Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer (Lead - Salesforce)

The Opportunity:

The Senior Software Engineer (Lead) is responsible for analysis, development, and ongoing support of key internal software systems at Ritchie Bros., with a specific focus on Salesforce and its related ecosystem. The Senior (Lead) Software Engineer will lead their development team, comprised of Developers, QA, and System Integrators (DevOps), and work with Product Owners, Solution Architects, and Business Users to deliver high-quality software and ensure systems operate correctly once deployed. The Senior Software Engineer (Lead) will also use their knowledge of IT platforms to define solutions and implement key features on the platform.

In this role you’ll:

• Deliver high-quality software efficiently
• Provide technical leadership
• Write high-quality, testable, and maintainable code in languages such as APEX/SOQL, Java, SQL, Javascript, HTML, CSS
• Perform code reviews and provide feedback to team members
• Perform systems maintenance tasks
• Lead and mentor team members in technical and procedural aspects of software development
• Collaborate with Product Owners to turn business requirements into technical tasks and contribute to estimation
• Coordinate with QA, System Integrators, and Solutions Architects to ensure product quality and reliability in production
• Lead software development activities within an Agile workflow, including Scrum, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
• Stay updated on technical functionalities, new releases, and features of the platform and ecosystem. Identify opportunities to leverage these technologies for product and business improvement
• Work remotely or onsite in Burnaby, BC during regular business hours
• Be available for some on-call support after hours for critical incidents
• Lift moderately weighted equipment and peripherals as needed
• Support RB's commitment to safety, ensuring personal and team safety at all times

Here’s what you bring:

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Computer Science or a related field
• 5+ years of software development experience, focusing on Salesforce
• 3+ years of team leadership experience
• 3+ years of experience with Agile development methodologies