Lead Engineer (C#.NET Developer)

S.i. Systems; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Ottawa seeks a skilled Lead Engineer (C#.NET Developer) to bring a new SaaS solution to market. This permanent full-time role involves mentoring a team and driving a Product-Led Growth (PLG) strategy. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of software development experience, with a strong focus on C#/.NET and proven skills in managing remote teams. This role also offers the growth potential toward senior leadership positions. Occasional on-site presence is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on C#/.NET.
• 2+ years in a technical leadership or team lead role.
• Proven experience managing remote and outsourced teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 8 engineers.
• Architect, design, and develop scalable SaaS applications using C#/.NET.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical execution with business goals.
• Drive agile development practices, code reviews, and CI/CD processes.
• Represent engineering in cross-functional discussions.
• Ensure code quality, security, and performance.

Skills

C#/.NET

Technical leadership

Managing remote and outsourced teams

SaaS architecture

CI/CD pipelines

Agile methodologies

Strong communication skills

Job description

Lead Engineer (C#.NET Developer)

Our valued client is seeking a Lead Engineer (C#.NET Developer) to bring a new SaaS solution to market through a Product Led Growth (PLG) strategy!

Permanent full-time role in Ottawa, ON (% Remote). Occasional on-site presence required in Ottawa (4-6 times a year).

As the successful candidate, you will be a hands-on technical leader guiding our client's engineering team in bringing a new SaaS solution to market through a Product-Led Growth (PLG) strategy. You’ll be both a strategic leader and a strong individual contributor, capable of writing production-grade code while mentoring and managing a globally distributed team. This role offers a strong growth path for a highly motivated technical leader with the potential to evolve into a VP of Engineering or CTO position.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 8 engineers (3 internal, 5 outsourced).
• Architect, design, and develop scalable SaaS applications using C#/.NET.
• Collaborate with product, design, and business stakeholders to align technical execution with business goals.
• Drive agile development practices, code reviews, and CI/CD processes.
• Represent engineering in cross-functional discussions with leadership and customers.
• Ensure code quality, security, and performance across the stack.
• Help shape and execute our client's PLG strategy through technical innovation and user-centric design.

Must Haves

• 7+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on C#/.NET.
• 2+ years in a technical leadership or team lead role.
• Proven experience managing remote and outsourced teams.
• Deep understanding of SaaS architecture.
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and agile methodologies.
• Comfortable being hands-on with code while leading others.

Nice to Haves

• Experience in the Data Protection space (Data Backup and Recovery)
• Experience with Product-Led Growth tools and strategies.
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks (Blazor would be ideal).
• Background in startup or high-growth environments.