25-062 Lead Software Engineer Developer

Morson; Pickering; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to elevate engineering excellence and drive technical strategy. This hybrid role involves mentoring engineers, influencing software development practices, and collaborating with stakeholders to align technology with business objectives. You will play a crucial role in enhancing team performance, advocating for best practices, and fostering an engineering culture that promotes knowledge sharing and innovation. If you are passionate about leading teams and shaping technical direction, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4 years of university education in computer science or software engineering.
• 6-8 years of relevant experience in software development and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead system design and architecture decisions for scalable solutions.
• Mentor engineers to enhance performance and software quality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology with business goals.

Skills

Mentoring Engineers

System Architecture

Agile Methodologies

Cloud Technologies

DevOps Practices

Collaboration Skills

Technical Strategy

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Software Engineering

Job description

Job Description25-062 Lead Software Engineer Developer

Number of Vacancies: 1
Level: MP5
Hourly Rate: $85 - $100/hour
Duration: 12 Months
Hours: 35
Location: 889 Brock Road, Pickering (Hybrid – 2 days remote)

Job Overview

The Lead Software Developer/Engineer is a specialist technical role focused on elevating engineering excellence, driving technical strategy, and influencing software development practices for one or more teams. This role involves mentoring engineers, defining architectural direction, and collaborating with stakeholders to align technology with business objectives.

JOB DUTIES

• Drive engineering excellence by leading system design and architecture decisions, resulting in robust and scalable technical solutions.
• Enhance team performance and software quality by mentoring engineers to improve their technical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Elevate development quality and security by advocating for and implementing standards and best practices across teams, leading to consistent and secure software delivery.
• Align technical solutions with business objectives by collaborating with leadership and stakeholders, fostering innovation and strategic growth.
• Strengthen engineering culture by sharing knowledge and fostering cross-team collaboration, contributing to organization-wide technical strategies and improved team synergy.
• Accelerate software development capabilities by evaluating and implementing new technologies, enhancing efficiency and innovation.
• Influence strategic direction by participating in discussions and providing technical expertise to leadership and stakeholders, ensuring informed decision-making.
• Fulfill additional responsibilities as needed to support organizational goals and initiatives

Qualifications

EDUCATION

This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired through the completion of 4 years of university in computer science, software engineering or a related field.


EXPERIENCE

• Requires relevant experience in software development and leadership.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers, improve team performance, and drive technical excellence.
• Strong expertise in system architecture, design patterns, and cloud technologies.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and modern software development workflows.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of influencing technical direction across teams.
• A period of over 6 years and up to and including 8 years is considered necessary to gain this experience.