Back-end Development Lead

Ambyint; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Back-end Development Lead, where you'll design and build robust back-end systems for cloud-native solutions in the energy sector. This role emphasizes technical leadership, mentoring a talented team, and driving innovation through modern technologies. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performance engineering culture while delivering impactful solutions. If you're passionate about coaching others and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is your chance to make a significant difference in a rapidly evolving industry. Embrace the opportunity to grow with a company committed to sustainability and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible working environment

Professional development support

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development and team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies and microservices architecture.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide teams towards successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable application software.
• Drive the evolution of micro-services and APIs for enhanced functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine customer solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Asynchronous Programming

Microservices

API Development

Cloud Computing

Data Pipelines

Event-driven Architecture

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Computer Science

Tools

React

Kafka

MongoDB

SQL Server

AWS

Job description

Ambyint is a SaaS company that provides an Industrial IoT platform, leveraging physics-influenced AI models, plus closed-loop control to enable autonomous operations. As a result, we are an instrumental part of the climate technology evolution and a market leader in production optimization for the energy industry. We deliver step-change improvements to our customers by combining advanced physics, subject matter expertise, and data-informed insights with AI to automate operations and production optimization workflows. We’re coming off a strong year and are setting even higher ambitions for the future. To help us reach the next level, we’re looking for a Back-end Development Lead to join our team.

As a Back-end Development Lead, you will report to the Senior Software Development Lead and take a leadership role in designing and building robust, scalable back-end systems that power our cloud-native solutions for the oil and gas industry. In this position, you will guide a team of developers, mentoring them in both their technical capabilities and professional growth. You’ll work with modern cloud technologies, data pipelines, and microservices to solve complex problems and drive technical innovation.

Beyond your technical contributions, you’ll help shape team culture, foster collaboration, and ensure alignment with broader company goals. You’ll play a key role in building a high-performance engineering environment where team members feel empowered to deliver impactful, reliable, and efficient solutions for our customers.

We’re looking for a strong technical leader with a passion for coaching and mentorship—someone who can drive engineering excellence, champion best practices, and bring thoughtful leadership to a growing team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, high-performance application software for our cloud-native platform, aligning with business goals.
• Drive the evolution of our micro-services and APIs, taking ownership of architecture and technical decisions to enhance functionality and customer impact.
• Work independently and collaboratively to deliver impactful features, ensuring high-quality delivery while managing team dynamics and timelines.
• Build and lead end-to-end features across cloud, web, and mobile infrastructure, ensuring smooth integration and cohesive technical direction.
• Leverage open-source technologies and advocate for open standards, balancing innovation with long-term maintainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Data Science, Product, DevOps) to align technical direction, prioritize features, and refine customer solutions.
• Contribute to technical documentation and best practices, fostering knowledge sharing to support team growth and continuous improvement.
• Experiment with new technologies and rapid feedback loops to drive innovation, keeping the team on the cutting edge.
• Drive Agile development to ensure efficient execution, high-quality deliverables, and continuous iteration.
• Establish coding standards, design patterns, and technical practices to maintain consistency and quality across projects.
• Manage team alignment and execution, tracking progress and adjusting priorities to meet project goals.
• Champion a high-performance engineering culture, promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Guide team members’ technical and leadership growth, helping them navigate challenges and achieve career goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of experience in taking a feature from concept to delivery and support.
• Working knowledge of React frameworks like NextJS and the concept of server-side rendering.
• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds.
• Experience with Kafka and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with non-relational data stores such as MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.
• Experience with SQL-based database systems such as SQL Server, Snowflake, etc.
• Experience with cloud computing, specifically AWS.
• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.
• Experience addressing challenges and driving team success through mentorship, guidance, and a focus on delivering impactful solutions.
• Proven ability to lead and guide teams through complex projects, from initial concept to successful delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.
• BS/MS in engineering, computer science, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven leadership experience, mentoring and guiding teams to success while delivering impactful solutions.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• The gratification of a job well done comes from the satisfaction of your ‘customers’.
• It’s in your nature to be efficient and do it really well, while you always deliver on what you promise.
• Your strengths come from collaborating with others.
• You thrive on both technical challenges and the opportunity to develop and empower the people around you.
• Continuous learning and improvement are part of your mantra.
• You appreciate feedback and see it as a chance to grow, not a critique.
• You care about the customer experience and take satisfaction in building user-friendly solutions.
• You are curious, creative, biased for action, and love solving problems.
• You don’t assume that you are the best and have the humility to learn from others.

WHAT SETS US APART

Ambyint is a scale-up company, possessing all the exciting edginess of a start-up with solutions that are proven and advancing daily. We pride ourselves on the strength of our team and company, and the positive environmental impact we are driving. We live by a simple and effective set of values.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

The opportunity to make a difference in a cutting-edge technology company that is highly spirited and focused on being a leading contributor in the energy transition space. We offer an environment steeped in creating a rewarding professional experience and having some fun along the way. We work in a hybrid working environment with a diverse and talented team. We have a passion for taking on big challenges to create a wealth of opportunities and we will support your development and career goals. Additionally, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At Ambyint, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – across all of our work, teams, and interactions with customers. They are central to our mission and to our impact. The understanding that having varied perspectives and backgrounds helps generate richer ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing, and increasingly diverse world is paramount to who we are and how we work together as a team.

If you are a passionate professional that likes to work in a diverse team environment supporting an entrepreneurial culture with a focus on delivering exceptional value for our customers, we invite you to apply. This is your opportunity to join a growing company offering a competitive base salary and benefits.