Integration Lead

Valtech

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience.  THE OPPORTUNITY At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries.  We are proud of:  * The work we do and the innovation we drive  * Our values of share, care and dare  * A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy  * Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration    THE ROLE   Please note, we are only accepting applicants from the provinces of Ontario and Québec for this role. For Québec-based candidates, fluency in English is necessary because the position entails collaboration with teams based in the rest of Americas and occasionally in Europe. As Practice Director, Shopify Commerce, you will own the technical vision, delivery excellence, and business development strategy for our enterprise Shopify Plus practice. You will lead a global team of architects, engineers, and solution consultants—shaping how we design, build, and scale mission-critical commerce platforms for our largest clients. This role sits at the intersection of enterprise commerce architecture, active sales engagement, and talent leadership. You will be expected to command deep, hands-on knowledge of the Shopify Plus ecosystem and the broader technology stack that surrounds it—including ERP integrations, enterprise search, customer data platforms, and headless commerce patterns—and translate that expertise into winning proposals, trusted client partnerships, and a world-class team.   Why Join Us? * Lead a practice at the forefront of enterprise Shopify Plus—working with some of the world’s most ambitious commerce brands. * Collaborate with global experts across strategy, design, engineering, and commerce operations to deliver end-to-end transformation. * Shape how our firm thinks about and delivers Shopify—building playbooks, growing a team, and influencing the direction of a high-growth practice. Role responsibilities   Shopify Plus Architecture & Technology Strategy * Define and own the architectural patterns and best practices for enterprise Shopify Plus deployments, including headless/composable commerce, Shopify Functions, Markets Pro, and B2B capabilities. * Lead the design of end-to-end commerce ecosystems spanning Shopify Plus and adjacent enterprise systems—ERP (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), enterprise search (Elasticsearch, Algolia, Kenshoo), CDP/CRM (Salesforce, Segment, mParticle), PIM, OMS, and payment gateways. * Evaluate and stay ahead of emerging Shopify platform capabilities (e.g., Shopify Audiences, Checkout Extensibility, Editions releases) and translate them into client-ready solutions and internal playbooks. * Serve as the practice’s ultimate authority on technical feasibility, scalability, and integration strategy for Shopify Plus engagements.     Delivery Leadership * Oversee technical delivery across global, cross-functional teams delivering enterprise Shopify Plus solutions, ensuring quality, performance, and client satisfaction at scale. * Establish governance frameworks, risk mitigation strategies, and delivery KPIs tailored to the pace and complexity of commerce platform engagements. - * Act as a technical escalation point and actively unblock delivery teams, modeling the kind of senior leadership and decisiveness the practice requires.  * Build, retain, and develop a high-performing team of Shopify architects, engineers, and solution leads—setting clear expectations, creating growth paths, and fostering a culture of technical excellence.   Sales Engagement & Client Partnership * Own the technical narrative in the sales process: participate actively in discovery, solutioning, estimation, architecture design, and proposal development for Shopify Plus pursuits. * Partner closely with business development and account teams to identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing Shopify Plus engagements. * Serve as a credible, senior technical voice in client-facing conversations—building trust, managing expectations, and positioning our practice as a strategic partner, not just a vendor. * Maintain and deepen relationships with Shopify’s partner and alliance teams, ensuring we are positioned for early access to new programs, beta capabilities, and co-sell opportunities.   Practice Development & Talent Growth * Mentor and coach Shopify architects, technical leads, and engineers across regions—actively investing in their growth and career trajectories. * Drive Shopify-specific certification and enablement programs (e.g., Shopify Partner certifications, Shopify Developer certifications) and build learning paths that keep the team at the forefront of platform innovation. * Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, solution playbooks, case studies, and reusable architecture assets that accelerate delivery and sales across the practice.   Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) * Utilization Optimization: Maintain or improve team utilization rates across all Shopify Plus engagements, targeting 70%+ blended team utilization. * Certification Growth: Drive 100% of the practice team to hold at least one Shopify Partner or Developer certification within 12 months. * Solution Quality: Ensure architectural integrity, scalability, and maintainability across all delivered Shopify Plus solutions—measured by client satisfaction scores and post-launch performance benchmarks. * Sales Pipeline Contribution: Actively participate in pursuits contributing to at least $8M in unweighted Shopify Commerce pipeline annually, with a target of closing $3M+ in new logos or significant expansions.  * Individual Billability: Maintain a minimum of 50% individual billable utilization, balanced against the practice-building and sales activities inherent to this role. * Team Retention & Growth: Achieve 85%+ retention within the practice and maintain a pipeline of at least two internal candidates ready for promotion annually.         MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential qualifications:    * 10+ years of experience in enterprise technology leadership within a consulting, systems integration, or agency environment—with at least 3–4 years specifically in Shopify Plus or a comparable enterprise commerce platform. * Deep, hands-on expertise in the Shopify Plus platform: Shopify Functions, Checkout Extensibility, Markets Pro, B2B, headless/composable commerce architectures, and the Shopify app ecosystem. * Strong command of the enterprise commerce technology stack surrounding Shopify Plus—including ERP integrations (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), enterprise search (Elasticsearch, Algolia), CDPs (Segment, mParticle, Salesforce Data Cloud), PIM, OMS, and payment platforms. * Proven track record of participating in or leading sales pursuits, proposals, and client-facing solutioning conversations—comfortable owning a technical narrative in a competitive deal. * Experience building, leading, and growing distributed technical teams—hiring, mentoring, retaining senior talent, and creating cultures of technical excellence. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to operate fluently across executive, technical, and commercial audiences.   PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS * Shopify Partner Certification, Shopify Developer Certification, or Shopify Plus Certification (required or expected within 6 months of hire). * AWS/Azure/GCP Solutions Architect, TOGAF, SAFe, PMP, or equivalent—demonstrating both platform-level and enterprise architecture credentials. COMMITMENT TO REACHING ALL KINDS OF PEOPLE  We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all.    THE BENEFITS   This is a full time position based in Quebec, Canada.  The offered salary range is $170,000-225,000 CAD annually, depending on experience and location.  Valtech offers a comprehensive benefits package effective after three months of continuous service: * A comprehensive insurance plan, where you can choose the module that best suits your needs—Gold, Silver, or Bronze. The employer may contribute up to 80% of your coverage depending on the selected module. This plan includes short- and long-term disability coverage. * Dialogue via Sun Life provides virtual healthcare services, allowing you to consult with a healthcare professional for emergencies, prescription renewals, and more. You also have access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program, as well as a complete mental health support program. * A $500 Personal Spending Account, which can be used for healthcare reimbursements, gym memberships, public transit passes, office supplies, or contributions to your RRSP through Valtech. * A retirement plan where Valtech will match 100% of your RRSP contributions through a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), up to a maximum of 4%. You can start contributing to your RRSP immediately, and to the DPSP after 3 months. The vesting of the DPSP will be after a 24 months of service.  * Access to a flexible vacation under Valtech's policy to support your work-life balance, with 5 days available during your probation period and a prorated amount calculated for the remainder of the year. * Personal Technology Reimbursement – $30/month for every employee-offered on day 1.  * We close during the winter holidays and offer flexible scheduling throughout the year, so you can enjoy those sunny Friday afternoons—provided your weekly hours are completed.   YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If your skills and experience align with the role, we’ll reach out for next steps. Your CV should cover key information on relevant experiences and expertise. We do not require information such as age, gender, marital status, or a headshot in your application. We review all candidates based on skills, experience, and potential. ⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud: Only engage with official Valtech email addresses. We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know.     ABOUT VALTECH Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.  At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.  At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.  Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.

