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Originally a dry goods store, the family company is known today for accessible and inspired fashion. It is committed to cultivating creativity and building meaningful relationships with its staff, partners, and clientele. The company cares about the environment and about the communities in which it does business.\nSimons is recognized as a fashion authority with an original shopping concept. Exclusive collections, emerging local and nationally recognized brands, and pieces by top designer names are all available under one roof in the store’s distinctive zones.\n\nAre you interested in joining our IT team and contribute to the creation of innovative and quality driven solutions? Then this developer opportunity at Simons is for you.\nThe person in this role plays a key part in the design and development of integration and web services. 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