Job Title: Lead Software Engineer
Location: Canada (100% Remote)
Duration: 12+ Months
Special Requirement: AI Readiness is Mandatory. Candidates must be proficient in using GitHub Copilot/Claude Code to accelerate development.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to spearhead the implementation of enterprise-level omni-channel promotion capabilities for Sephora. This is a high-impact role requiring a "Player-Coach" who can design full-stack solutions while mentoring a remote engineering team. You will be responsible for the architecture, security, and performance of the promotions engine, ensuring a seamless experience across both dotcom and retail channels. A unique focus of this role is AI-Augmented Engineering—you will be expected to leverage and challenge AI code assistants to drive efficiency and integrate AI/ML features like intelligent targeting and fraud prevention into the platform.

Technical Core & Responsibilities

Full-Stack Architecture & AI Integration

Omni-Channel Promotions: Lead the design and delivery of high-scale promotion engines (experience with Talon.One is a major plus).
AI-Driven Development: Proactively use GitHub Copilot or Claude Code for design and implementation, while maintaining a critical eye on AI-generated suggestions.
Smart Features: Explore and integrate AI/ML capabilities for rule recommendations, intelligent campaign targeting, and fraud prevention.

Java & Cloud Ecosystem

Microservices Mastery: Design and manage cloud-native applications on MS Azure using microservices best practices.
Service Mesh & Networking: Implement Istio service mesh, Feign clients for third-party integrations, and service discovery mechanisms.
Messaging & Streaming: Utilize Kafka or Coherence for high-throughput data streaming and queueing.
Database Management: Architect solutions using a mix of MySQL, MS SQL, and NoSQL databases.

Observability & DevOps

Monitoring & Alerts: Build and maintain dashboards using Splunk, AppDynamics, Nagios, and Prometheus to ensure 24/7 system reliability.
CI/CD Pipeline: Oversee automated deployments using Jenkins and GitHub, ensuring zero tolerance for delivery slippages.
SLA Management: Act as the lead for incident resolution, ensuring all production tickets are resolved within established SLAs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Leadership & Professional Experience

Lead Experience: 1–2+ years in a Lead Developer or Engineering Lead role.
Total Seniority: 8+ years in enterprise solution delivery using Java/J2EE and Spring Boot.
API Design: 6+ years managing RESTful APIs with JSON message structures.
Cloud: 4+ years designing applications on MS Azure.

Technical Stack

Front-End: Solid experience with React and JavaScript for full-stack delivery.
AI Readiness: Must demonstrate personal exploration of AI technologies and the ability to explain AI recommendations.
Retail Expertise: (Preferred) Experience in large-scale E-commerce, marketing, or retail digital transformation.