Software Engineer Senior

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

Job Summary

Are you a team player who loves diving into technology? Do you want to contribute to a team that strives to solve demanding problems and operates in a space directly involved in reducing the carbon footprint of buildings?

Join our team! We are looking for a Back-End developer who has an excellent technical foundation in back-end technologiessuch as .NET to be part of the Cloud team.

You will take part in Distech Controls’ constant innovation to create and maintain the best products on the market. You will be involved in innovative projects such as the development of web/cloud applications and mobile building management applications.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Develop the back-end functionalities (C#) of a web application (SaaS)
• Use various communication methods such as REST and WebSockets
• Leverage your creativity to solve complex problems
• Design and optimize software architecture by following best practices of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Ensure code quality, diagnose and resolve production incidents, while managing microservices interconnection and orchestration via Kubernetes
• Contribute to the continuous integration and deployment of applications (CI/CD, GitOps)
• Actively participate in the exploration and research phases for product design

Team

• Contribute to the design and execution of features using the Shape-Up methodology.
• Actively participate in team meetings and task planning.
• Collaborate closely with other developers within the team and across teams to ensure requirements are met during development.
• Take part in the code review process during development (Pull Requests).

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering/computer engineering/computer science or equivalent
• Proficiency in C#, .NET, and ASP.NET Core
• Expertise in backend system development, including REST APIs
• Strong knowledge of Git
• Proficiency in Docker/Containers and Kubernetes
• Structured, methodical and organized in their work
• Developed analytical and synthesis skills
• Great team spirit and excellent interpersonal skills
• Autonomy, leadership and initiative
• Ability to work in-office (hybrid) at the Distech Controls office in Brossard
• Fluent in English and French

Other

• Innovation driven company
• Flexible hybrid work environment allowing perfect work-life balance
• Open minded company
• Fast-paced company
• Modern work environment designed for our employees Indoor and outdoor bistro areas, lounges, coffee stations
• Continuous professional development program
• Extensive benefits, including annual performance bonus, group insurance and RRSP program
• 5 floating days and 3 weeks’ vacation from year one (accrual)
• Reward programs
• LEED-Certified building
• Foosball table
• Situated near Quartier DIX30 and REM
• On-site gym
• Daily fresh fruit
• Hot and cold beverages stations
• Accessible transportation services
• Meal prepared by culinary chefs sponsored at 50% by Distech

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000, select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues and suppliers in Quebec as necessary. French-language training is offered to all incumbents in permanent positions in Quebec who do not have a good knowledge of French.

Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.