Functional IT Analyst

At Lowe’s Canada, over 26,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service some 450 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our Lowe’s, RONA, Reno-Depot, and Dick’s Lumber banners are always looking for dedicated employees to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills. All that in a work environment that offers a lot of flexibility because the well-being of our teams is an everyday priority.

So if you’re looking to do what you love, and to grow and evolve within our family—one of the best employers in Canada according to a recent Forbes survey—we could be perfect for each other.

**Workplace**:
Our head office being located in Boucherville, on the South Shore of Montreal, we know that some of our employees are concerned by the roadwork being carried out in the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel. That’s why we stood up an in-house advisory committee and implemented new work policies that provide our teams with even more flexibility, no matter where they live. Whether it’s working from home or having flexible hours - when a role requires employees to be physically present at the office -, we are constantly revaluating our practices to provide the best possible work environment to our employees.

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**Our expectations**:
Reporting to the IT Manager, IT Supply Chain, the Functional IT Analyst is part of the evolution team of one of the business areas specific to the supply chain, namely planning, distribution, and transport. Its main mandate is to analyze the needs expressed by the Product Manager and/or users and propose the best adapted solutions. He must also supervise the development of, define, prepare, and validate the different test phases. As part of the Agile working model, the Functional IT Analyst works closely with solution architects and developers assigned to the product development.

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**Your role**:

- Assist the architect and Product Manager in defining needs
- Produce and update Software analysis documentation
- Participate in the assessment of the time required for development
- Assist programmers during the implementation phase
- Participate in the execution of functional and integrated tests and support acceptance tests
- Ensure follow-up during the post-implantation period

**The qualifications we are looking for**:

- University degree or college diploma in Computer Science or equivalent
- Experience in Supply Chain execution and retail systems
- Experience with BlueYonder TMS, and WMS systems (an asset)
- Self-taught approach to learning new systems
- Analysis and synthesis skills
- Ability to simplify and communicate knowledge
- Ability to easily adapt to changes
- Listening skills
- Sense of organization and service, and concern for quality
- Team spirit and leadership
- Knowledge of Oracle, SQL, Java, and Progress
- Experience with relational databases and NoSQL (Sybase, Oracle or Postgresql and mongoDB)
- Experience with DevOPs development and key concepts (CI/CD, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS)
- Practical knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite tools
- Ability to work in Agile mode (JIRA an asset)

**Your benefits of working for Lowe’s Canada**:
By joining the Lowe’s Canada family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

- A highly flexible hybrid workplace
- A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
- A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
- A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
- Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all Lowe’s Canada locations)
- Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
- Electric car charging stations
- Career growth opportunities within the company
- An inclusive and safe working environment
- Promotion of work-life balance
- An employer that’s involved in the community
- And much more