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Senior Software Engineer

Getty Images • $90K — $120K *
Calgary, AB T1Y 7M8In-Person
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of full-stack software engineering experience focused on scalable systems
  • Proven project leadership and mentoring experience
  • Advanced skills in modern web development frameworks (JavaScript, TypeScript, Vue.js, React, Node.js)
  • Experience architecting RESTful APIs and working with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Strong grasp of QA methodologies and test-driven development
  • Familiarity with CMS and marketing automation tools

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and implement scalable web applications and tools
  • Serve as a technical lead on projects and guide cross-team implementations
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to align solutions
  • Conduct technical planning and execute medium to large-scale projects
  • Write clean, maintainable code with robust documentation and automated tests
  • Establish engineering best practices throughout the development lifecycle
  • Mentor junior software engineers and perform peer code reviews
  • Define and implement comprehensive QA strategies and monitoring protocols
  • Troubleshoot complex production and staging issues
  • Enhance system reliability, performance, security, and scalability
  • Support the evolution of internal platforms for content and campaign management
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Engagement in innovative projects within Marketing Operations
  • Access to the latest web development technologies
  • Flexible work culture promoting work-life balance
Full Job Description
The Senior Software Engineer, Marketing Operations leads the development of scalable and robust internal tools that empower the Marketing and eCommerce teams. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality technical solutions, mentoring junior developers, and driving architectural decisions that align with long-term product and business goals. The ideal candidate is an experienced engineer with a deep understanding of web technologies, quality assurance, Marketing Operations workflows, and cross-functional collaboration.

Your Next Challenge:

  • Architect, design, and implement scalable web applications and internal tools to support Marketing Operations and eCommerce workflows
  • Serve as a technical lead on projects, breaking down complex problems and guiding implementation across teams
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with strategic objectives
  • Conduct technical planning, estimation, and execution of medium to large-scale projects
  • Write clean, maintainable code with strong documentation and automated tests
  • Establish and enforce engineering best practices across the development lifecycle
  • Perform peer code reviews and provide mentorship to software engineers
  • Define and implement QA strategies, including unit tests, integration tests, regression testing, and monitoring protocols
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex bugs and system issues in production and staging environments
  • Drive improvements in system reliability, performance, security, and scalability
  • Contribute to the evolution of the Workbench CMS and other internal platforms used for content creation, localization, and campaign execution
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence


What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of full-stack software engineering experience with a focus on scalable and maintainable systems
  • Proven ability to lead projects and mentor developers across the engineering team
  • Advanced proficiency with modern web development tools and frameworks (e.g., JavaScript, TypeScript, Vue.js, React, Node.js)
  • Experience architecting RESTful APIs and working with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Strong understanding of QA methodologies and test-driven development
  • Familiarity with CMS systems, marketing automation tools, and analytics frameworks
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience working within Agile and DevOps cultures using tools such as Jira, Git, and CI/CD pipelines


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About Getty Images

Getty Images is a visual communications company that provides a wide range of stock photos, videos, and music to businesses and individuals around the world. The company was founded in 1995 by Mark Getty and Jonathan Klein and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Getty Images has a collection of over 200 million assets, including photos, illustrations, and videos, and serves customers in over 100 countries. The company's mission is to inspire communicators and give them the tools they need to create impactful visual content.
Learn more about Getty Images
Size
2,000 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Media
Founded
1995
NASDAQ
GETY
* Ladders Estimates

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