Lead Software Developer

OSEDEA; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech development firm is seeking a Lead Software Developer to guide a team in delivering enterprise software solutions. Candidates should possess extensive experience in modern programming languages and leadership, with a passion for mentoring and collaboration. Flexible working conditions and a competitive salary are offered, alongside benefits promoting wellbeing and productivity.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension plan contribution (RRSP)

Flexible work hours

Work from anywhere up to 8 weeks

Paid sabbatical

Wellness and productivity spending account

Parental program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience.
• 2+ years leading a team of software developers.
• Intermediate French proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Guide the team through software development according to specifications.
• Develop key solutions for client business needs.
• Coach colleagues for professional growth.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Java

Full-stack web development

Agile

Scrum

CI/CD Pipelines

Domain-Driven Design

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a software-related field

Tools

CI/CD Tools

Cloud-hosting platforms

Modern client-side frameworks

Job description

Who we are

We’re a thriving and agile tech development firm. People are at the center of everything we do. Simply put, we care. Our team personally cares about our clients and the world around them, and we care about our team’s life-long dreams, aspirations, and career development.

We strongly believe in the power of community. This is why we seek opportunities to build meaningful relationships with everyone around us.

We celebrate diversity in all its forms. Backgrounds, personalities, career paths, languages... you name it. We actively innovate, learn, and share stories around the topic. We want everyone to feel welcomed and included in all we do.

We like having fun and enjoying ourselves. We wake up every day inspired to build a more efficient and enjoyable world.

Role overview

As a Lead Software Developer, we expect you to be disciplined regarding software development, ready and eager to lead projects and initiatives, and collaborate with and mentor technical and non-technical teammates as you plan, develop, and deliver enterprise software solutions for our clients. We expect you to provide guidance, support your team in their efforts and be an effective delegator with an objective-oriented mindset. We expect you to be a battle-tested developer with strong technical expertise.

The technologies listed below are mentioned to give you a reference point for our stack. Above all else, we look at the personal ability and potential for growth when hiring for this position.

Your key responsibilities

• Guide your team through the development of software according to specifications (SRS, Interface Designs)
• Develop key solutions to solve client business critical needs
• Translate functional requirements into technical specifications
• Provide continuous feedback to your colleagues
• Share expertise through analysis, estimates, reviews, and audits
• Coach colleagues to encourage their professional growth
• Confidently take initiative on projects and tasks
• Uphold and reinforce software development guidelines
• Research, test, and implement new techniques and technologies
• Advise and consult with clients about technical decisions and direction.

The ideal candidate

• Has 8+ years experience as a software developer or engineer with at least 3 recent years in modern popular programming languages such as Python, Javascript/typescript, and/or Java
• Has 2+ years experience leading a team of software developers in a professional setting
• Has a Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, college degree, certification in a software-related field, or equivalent degree or experience
• Has intermediate or conversational French at a minimum.

You should be proficient with

• Full-stack web development
• Development Methodologies (Agile, Scrum, XP, Kanban, Shape Up, etc.)
• Application Testing (unit, functional, E2E, etc.)
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Domain-Driven Design
• At least one major modern client-side framework/library such as AngularJS, ReactJS, Svelte, etc.

It’s a plus if you have experience with

• Cloud-hosting platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
• Virtualization and Containerization
• Mobile development
• In-Memory object storage, caching, and queue systems
• Microservices and Serverless Systems
• Hexagonal Architecture

What we offer

• Competitive Salary and contribution to your pension plan (RRSP)
• Flexible hours of work and choose how you work
• Work from anywhere up to 8 weeks
• Paid sabbatical
• Wellness and productivity spending account
• Parental program.

Check out our careers page to learn more.

Only considered candidates will be contacted.