Software Engineer III - Team Lead

SpryPoint; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth software company in Canada is seeking a motivated Software Engineering Team Lead to guide a talented team. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, ensuring the successful delivery of quality software while fostering an innovative and collaborative environment. Strong skills in Java and Agile methodologies are essential for this role, alongside a commitment to continuous improvement. This position offers a flexible remote-first work environment and competitive compensation packages.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards

Flexible working hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and sick days

Annual development fund and tuition assistance

Team connection events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development focused on Java backend applications.
• Previous experience in a leadership or mentorship role is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and clean code practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and mentorship to a team of software engineers.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to define user stories and backlog items.
• Promote Agile values and facilitate all Agile ceremonies.

Skills

Java programming language

RESTful APIs

Asynchronous processing

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

SQL

HTML

JavaScript

CSS

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

The Company

2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Canada Recipient 🏆

SpryPoint is revolutionizing how utilities serve their communities. As a high-growth software company, we're shaking up the status quo in the utility industry with the first and only cloud-native platform built specifically for modern utilities.

Founded by industry veterans in 2012, we've grown from a profitable startup to a rapidly scaling company of 285+ employees serving 100+ utility clients across North America and the Caribbean. Our mission is simple: utility leaders should expect more from their technology providers.

We deliver comprehensive solutions including SpryCIS, SpryEngage, SpryMobile, and SpryWallet that modernize the entire meter-to-cash process. What sets us apart? Our "updates, not upgrades" approach, user-centric design, and unwavering focus on customer success—achieving 100% customer reference ability.

Backed by strategic investment from Norwest Venture Partners since 2023, we're accelerating our growth while staying true to our core values: lead with kindness, vision with impact, radical honesty, bold disruption, keep it simple, and execute with excellence.

Join our award-winning team in transforming an essential industry that powers communities across the Americas.

Position Overview

At SpryPoint, we value collaborative work environments, automation, continuous learning, and delivering value to our users. We are actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineering Team Lead to guide and lead our talented team of software engineers. As a technical Team Lead, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software products. You'll provide leadership, technical guidance, and mentorship to your team members. Your leadership will foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, empowering your team to deliver exceptional results.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear direction, guidance, and mentorship to a team of software engineers.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and professional growth within the team.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and performance evaluations, offering constructive feedback and supporting career growth.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to define and prioritize user stories and backlog items.
• Serve as the Agile advocate and coach for the team, promoting Agile values, principles, and practices.
• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, grooming sessions, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure the team adheres to Agile methodologies and continuously improves their Agile processes.
• Monitor and manage the team's progress, identifying and addressing any obstacles that could hinder the sprint's success.
• Work in collaboration with different functions of the organization including Product, User Experience Design, Customer Success, Sales and Service Delivery.
• Work with the Customer Success team to support clients and manage incidents, manage and lead support developers and participate in the rotating on‑call schedule.
• Plan, prioritize, and allocate tasks to team members, ensuring efficient use of resources and timely project delivery.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the team, assisting with architecture decisions, code reviews, and problem‑solving.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and encourage their adoption within the team.
• Ensure the team follows coding standards, best practices, and quality guidelines.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high code quality, identify potential issues, and promote continuous improvement.
• Facilitate effective communication within the team and across other teams or departments.
• Identify skill gaps within the team and provide training, guidance, and opportunities for skill development.
• Promote a culture of learning and growth, encouraging team members to enhance their technical and soft skills.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ Years of experience in software development, with a focus on Java backend web applications.
• Previous experience in a leadership or mentorship role.
• Interest in expanding knowledge and applying knowledge to solve industry problems.
• Proficiency in Java programming language and related frameworks.
• Strong understanding of backend development concepts such as RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and asynchronous processing.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL.
• Experience working with web technologies HTML, Javascript, and CSS.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Expertise in software design patterns, object‑oriented programming principles, and clean code practices. Demonstrate fluency in developing clean, maintainable, testable code.
• Hands‑on experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, with a focus on scalability, performance, and security.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced Agile environment.

💫 Expect More From Your Career at SpryPoint

🚀 Work your way -Remote‑first environment with flexible working hours across North America

💰 Competitive Total Rewards - Comprehensive compensation package that grows with you

💻 Complete Setup - MacBook + $500 to create your ideal home workspace

🏥 Total Wellness - Health, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one

🏝️ Recharge Time - Generous PTO, Summer Friday half‑days, and unlimited sick days

📈 Future Security - RRSP (Canada) and 401k (US) matching programs

🧠 Continuous Growth - $2,500 annual development fund, tuition assistance, and Book Bounty program

🧳 Team Connection - Annual company events and team offsites that bring us together

Professional Identity Verification

To help us verify candidate authenticity and streamline our screening process, we strongly encourage candidates to include a link to their LinkedIn profile and verify it with their current work email address. While not required, this helps us confirm your professional background and accelerates our review process. Candidates with verified LinkedIn profiles typically receive faster responses and priority consideration during our screening process. Note that all final candidates will complete a background check and identity verification as a part of our SOC 2 compliance procedures.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

SpryPoint is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, veteran or marital status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by applicable laws.

Accommodations

Need accommodations during our interview process? Let us know and we'll work with you to provide the necessary support.