Software Development Team Lead- Spectra

GHGSAT; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GHGSat is seeking a lead software developer to guide a team in building impactful software solutions that utilize satellite emissions data. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, particularly in Python, React, and TypeScript, and will foster a culture of inclusive engineering within the team.

Benefits

Competitive salary + stock options

Health/Dental benefits

Paid Time Off + floating statutory holidays

Flexible work environment

Mission with real-world impact

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a software developer.
• Experience mentoring others or leading a team.
• Comfortable across the stack.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of developers on customer-facing app and APIs.
• Collaborate with product and science teams.
• Champion engineering practices for speed and stability.

Skills

Python

React

TypeScript

Mentoring

Communication

Job description

Help us build the software layer that brings satellite emissions data to life.

At GHGSat, we use satellites and advanced sensors to detect greenhouse gas emissions with unprecedented precision. But all that data needs to go somewhere—and that's where this team comes in. From the customer-facing app to our APIs and automated reporting tools, this team makes sure our insights are usable, clear, and delivered with care.

We’re looking for a hands-on lead to guide this team through its next stage of growth. You’ll support a group of developers working across the stack, collaborate closely with product and science teams, and help set the tone for a culture of thoughtful, inclusive engineering.

If you’ve led teams before—or are ready for that next step—and care about both the how and the who of building software, we’d love to talk. If you’re someone who’s been historically underrepresented in tech leadership roles, we especially encourage you to reach out. We believe that diverse leadership isn’t just good for culture—it’s essential for building great software.

What you’ll do

• Support a team of developers working on our customer-facing app, public APIs, and report generation tools
• Create space for autonomy, ownership, and learning—whether through mentorship, pairing, or setting healthy team rituals
• Stay close to the work: helping with design decisions, and allowing for the right technical solutions
• Collaborate with product, science, and platform teams to make sure what we’re building is grounded, clear, and well-scoped
• Champion engineering practices that balance speed and stability—testing, documentation, observability, etc.
• Help shape a long-term vision for how we build and deliver software in this part of the stack
• Support your team’s growth - both in their work and in their careers. Help people take on more, find their next level, and feel good about where they’re headed.

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of experience as a software developer, including production work in Python, React and TypeScript.
• Previous experience mentoring others or leading a team (officially or unofficially)
• Comfortable across the stack and able to reason about systems, not just components
• Strong communicator, especially in written form—our team spans time zones and disciplines
• Thoughtful about how teams work, not just what they build
• A steady hand in uncertainty—you don’t need every detail up front to make good progress

Bonus points for

• Experience with APIs, reporting, or data-heavy user interfaces
• Comfort working with scientific or geospatial data
• Passion for developer experience, inclusive leadership, and systems thinking
• French/English bilingualism (many of us are, but not required)

• Competitive salary + stock options for all full-time employees

• Health/Dental benefits

• Paid Time Off + floating statutory holidays

• Flexible work environment
• Offices in Montreal and Ottawa, with hybrid work options
• A mission with real-world impact, and a team that takes care of each other
  

We don’t expect you to check every single box. If you’re interested in this role and think you could be a fit, we’d love to hear from you.

GHGSat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter.