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Staff Software Engineer

Upshop

Upshop

Software Engineering
Mississauga, ON, Canada
Posted on Mar 13, 2026

About Upshop:

Upshop is the market leader in Total Store Operations solutions for the Grocery and C-Store markets. We offer an AI-powered, SaaS platform connecting Fresh, Center, eCommerce, and DSD department operations to deliver a simplified, smarter, more connected store experience. Customers running Upshop realize significant improvements in sales, shrink, food safety and sustainability across the entire store. 450+ retail chain accounts trust our software in over 55k+ stores, 35 countries, and 3 continents.

At Upshop, we believe that great businesses are built by great people. Our People function is at the heart of our company’s growth, ensuring we attract, develop, and retain A Players who drive our mission forward.

Overview of the role:

The Software Engineer will develop specialized SaaS application software.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborates with clients and/or internal teams to understand user needs; drafts initial proposal and design of software to meet these needs.
  • Assesses feasibility of design and project parameters within time and cost constraints.
  • Analyzes user needs and designs software for client use.
  • Develops code and designs software applications based on user specifications.
  • Modifies existing software to correct errors or improve performance.
  • Gathers and evaluates user feedback and then modifies software for better usability.
  • Design databases for specific application areas.
  • Collaborates with product, QA, and customer success teams to design systems to support required applications.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Hands-on experience with:
  • React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS/Bootstrap, C#, PHP, Laravel Framework.
  • Azure Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, MS SQL, and ODBC
  • Experience with source control, pull requests, and code reviews using GitHub and Azure DevOps.
  • Experience working in agile development environments using tools such as JIRA and GitLab.
  • Experience with Azure app services/functions.
  • Familiarity with Entity Framework.
  • Experience with API Development (REST/CRUD).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent OOAD skillset.
  • Proven experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment.
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

Benefits/Perks:

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Employer-matched 401(k).
  • Generous PTO and benefits package.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Collaborative, growth-oriented culture at the forefront of grocery tech innovation.

The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:

  • $120,000 - 160,000 CAD

The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.