 

At Upshop, we believe that great businesses are built by great people. Our People function is at the heart of our company’s growth, ensuring we attract, develop, and retain A Players who drive our mission forward.  

Overview of the role: 

The Software Engineer will develop specialized SaaS application software. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Collaborates with clients and/or internal teams to understand user needs; drafts initial proposal and design of software to meet these needs. 

• Assesses feasibility of design and project parameters within time and cost constraints. 

• Analyzes user needs and designs software for client use. 

• Develops code and designs software applications based on user specifications. 

• Modifies existing software to correct errors or improve performance. 

• Gathers and evaluates user feedback and then modifies software for better usability. 

• Design databases for specific application areas. 

• Collaborates with product, QA, and customer success teams to design systems to support required applications. 

• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. 

• Hands-on experience with: 

• React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS/Bootstrap, C#, PHP, Laravel Framework. 

• Azure Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, MS SQL, and ODBC 

• Experience with source control, pull requests, and code reviews using GitHub and Azure DevOps. 

• Experience working in agile development environments using tools such as JIRA and GitLab. 

• Experience with Azure app services/functions. 

• Familiarity with Entity Framework. 

• Experience with API Development (REST/CRUD). 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Excellent OOAD skillset. 

• Proven experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment. 

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. 

Benefits/Perks: 

• Competitive compensation. 

• Employer-matched 401(k). 

• Generous PTO and benefits package. 

• Career development opportunities. 

• Collaborative, growth-oriented culture at the forefront of grocery tech innovation. 

The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:

• $120,000 - 160,000 CAD

The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.