Lead Software Engineer Developer

Morson Talent; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm in Canada is looking for a skilled Lead Software Developer/Engineer. This role focuses on elevating engineering excellence, mentoring engineers, and driving technical strategy to align technology with business goals. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of relevant experience, strong expertise in system architecture, and excellent collaboration skills. A commitment to best practices in software development is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in software development and leadership required.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and improve team performance.
• Strong expertise in system architecture and design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Elevate engineering excellence and drive technical strategy.
• Mentor engineers and enhance software quality.
• Align technical solutions with business objectives.

Skills

Mentoring engineers

System architecture

Agile methodologies

Cloud technologies

Collaboration skills

DevOps practices

Education

4 years of University in computer science, software engineering or a related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

• 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.
• 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.