We’re looking for a Lead, Software Development to help us build and lead a high-performance team that solves challenging engineering problems as we build the next generation of social products. You will support the Senior Manager, Development to hire, grow, coach, and lead a team of developers to build, scale, monitor, and optimize our billing infrastructure working on account management, pricing and packaging, subscription lifecycle, compliance, payment processing and more. While based in Canada (in locations where we can legally hire), you will report to the Senior Manager, Software Development. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

• Build, support and lead a high performance, cohesive team of developers, in close partnership with the Senior Manager, Development
• Facilitate ongoing development conversations with your team to support their learning and career growth
• Proactively share information, actively solicit feedback, and facilitate communication, within teams and portfoliosParticipate in the hiring process, with an aim of attracting and hiring the best developers
• Assess and prioritize the team's work, appropriately delegating to others and encouraging team ownership.
• Maintain high standards of security, reliability, scalability, performance, and quality in all delivered projectsHelp shape our technical roadmap as we scale our services and build new products
• Design, write, test, and deploy high quality scalable code
• Work with the following technologies: Go, Scala, PHP, Docker, Jenkins, Kafka, Redis, Cassandra in an environment that’s using NoSQL databases, Domain Driven Design, Event Sourcing, Test Driven Design and Agile

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: 

• A degree in Computer Science or Engineering, and at least 5 years of experience in designing, developing and maintaining software or an equivalent level of work experience, and a track record of substantial contributions to software projects with high business impact
• You are proficient in Go, Scala or a similar language and have a desire to learn other languages
• Understanding of distributed systems and how to work in high availability environments
• Experience with mentoring, coaching, and pairing with coworkers
• An understanding of SaaS software development practice, previous experience working on a SaaS product will be viewed favorably
• Collaboration and Teamwork: works with others to deliver results, meaningfully contributing to the team and prioritizing group needs over individual needs
• Creativity and Innovation: seeks new and better ways of doing things, generating original and imaginative ideas, products, and/or solutions
• Problem Solving: uses an organized and logical approach to find solutions to complex problems and looks beyond the obvious to understand the root cause of problems and proposes several possible solutions
• Resilience, Tolerance for Change/Ambiguity: can effectively cope with change, finding ways to advance work and projects

WHO YOU ARE:

• Tenacious. You are determined to succeed, and you are motivated by the success of customers, colleagues and the community
• Curious. You are always learning and seeking ways to make things better
• Conscientious. You keep your promises, taking your commitments to others seriously, and you have strong integrity
• Humble. You lead with humility and empathy, respecting and learning from the perspectives of others

Share our values: We champion the power of human connection. We’re united globally by our shared values of innovation, grit, humility, and passion for customer success. 

Make an impact: Working at the speed of social, we create value for our customers by delivering solutions that power relationships at scale. Our pace of work enables fast learning and fosters an environment where you can stretch yourself and make an impact.

Learn and grow: We’re committed to growing the capabilities of our people. We are building a learning community where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking, and expand your capabilities. Our employees are teachers and learners who work out loud and share their knowledge to enhance each other’s growth.

We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. Our purpose is to champion the power of human connection and the heart of connection is inclusion. You belong here.

Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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Why Homes Alive Pets?

This isn’t your average pet store. Our stores are community hubs built on a belief in a higher standard for pet care – and our team is the reason why. We take a brand-agnostic, knowledge-over-upselling approach, focusing entirely on getting to know each guest and their pet, and empowering confident decisions.

Our mission is to add value to every life. That means our guests and their pets, our employees, our communities – and the people who keep everything running behind the scenes.

Job Title

IT Support Specialist

Direct Report

IT Manager

Location

5625 104 St NW Edmonton, AB T6H 2K1

Summary

We’re building out our internal IT support desk and looking for a driven IT Support Specialist to be the first point of contact for our stores and head office. You’ll keep our people and systems running smoothly – resolving day-to-day issues, managing devices and accounts, and delivering support that our team can count on.

This role is a strong fit for someone with 1–3 years of IT experience who is hungry to grow. You’ll work closely with the IT Manager, build broad exposure across retail IT, and have a clear path forward as our team expands.

Note that this role includes on-call coverage (6 AM–11 PM MST), with occasional evenings and weekends required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience using or supporting IT applications or services at the business level.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle – travel to store locations is required.
• Availability for on-call coverage (6 AM–11 PM MST) including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in a technology field is an asset; relevant work experience is an equally strong substitute.

Skills & Attributes

• Customer-first mindset. Responsive, professional, and solutions-oriented – you earn trust by following through.
• Technical curiosity. Comfortable across hardware, software, and cloud platforms; you keep up with the landscape because you want to, not because you have to.
• Clear communicator. You translate technical issues into plain language, and you know when to escalate vs. solve.
• Calm under pressure. Strong time management and the ability to juggle competing priorities without losing your composure.
• Detail-oriented with thorough, accurate documentation habits.
• Self-managing. You can balance multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with Windows OS, Office 365, Microsoft Azure, and mobile devices is an asset.

Job Responsibilities

Front-Line Support

• Provide exceptional front-line IT support to all HAP team members and third-party vendors, both remotely and on-site.
• Triage helpdesk emails and Asana tasks, resolving issues or escalating to the IT Manager as appropriate.
• Carry the IT help phone for notices and alerts during business hours (6 AM–11 PM MST).
• Complete and close all ITSM tickets and project tasks assigned within agreed timelines.
• Contribute content to the internal knowledge base to support team self-service.
• Collaborate with vendor support to reach resolution on behalf of the team.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings as needed.

Device Management & Maintenance

• IT equipment cleaning, recycling/disposal, and physical relocation.
• Enrollment of new devices in Microsoft Azure; monitoring active and inactive device status.
• Ensure Windows patching is occurring across all managed devices.
• Support IT, RMS, and till-related printer issues.
• Enroll tablets for web user and Captana camera use.
• Maintain employee badge label printers.
• Copier configuration, supplies management, and troubleshooting across all locations.

End User Support

• Resolve Azure device compliance issues, password resets, and email changes.
• Support end users with monitor add/replace/remove and equipment movement.
• Assist with company and personal cell phone issues.
• Provide on-site support for virus and malware incidents.
• Manage TeamViewer requests and resolve connection issues.
• Answer general IT questions across the Microsoft 365 suite.

IT Operations

• Troubleshoot internet connection issues at all store locations during business hours.
• Support RMS/RMH systems and assist with POS and till-related issues.
• Process RingCentral VOIP updates, additions, and changes.
• Complete annual store IT inventories (RMS/RMH).
• Handle video surveillance requests, including theft reviews and footage downloads for police.
• Monitor Datto backup appliance and generate HQ backup reports.

Schedule

• Full-time (40 hrs/week); Monday to Friday
• In-office and on-site role
• Travel required to store locations as needed
• Note that this role includes on-call coverage (6 AM–11 PM MST), with occasional evenings and weekends required.

Compensation

• $52,000 – $58,000 annually, based on experience

Benefits

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Staff discounts