Senior Java Tech Lead & Solutions Architect

Improving; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Improving Vancouver’s data and cloud team is seeking a Lead Java Developer who combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership to deliver complex software for clients ranging from startups to enterprises.

You will mentor engineers, shape technical direction, and work closely with clients to define scope, estimates, and milestones while maintaining high standards for code quality and documentation. Willingness to travel to the United States is required.

Qualifications

• Leading the design and delivery of complex software solutions.
• Strong object-oriented development with Java and/or C++.
• Experience with SQL databases and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Ability to travel to the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex software solutions from initial concept through implementation, testing, and release.
• Remain hands-on with architecture, development, testing, code reviews, and technical problem-solving.
• Establish and champion high standards for code quality, testing, maintainability, and documentation.
• Develop expertise in key technical areas and share that knowledge across teams.
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies where they improve client or technical outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership for client projects and take accountability for successful technical outcomes.
• Work directly with clients to understand requirements, explore solutions, and provide technical guidance.
• Define technical scope, estimates, milestones, and deliverables.
• Translate complex business problems into practical technical solutions.
• Communicate progress, risks, trade-offs, and technical decisions clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Guide developers through technical decisions, implementation, testing, and delivery.
• Delegate effectively while remaining accountable for the overall technical outcome.
• Mentor developers and provide actionable feedback that supports their growth.
• Build alignment around technical direction and gain buy-in from clients, developers, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to engineering practices, knowledge sharing, recruitment, and an inclusive team environment.

Skills

Java

C++

SQL

Databases

AWS

Azure

GCP

Software architecture

Mentoring

Client communication

Travel flexibility

Leadership

Independent work

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related

Job description

Improving Vancouver’s data and cloud team is seeking a Lead Java Developer who combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership to deliver complex software for clients ranging from startups to enterprises.

You will mentor engineers, shape technical direction, and work closely with clients to define scope, estimates, and milestones while maintaining high standards for code quality and documentation. Willingness to travel to the United States is required.