Senior Technical Architect / Engineering Lead

GoMaterials; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing company in Canada is seeking a Senior Technical Architect to design and implement innovative software solutions. This role demands extensive experience in Java and Spring Boot, along with strong leadership and communication skills. You will lead development processes, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality code best practices. The position offers significant growth opportunities, solid health benefits, and an engaging work culture that celebrates success. Join us to make a real impact in a modern work environment.

Benefits

Health benefits

Equity after first year

Growth and learning opportunities

Generous time off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of extensive experience with Java and Spring Boot in a high-growth environment.
• 5+ years of experience with MySQL, NoSQL, and similar database management systems.
• Proven expertise in implementing and optimizing DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of solution design, development, and deployment for web applications.
• Architect and build high-performance solutions using modern frameworks.
• Mentor and support engineers, fostering technical excellence and collaboration.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

MySQL

NoSQL

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Angular

DevOps practices

CI/CD automation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Azure cloud platform

Job description

Who we are:

GoMaterials is one of Canada's fastest-growing companies, recognized by Deloitte, the Globe & Mail,and the Lazaridis Scaleup Program. We’re revolutionizing how landscape contractors source plant and hardscape materials through a B2B marketplace that simplifies procurement in a traditionally outdated industry.

Since our inception, we have helped landscapers save time, money, and stress and plant over 1.5 million plants and trees. Led by a young and eager group of entrepreneurs, GoMaterials is aggressively expanding across North America. We are therefore looking for amazing people to add to our team!

About the role:

As a Senior Technical Architect, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing robust software solutions that meet our clients' needs. You will play a crucial role in guiding the technical direction of our projects, ensuring high-quality code and architectural best practices. This position requires a blend of hands-on coding expertise and strategic architectural thinking. You’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining our 100% growth rate from day one, and you’ll be able to continuously share your ideas with us.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the full lifecycle of solution design, development, and deployment for scalable web applications and services.
• Architect and build high-performance solutions using modern frameworks and technologies (Java, Spring Boot, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS).
• Stay hands-on by contributing to development sprints, writing clean code, and performing code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn product requirements into technical solutions and deliverables.
• Mentor and support engineers, fostering technical excellence, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
• Champion best practices in design, testing, performance, and security while continuously evaluating ways to improve reliability and scalability.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of extensive experience with Java and Spring Boot in a high-growth environment.
• 5+ years of experience with MySQL, NoSQL, and similar database management systems.
• 5+ years of experience with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Angular).
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Microservices, Serverless, and Composable Architectures.
• Proven expertise in implementing and optimizing DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, including CI/CD automation.
• Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing solutions on the Azure cloud platform.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills for complex, ambiguous technical challenges, with a proven track record of successful resolution.
• Strong technical leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and driving technical consensus.
• Excellent documentation skills.

From day one, you get to...

💡 Share your ideas and actually see them come to life

🌱 Grow with us through learning & promotion opportunities

🏝️ Enjoy solid health benefits & time off (3 weeks + 1 week during the holiday break)

💰 Get a piece of the pie with equity after your first year

🎉 Work with a fun, tight-knit team that celebrates wins together. Want to learn more? Check out our culture code.

Ready to apply?

If you think you’d be a great fit at our company and are passionate about this job, we want to hear from you!