Developer, FileMaker – Dollarama – Mont-Royal, QC
Location: Montreal, QC | Company: Dollarama
Dollarama is seeking a skilled FileMaker Developer to join the Replenishment Innovation team in Mont-Royal, QC. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain custom FileMaker applications that support Dollarama’s retail and operational workflows, ensuring efficiency and scalability. The position requires strong technical expertise in FileMaker Pro/Pro Advanced and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to lead FileMaker development projects across multiple platforms, enhance system performance, and support critical business functions in one of Canada’s leading retail organizations.
About the role: Developer, FileMaker
The FileMaker Developer will be responsible for designing and building FileMaker solutions for iOS (FileMaker Go), Windows, macOS, and WebDirect. You will manage FileMaker Server environments, including backups, monitoring, performance tuning, SSL management, and scheduled scripts. Key tasks include developing efficient user interfaces, writing and optimizing scripts, implementing secure authentication and access control, and ensuring compliance with Dollarama’s IT policies.
You will also collaborate with IT and business teams, create technical documentation, and generate reports that support data-driven decision making. Integration with APIs, REST, and SQL databases will be part of your scope, making this a high-impact role within the company’s innovation and replenishment operations.
Benefits and Employment
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
- Location: Mont-Royal, QC
- Opportunity to work on enterprise-level FileMaker applications
- Dynamic, collaborative team environment
- Exposure to retail operations and system integrations
Job Details
📌 Job Title: Developer, FileMaker
📍 Location: Mont-Royal, QC
🕒 Employment: Regular – Full-Time
🌐 Category: IT / Development
Requirements / Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- 4+ years of FileMaker Pro/Pro Advanced development experience (scripting, calculations, relational design, UI/UX, reporting)
- Experience with FileMaker Server administration (backups, monitoring, troubleshooting)
- Proficiency in FileMaker WebDirect deployments
- Familiarity with container storage strategies and secure vs open storage
- Knowledge of REST, APIs, JSON, and cURL integrations
- Experience with SQL/ODBC integrations
- Strong skills in performance optimization (script tuning, indexing, conditional formatting)
- FileMaker Certification and retail/product-based environment experience are assets
How to Apply
If you are passionate about FileMaker development and ready to support large-scale retail operations, apply directly through the official Dollarama careers portal:
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Job Summary & Tips for Applying
The Developer, FileMaker role at Dollarama is designed for experienced FileMaker professionals eager to manage complex, enterprise-level applications. To stand out, highlight experience in FileMaker Server administration, scripting, and API/SQL integrations.
Emphasize achievements in optimizing performance, designing user-friendly interfaces, and ensuring secure access management. Candidates with certifications or retail background will have an advantage.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative IT environment and wants to play a critical role in supporting Dollarama’s operational excellence and growth.