Software Engineer

Department: Commercial Marketer and Web Accelerator Engineering

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

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About the job

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world.  

At Sanofi Accelerator’s Global Function (GF), we work at the intersection of technology and business, partnering closely with product, finance, procurement, and operations teams to revolutionize how Sanofi runs at scale. Our mission is to leverage modern software engineering to streamline global operations, automate complex processes, and unlock efficiency across the enterprise.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Digital & Data are at the heart of Sanofi: our ambition is to be the leading digital healthcare platform to deliver medicine faster, enable business operations to scale seamlessly, and help Sanofi teams focus on what matters most — science and patients. Ready to get started?

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. 

Main responsibilities

Scope & Impact

• Designs and delivers software solutions that accelerate research workflows and enhance data analysis.

• Ensures the scalability, maintainability, and reliability of the systems developed.

• Contributes to the technical vision within a project scope while aligning with the broader engineering strategy.

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Prioritization & Execution

• Translates requirements into high-quality, performant code.

• Collaborates with peers, product managers, and scientists to ensure timely delivery.

• Owns technical decisions and ensures effective execution of assigned work.

• Values unowned or less visible work that enables the team to move faster.

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Technical Excellence

• Develops strong technical expertise in domains relevant to GF innovation.

• Upholds high standards in software engineering, testing, and documentation.

• Advocates for best practices and contributes to team-wide technical standards.

• Builds and maintains modern microservices and cloud-native applications.

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Collaboration & Contribution

• Works closely with teammates and cross-functional partners to solve problems.

• Supports team initiatives by contributing to shared codebases, tools, and processes.

• Engages in code reviews, mentoring opportunities, and knowledge sharing.

• Communicates clearly and proactively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

About You

Education and Experience:

• 4+ years of experience (or equivalent knowledge).

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience is a plus.

• Experience in an innovative, fast-paced environment.

• Experience with one or more of the major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK, or similar).

• Proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript (Node.js).

• Proficiency in React or similar frameworks.

• Experience with microservice architectures, API design, and cloud security best practices.

• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and DevOps principles.

Soft & Behavioral Skills

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Collaborative, flexible, and proactive team player.

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

• Growth mindset with enthusiasm for learning new technologies and approaches.

• Innovation-focused with a willingness to experiment and suggest improved ways of working.

Why choose us?