DEPT

WHY DEPT®? We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients’ problems, no matter where you are in the world.  ROLE OVERVIEW As the PMO Lead, you will be the operational architect and heartbeat of the Future of Work program. You will lead a decentralized team of Project Managers situated within specific technical PODs and workstreams to ensure global alignment, resource efficiency, and measurable business impact. You are not just a coordinator; you are a builder. You will be responsible for defining the "how" of our execution—setting up the processes, tools, meeting cadences, and automation layers that allow our three workstreams (T25 Mapping, Agentic Platform Build, and Workforce of the Future) to scale. REQUIREMENTS * Expert PMO Leadership: Extensive experience running complex, multi-workstream digital transformation or product development programs in a global agency or tech environment. * Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to manage "dotted-line" relationships and influence senior leadership (SVP/EVP level) across different regions (AMER/EMEA). * AI Fluent: Deep understanding of Agentic Orchestration, LLMs, and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) workflows. You should be a "power user" of AI tools. * Modern Toolset: Advanced proficiency in Asana, Jira, Confluence, and the Google Workspace ecosystem (including Gemini). * Methodology: Expert knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with the ability to create hybrid frameworks that suit rapid AI development cycles. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. PROGRAM GOVERNANCE & STRATEGY * Establish the PMO: Define and implement the Program Management Office from the ground up, including clear Terms of Reference (ToR) for all workstreams. * Reporting Lines: Provide leadership and oversight to Project Managers across the program; ensure POD-level execution aligns with global program OKRs. * Council Management: Facilitate alignment and communication between the program and our three governing bodies: - Strategic & Growth Council - Technical & Innovation Council - Risk, Trust & Governance Council 2. PROCESS ENGINEERING & TOOLS * Standardize the T25 Methodology: Codify the six-workshop process for client workflow mapping and future-state blueprinting. * Meeting Architecture: Design and facilitate the program’s meeting cadence, ensuring high-impact outcomes for kickoffs, status updates, and roadmap reviews. * System Ownership: Own the program’s workspace strategy, ensuring seamless integration between: - Asana: General project management and task tracking. - Jira & Confluence: Technical build management and documentation. - G Suite: General collaboration and communication. 3. AI-FIRST AUTOMATION * PMO Automation: Actively use AI to automate manual PMO functions, such as status report generation, risk identification, and audit queries. * Tooling Innovation: Partner with the technical PODs to implement Gemini and our internal assistant ("D") into daily project workflows. * Proactive Intelligence: Implement smart workflows to shift the PMO from reactive reporting to proactive risk mitigation and resource optimization. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs) * Revenue Enablement: Support the delivery of €2.7M in T25-related revenue by ensuring workstream velocity. * Efficiency Gains: Deliver quantifiable efficiency improvements through "Phase Solutions" across Media, Creative, and Commerce teams. * Milestone Accuracy: Ensure the delivery of the Persistent AI Assistant platform and its associated integrations by the mid-Q2 deadline. ABOUT YOU You are a "Benefits Backwards" architect. You don't build tech for tech's sake; you build it to solve the friction of modern work. You are comfortable being the final decision-maker in high-pressure environments and possess the rare ability to translate complex agentic patterns into clear, executable roadmaps for your engineering leads. WE OFFER: * 15 days Paid PTO * 10 Public Holidays + Birthday off * Medical, Dental, and Mental Health Support/Benefits (through Canada Life Insurance) * Learning & growth certifications/certifications * Enhanced Family Leave (after 1 year) * A flexible, hybrid working policy * Buddy Program: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT® * Tons of Office perks in our Toronto office! Enjoy biweekly breakfasts and lunches, tons of free snacks, and of course team events on the regular! * A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards. * Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together! * The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications. * Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities. * Salary Range Target is 160,000 CAD - 210,000 CAD. WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is at its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s lived experience, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step. We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world, and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place. DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. Learn more about DEPT® DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

AutoScout24

