Software Development Team Lead- Spectra

GHGSat Inc.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in satellite technology in Ottawa seeks a Software Development Team Lead to oversee a dynamic team. This role involves guiding developers in creating impactful software solutions from satellite emissions data, fostering a culture of inclusivity and mentorship. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Python, React, and TypeScript, along with strong leadership skills. Competitive salary and stock options offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary + stock options

Paid Time Off + floating holidays

Flexible work environment

Strong mission with real-world impact

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a software developer.
• Previous experience mentoring or leading a team.
• Comfortable across the stack and able to reason about systems.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Passion for developer experience and inclusive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of developers working on apps and APIs.
• Create space for team autonomy and learning.
• Stay close to the work and assist with design decisions.
• Champion engineering practices that balance speed and stability.
• Help shape the long-term vision of software delivery.

Skills

Production work in Python

React

TypeScript

Team mentoring

Strong communication

Experience with APIs

Scientific or geospatial data

Bilingual in French/English

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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

Requirements

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
• 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
• 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.

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