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Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.
At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.
Does working with some of Canada’s most talented minds in innovation supporting retail, digital consumer solutions and analytical platforms excite you? Loblaw Technology powers some of Canada’s most game-changing retail solutions, giving our customers the ability to live their lives well.
Come work with a team that values diverse ideas, fosters a culture of inclusion and develops our talent from within. Loblaw Technology gives you the chance to excel and helps you to strive for success in a big way. Keep reading to learn more!
Machine Learning Engineer, Brampton, ON
(9-Month Contract)
Loblaw Technology and Analytics is looking for an experienced, dedicated Machine Learning Engineer to join our fast-growing team of Engineers, Front-End Developers and Designers to build and enhance Loblaw's digital platforms and applications.
You will bring extensive experience in designing, developing, and optimizing robust back-end services, with a strong focus on Python and API performance. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring seamless interactions between our back-end systems and front-end applications, contributing to highly performant and scalable solutions. This includes architectural design and review, implementation of efficient APIs, and optimization of existing codebases. You will collaborate with an accomplished team of Product Managers, Designers, Developers, Data Scientists, and Engineers to deliver high-quality, impactful solutions at scale. Our platforms are critical to Loblaw’s long-term strategy, directly impacting revenue and customer satisfaction. As a Senior Back-End Developer, you’ll play a key role in driving their evolution for this 12-month contract.
We are passionate about what we do and support each other’s growth! You will learn and grow with the team and will have the opportunity to work on a diverse set of challenges as you shape your career.
What You’ll Do:
Design, develop, and maintain highly performant and scalable back-end services and RESTful APIs using Python, ensuring optimal interaction with front-end applications.
Provide architectural guidance and champion best practices for robust back-end systems, including driving improvements to existing features, advising the development of new microservices, and integrating with third-party solutions.
Identify and implement optimizations for back-end code and API endpoints to enhance speed, efficiency, and overall application responsiveness.
Add value as a strong individual contributor, demonstrating the feasibility of new technical approaches and estimating their impact on system performance and business value.
Partner closely with diverse, cross-functional teams – Front-End Developers, Product Managers, and Engineers – to deliver enhancements to existing functionalities and create innovative new features.
What you Bring:
Extensive practical industry experience in developing and optimizing large-scale, production-level back-end systems and RESTful APIs.
Advanced proficiency with Python and SQL, with a deep understanding of its ecosystem for back-end development and API optimization.
Strong experience in designing, building, and optimizing end-to-end applications in cloud environments (e.g., GCP), with a focus on performance and scalability.
Proven ability to optimize back-end code and ensure efficient interactions with front-end applications.
Demonstrate practical experience in packaging and deploying applications as APIs, utilizing containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Solid understanding of software engineering best practices (e.g., object-oriented programming, automated testing, clean code) and experience with Git workflows, Jira, and Confluence within Agile product development environments.
A Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, etc.) is preferred.
What Loblaw Offers You
We offer flexibility and balance, and an environment that sets you up for success no matter where your workspace is located.
Here, you will find a great team to help you achieve your goals as you help us achieve ours! Work in our fast-paced, exciting Technology environment, helping our stores, colleagues and customers every day.
Loblaw colleagues also enjoy:
On-site Fitness, Basketball & Volleyball courts, Dry
About the Company
Our Purpose - Live Life Well
Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada's food and pharmacy leader, the nation's largest retailer, and the majority unit holder of Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust. Loblaw - and its portfolio of grocery, health and beauty, financial services and apparel businesses - provides Canadians with an unparalleled mix of value, assortment and convenience, and offers Canadians two of the country's most recognized brands - President's Choice and no name.
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