We are TRADER, a Canadian leader in digital automotive solutions. Our flagship brands — AutoTrader.ca, AutoSync, Dealertrack Canada and CMS — help Canadians buy, sell, and finance vehicles with confidence.   As part of AutoScout24 group, Europe’s largest online car marketplace, we’re shaping the future of automotive retail in Canada and beyond.   Learn more at tradercorporation.com.   This role will be within our Collateral Management (CMS) team, a national tech solution that boosts lien and registration services, recovery services, and insolvency management solutions for Canadian Lenders. --- About the CMS Registry Solution The CMS Registry Solution powers end-to-end collateral and lien management for banks, automotive finance companies, credit unions and other lenders. The platform automates the full lien lifecycle—registration, amendment, search, monitoring and discharge—to protecting lenders, reduce risk and ensure compliance, and provides value-added features such as lien validation, asset monitoring and fraud detection. We’re actively modernizing the platform that is mission-critical used by major financial institutions with a focus on scalability, automation, and developer experience. Current work includes containerizing services, upgrading .NET runtimes, strengthening CI/CD and observability, and adopting Infrastructure as Code—alongside pragmatic AI-assisted development and intelligent QA. You’ll join a small, critical and high-impact team (engineers, product owner, engineering manager) focused on solving real customer problems with durable systems. You’ll be expected to own a major slice of the platform, lead technical execution for key initiatives, and raise the quality bar through strong engineering judgment. What You’ll Do:  Build & Evolve Critical Systems  * Design and implement scalable, resilient backend and frontend services using .NET (Core / 6+ / 8), Angular, and RESTful APIs * Lead registry modernization initiatives, including containerization of legacy .NET workloads, runtime upgrades, and improvements to deployment and operational reliability * Contribute to data-layer improvements, focusing on performance, scalability, and operational reliability Own Architecture & Technical Decisions  * Drive technical design discussions and make pragmatic architectural decisions within the team * Integrate observability, security, and performance best practices into system design * Balance technical excellence with delivery needs when evolving existing systems Build With an Ownership Mindset  * Own solutions end-to-end, from design through deployment and production operation * Establish and improve CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and contribute to standardized engineering practices * Take accountability for reliability, operational outcomes, and continuous improvement of owned systems Collaborate & Lead  * Collaborate closely with Product, Platform, and other engineering teams to deliver production-ready capabilities * Mentor and support other engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and day-to-day technical leadership * Act as a role model for strong ownership, technical quality, and constructive collaboration What We’re Looking For: Must Have * Strong hands-on experience building production systems with .NET and C# (modern .NET preferred) * Experience working with AWS services such as EC2, S3, CloudWatch, and IAM * Proficiency in Angular, TypeScript, and RESTful API design * Solid understanding of SQL Server and relational data modeling (managed database experience a plus) * Comfort operating in production environments and learning from real-world feedback * Demonstrated experience leveraging AI-assisted development and testing tools to improve productivity, code quality, and operational efficiency * Clear communication skills and a collaborative, ownership-driven approach * A builder’s mindset: If you can think it, you can build it. If you build it, you own it. Nice-To-Have * Experience with Docker, Terraform / CloudFormation, or Kubernetes-based platforms * Background in system modernization, refactoring, or legacy platform evolution * Experience with database performance optimization * Exposure to AI-driven QA (e.g., Playwright, Cypress with AI integrations) What’s In It For You? We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits we all benefit from that support us to be our creative best.   Benefits from Day 1  * Gym discounts * Employee and Family Assistance program * Virtual wellness events * Conferences & training budget * Regular internal training programs  Financial planning  * Let us help you invest in your future with 3% matching towards your pension and multiple forms of income protection.   Competitive salary  * Annual bonus structure * 3% CPP matching  --- The base salary range for this position is CAD $140,000 – CAD $190,000. This range reflects the expected compensation at the time of posting. The final offer may vary and can be higher based on relevant skills, experience, location, and market conditions. Based on the role the total rewards package may also include benefits, bonus, and other employee offerings. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring: We use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in our hiring process, including to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. Vacancy Status: This job posting is for an existing vacancy.