Front End Technical Lead

Aviso Wealth; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wealth management firm in Toronto is seeking a Front End Technical Lead to shape technical direction and ensure alignment with architectural standards. This role requires 10+ years in software development and experience in JavaScript/TypeScript, AEM, and Angular. The ideal candidate will mentor teams and lead best practices in development. Aviso offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a culture committed to innovation and client focus.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits

Generous vacation time

Parental leave top-up options

Education assistance

Regular social events

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• 7+ years with Front End Platforms.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish technical direction for Front-end initiatives.
• Lead engineering teams throughout development lifecycle.
• Promote best practices in Front-End development.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

AEM (Adobe Experience Manager)

Angular

Git

Cloud (Azure)

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering or related field

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

GitHub/GitLab workflows

Job description

Overview

Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry. We are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians and are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work at a company committed to its people, learn more at www.aviso.ca.

The Opportunity: We’re looking for a Front End Technical Lead to join our Information Technology team. Reporting to the Software Engineering Manager, the Technical Lead shapes the technical direction of the team, ensures alignment with architectural standards and engineering best practices, and combines hands-on development with leadership responsibilities across the full software development lifecycle. The Technical Lead mentors team members, resolves complex technical challenges, and fosters a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

Who you are:

• Service – You put clients’ needs first, advocate service excellence, and work to deliver client-centric solutions while proactively developing strategic partnerships.
• Execution – You are committed to achieving goals, focus on delivering results, seek continuous improvement, take accountability, and learn from mistakes.
• Collaboration – You work with others to drive positive results, contribute to your team, and build trust and inclusive relationships inside and outside the organization.
• Leadership – You lead your team with regular direction, coaching, motivation, resource planning, removal of roadblocks, and constructive feedback.

What your day looks like:

• Establish and communicate the technical direction for Front-end software initiatives, ensuring alignment with architectural standards, engineering principles, and business objectives
• Provide leadership on Front-End best practices through coaching and mentorship
• Lead and mentor engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle, guiding design, implementation, testing, and delivery of software solutions
• Facilitate design reviews and technical planning to meet performance, scalability, and maintainability goals
• Coordinate with product leaders, designers, and business partners to clarify requirements, align priorities, and provide timely updates
• Promote cross-team collaboration and contribute to platform-wide initiatives

Your experience and skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering or related field with 10+ years of software development experience
• 7+ years with Front End Platforms
• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a JavaScript/TypeScript developer
• Design, develop, and maintain web applications using AEM (Adobe Experience Manager) and Angular
• Understanding of Java and/or .NET Core architecture and its integration with front-end applications
• Experience with Azure cloud, APIM, Dapr, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (IaC/Bicep) is an asset
• Advanced knowledge of design patterns and software engineering principles
• Proficient in Git, GitHub/GitLab workflows, and code quality tools
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven track record in mentoring teams

• Fluent English is required; bilingual French is an asset

Why Aviso?

At Aviso, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success. Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to continuous learning and development, including education assistance
• Regular social events to foster teamwork

Your Information

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Aviso welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs at all stages of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No recruiters or agencies, please.

Company Overview:

Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with approximately $145 billion in assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We are building a technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include partners, advisors, investors, and we support a broad client network including credit unions, portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. We are proud to power businesses that empower investors.

A career with Aviso means joining a group of talented, energetic professionals who live our values and are committed to your success and career development. If you’re looking for interesting and challenging work, apply to join our team.

Salary

This position is posted with an expected salary range of $120,000 - $130,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.