Application Developer

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.

Ready to Make an impact? Sobeys Inc. is investing big in technology – Join us and invest in your future!

We are on a journey to completely transform how we do business, and we offer a hybrid work model with the opportunity for additional flexibility. Join us and you’ll be working with:

• Leading tools and systems from the Salesforce Portfolio.
• A data-driven culture.
• Opportunity to grow and build a career in IT at Sobeys.
• Strong, collaborative team of energetic and experienced digital experts.

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a Full-Time opportunity for a Salesforce Marketing Cloud Developer. This role can be based out of one our main offices including: Mississauga, ON; Stellarton, Dartmouth, Halifax NS.

Role Requirements

• Design and implement Salesforce Marketing Cloud solutions using Journey Builder, Email Studio, Automation Studio, and Mobile Studio.
• Develop audience segmentation, personalization strategies, and dynamic content for targeted campaigns.
• Integrate Marketing Cloud with Salesforce CRM and external systems through REST/SOAP APIs.
• Monitor and optimize campaign performance using Analytics Builder and Einstein features.
• Ensure compliance with data governance and privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align marketing automation strategies with overall business objectives.
• Technical Implementation: Build, configure, and deploy scalable solutions using Salesforce Marketing Cloud and/or Data Cloud platforms. Translate functional requirements into clean, efficient code and automation.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Build strong, trust based relationships with stakeholders by understanding their needs, maintaining open communication, and providing timely updates.
• Proactive Problem Solving: Anticipate challenges and identify opportunities for improvement, offering innovative solutions rather than waiting for direction.
• Service Orientation: Demonstrate a commitment to delivering value and exceptional service to stakeholders, ensuring their goals are met effectively.
• Clear Communication: Translate technical concepts into business friendly language and ensure stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the assignment.
• Solution Design Collaboration: Partner with Solution Architects and Analysts to validate technical feasibility, refine specifications, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Issue Resolution & Debugging: Troubleshoot and resolve defects, performance issues, and integration errors with speed and precision.
• Documentation & Reusability: Create and maintain technical documentation, reusable components, and deployment guides to support long-term maintainability.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with Scrum Masters, Technical Leads, and other developers to ensure smooth handoffs, shared standards, and coordinated delivery.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct peer reviews, unit testing, and participate in QA cycles to ensure high-quality, production-ready code.
• Platform Expertise / Continuous Learning: Stay current with Salesforce platform updates, new features, and best practices, bringing innovation and efficiency to the team.

Required Experience:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
◦ 1+ years of hands-on experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud, including: Journey Builder, Email Studio, Automation Studio
◦ AMPscript and SQL for personalization and queries
◦ API integrations (REST/SOAP)
• Strong understanding of marketing automation best practices and customer lifecycle strategies.
◦ Bonus: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD practices.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
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Who we are
Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.
Learn more about our story and culture:
Who We Are | Why Work With Us
Total Rewards
We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.
Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
Additional Information
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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.
Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.