Front-end Development Lead

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

Job summary

Join an innovative company at the forefront of the energy transition, where you'll lead a talented team in developing cutting-edge cloud-native solutions. As a Front-end Development Lead, you'll not only drive technical excellence but also foster a collaborative culture that empowers team members to thrive. With a strong focus on mentorship and continuous improvement, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of production optimization in the energy sector. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a dynamic environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Hybrid working environment

Professional development support

Diverse and talented team

Focus on work-life balance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development and delivery.
• Proven leadership experience in guiding technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable applications for cloud-native platforms.
• Manage team dynamics and ensure high-quality delivery of features.

Skills

React

NextJS

Asynchronous Programming

Kafka

MongoDB

SQL Server

AWS

Team Leadership

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Computer Science

Tools

Cloud Computing

Event-Driven Architecture

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 Front-end Development Lead to join our team.

As a Front-end Development Lead, you will report to the Senior Software Development Lead and take a leadership role in designing and building scalable, cloud-native solutions for the oil and gas industry. In this position, you will manage a team of developers, mentoring and guiding them in their technical and professional growth. You’ll leverage modern technologies in cloud, AI, and IoT to tackle complex challenges and push the boundaries of what’s possible.

In addition to your technical contributions, you’ll be expected to shape the team culture, drive collaboration, and ensure your team is aligned with broader company goals. You’ll have the opportunity to foster a high-performance engineering environment where team members thrive and contribute to delivering impactful solutions for our customers.

We are looking for someone with a strong technical background and a passion for leadership and coaching who can build a team that delivers both excellence in software and innovation.

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 front-end 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 andadvancing daily. We pride ourselves on the strength of our team and company, and the positive environmentalimpact 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 onbeing a leading contributor in the energy transition space. We offer an environment steeped in creating a rewardingprofessional experience and having some fun along the way. We work in a hybrid working environment with adiverse and talented team. We have a passion for taking on big challenges to create a wealth of opportunities andwe will support your development and career goals. Additionally, we offer a competitive compensation and benefitspackage.

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 entrepreneurialculture with a focus on delivering exceptional value for our customers, we invite you to apply. This is youropportunity to join a growing company offering a competitive base salary and benefits.