Senior Technical Lead (Data Systems)

Stacktics; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Technical Lead - Data Systems to bridge hands-on technical delivery with strategic leadership. The role involves designing cloud-based data solutions and mentoring teams. Candidates should have 10+ years of experience in technical roles and a strong background in cloud technologies, with exceptional communication skills. This position offers a flexible remote working policy and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Remote Working Policy

100% employer-paid benefits package

Regular Lunch and Learns

Fun Employee Events and Activities

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading multiple simultaneous projects for different clients.
• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals across platforms.
• Passion for mentoring and team development.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and strategic direction to development teams.
• Maintain strong client relationships as the primary technical point.
• Mentor Technical Leads and Developers.

Skills

Cloud Data solutions

Technical leadership

Agile methodologies

Data modeling

Data visualization

Communication skills

Education

10+ years of technical experience

4+ years in technical leadership role

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

AWS

Azure

Job description

Overview

The Senior Technical Lead - Data Systems will play a key leadership role at Stacktics Inc., bridging the gap between hands-on technical delivery and strategic team leadership. Stacktics stands at the intersection of Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, and Digital Marketing. You will lead the design, implementation, and successful delivery of cloud-based data solutions while mentoring developers, contributing to architectural decisions, and collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Project Management, Solutions Engineering, and Account Management.

This role is ideal for an experienced technical leader with a strong foundation in Cloud-based data technologies and solution architectures, who is ready to take ownership of end-to-end delivery across multiple projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and strategic direction to development teams across multiple projects.
• Balance priorities across projects while managing shifting client demands and timelines.
• Maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary technical point of contact.
• Mentor and coach Technical Leads, Developers, and Data Engineers, promoting best practices in coding, design, and agile delivery.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, set development goals, and support career growth of direct reports.
• Lead hiring efforts for technical roles and ensure new team members align with our technical standards and culture.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with project managers to track progress, manage risks, and ensure deliverables meet client expectations.
• Own the technical execution of projects from inception to deployment, ensuring they meet business goals, quality standards, and timelines.
• Oversee the development of scrum plans, technical tasks, user stories, and ensure alignment with the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Serve as the escalation point for technical blockers, and work proactively to remove them.
• Maintain and elevate client satisfaction through high-quality delivery and responsive communication.
• Review and guide technical architecture and design for data systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency.
• Drive adoption of modern Cloud Data technologies and best practices (GCP preferred, AWS / Azure accepted).
• Ensure technical documentation, code quality, and unit testing are consistently upheld across teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve departmental efficiency through automation, reusable components, or enhanced workflows.

Company-Wide Responsibilities

• Represent technical leadership in cross-functional discussions
• Identify and nurture opportunities for account expansion and growth through technology leadership.
• Stay current with industry trends, continuously evolving Stacktics’ tech stack and delivery approach to remain competitive.
• Be a positive and influential voice across the organization, encouraging innovation, empathy, and excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of overall technical experience, with 4+ years in a technical leadership or managerial role.
• Proven track record leading multiple simultaneous projects for different clients.
• Proven experience leading the design and implementation of Cloud Data solutions, including ETL / ELT pipelines, data lakes / warehouses, and data modeling.
• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, regardless of language or platform.
• Deep expertise in building and managing large-scale data systems on cloud platforms, with a strong preference for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, AWS or Azure acceptable.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams in agile environments, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Strong communication skills capable of translating complex technical concepts into business value for stakeholders.
• Experience with Data Visualization, non-relational databases, and statistical data analysis is an asset.
• Passion for mentoring, team development, and fostering technical excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Google Cloud certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Data Engineer) are a strong plus.
• Prior experience in a consulting environment, managing and delivering projects for multiple clients concurrently.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible Remote Working Policy (within Canada)
• 100% employer-paid benefits package
• Regular Lunch and Learns from your Team Mates
• Standing desks
• Fully-loaded kitchen: snacks / fruit / drinks
• Fun Employee Events and Activities
• Participation in Community Engagement
• Quarterly CEO coffee breaks