Software Engineer Team Lead - Development

T-Net British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech company seeks a Software Engineer Team Lead in Vancouver, Canada to guide a team in software development. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, 5+ years of development experience, and be proficient in Linux and object-oriented programming. The role promises a flexible work environment along with extended medical benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Extended medical and dental benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience leading a development team.
• 5+ years experience as a developer.
• Strong understanding of design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Participate in architectural discussions.
• Perform software engineering in a team.
• Communicate with stakeholders and product managers.

Skills

Ability to quickly learn new topics and frameworks

Linux system installation and maintenance

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Object-oriented programming

Tools

Python

Django

Git

Job description

Software Engineer Team Lead - Development

Our client is a group of passionate, open-source embracing, forward-thinking individuals. They love building software, sharing ideas, and keeping the best parts of their startup culture as they have continued to grow over the last 7 years. The team values a flexible work environment, a laid-back office culture, and working with great people.

We are looking for a software engineer to join our team who is passionate about contributing to the design, development, and testing of our software platform.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participate in architectural discussions related to achieving the product vision
• Perform software engineering in a team environment
• Participate in a Level 4 support rotation
• Manage the day-to-day priorities of the development team
• Communicate with stakeholders and product managers to prioritize new features and technical improvements
• Break down features into Epics and Stories in Jira
• Order Kanban swim lanes to reflect set priorities and keep the backlog healthy
• Run refinement meetings and release retrospectives
• Identify gaps in knowledge sharing and document processes
• Assist with hiring and training new employees
• Recommend and manage the balance between new features and technical debt

Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

• The ability and desire to quickly learn new topics and frameworks
• Knowledge of Linux system installation, configuration, and maintenance
• 2+ years experience leading a development team and 5+ years experience as a developer
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and process-driven
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts and design patterns

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of Python and Django
• Knowledge of C
• Knowledge of event-driven and Linux network socket programming
• Knowledge of IP networking, particularly good working knowledge of principles and protocols
• Familiarity with REST APIs and microservices
• Knowledge of version control with Git
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance

Compensation:

• Equal opportunity
• A flexible work environment at the office
• Extended medical and dental benefits
• ESOP

Office Locations:

• Vancouver, Canada and Halifax, Canada

EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.