Servicenow developer Jobs in Edmonton, AB

Job Title: Lead Software Developer (Python / AWS)
Pay: CA$100,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year
Job Type: Full-time or Contract Location: Fully on-site in Edmonton, AB
Target Start Date: December 1, 2026

The Opportunity
Are you a seasoned software developer who thrives on leading projects from architecture to deployment? We are partnering with a leading North American manufacturing and distribution enterprise to find a proactive technical leader for an urgent, high-impact role.
Our client is embarking on a critical digital transformation initiative and requires a Development Lead to spearhead a major WMS (Warehouse Management System) middleware project integrating with their ERP. This position offers a unique balance: 85% hands-on Python coding and AWS infrastructure work, and 15% leadership and mentoring of a collaborative team of junior developers. Because the current senior developer is transitioning out on December 11, we are targeting a December 1 start date to ensure a comprehensive two-week knowledge transfer.

Key Responsibilities
Team & Technical Oversight: Dedicate 15% of your time to leadership, mentoring junior developers, guiding development teams through project lifecycles, and conducting regular code reviews.
Software Architecture & Development: Spend 85% of your time on hands-on Python coding centered on AWS infrastructure, driving the WMS middleware and ERP integration project, and architecting scalable, secure applications.
Project Delivery & Collaboration: Participate in sprint planning, ensure timely delivery of features and fixes, evaluate product functionality, and proactively resolve technical roadblocks.
Continuous Improvement: Support the organization's ongoing digital transformation efforts, contribute to internal knowledge sharing, and champion best practices in software quality assurance.

Skills & Qualifications
Essential
5+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead developer capacity
Strong background in Python development and AWS infrastructure
Proven track record of delivering complex software projects, specifically ERP integrations or WMS middleware
Ability to work 100% on-site at the client's Edmonton, AB headquarters
Proven leadership in development team environments, including mentoring and performance management
Advanced proficiency in relational and non-relational database design and management (SQL/NoSQL)
Skilled in RESTful API development, system integration, and CI/CD pipelines
Strong grasp of code review processes, application security, and secure coding practices
High school Diploma/GED required; exceptional communication and organizational skills
Preferred
Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps)
Exposure to additional enterprise-scale application development
Experience in Agile or Scrum environments
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate)



Advantages
The Opportunity Are you a seasoned software developer who thrives on leading projects from architecture to deployment? We are partnering with a leading North American manufacturing and distribution enterprise to find a proactive technical leader for an urgent, high-impact role.
Our client is embarking on a critical digital transformation initiative and requires a Development Lead to spearhead a major WMS (Warehouse Management System) middleware project integrating with their ERP. This position offers a unique balance: 85% hands-on Python coding and AWS infrastructure work, and 15% leadership and mentoring of a collaborative team of junior developers. Because the current senior developer is transitioning out on December 11, we are targeting a December 1 start date to ensure a comprehensive two-week knowledge transfer.

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Team & Technical Oversight: Dedicate 15% of your time to leadership, mentoring junior developers, guiding development teams through project lifecycles, and conducting regular code reviews.
Software Architecture & Development: Spend 85% of your time on hands-on Python coding centered on AWS infrastructure, driving the WMS middleware and ERP integration project, and architecting scalable, secure applications.
Project Delivery & Collaboration: Participate in sprint planning, ensure timely delivery of features and fixes, evaluate product functionality, and proactively resolve technical roadblocks.
Continuous Improvement: Support the organization's ongoing digital transformation efforts, contribute to internal knowledge sharing, and champion best practices in software quality assurance.

Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications
Essential
5+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead developer capacity
Strong background in Python development and AWS infrastructure
Proven track record of delivering complex software projects, specifically ERP integrations or WMS middleware
Ability to work 100% on-site at the client's Edmonton, AB headquarters
Proven leadership in development team environments, including mentoring and performance management
Advanced proficiency in relational and non-relational database design and management (SQL/NoSQL)
Skilled in RESTful API development, system integration, and CI/CD pipelines
Strong grasp of code review processes, application security, and secure coding practices
High school Diploma/GED required; exceptional communication and organizational skills
Preferred
Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps)
Exposure to additional enterprise-scale application development
Experience in Agile or Scrum environments
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate)

Summary
Our client is embarking on a critical digital transformation initiative and requires a Development Lead to spearhead a major WMS (Warehouse Management System) middleware project integrating with their ERP. This position offers a unique balance: 85% hands-on Python coding and AWS infrastructure work, and 15% leadership and mentoring of a collaborative team of junior developers. Because the current senior developer is transitioning out on December 11, we are targeting a December 1 start date to ensure a comprehensive two-week knowledge transfer.

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