Software Engineering Technical Lead

360insights; Whitby; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

360insights is seeking a Software Engineer Technical Lead to guide a team of engineers from conception to deployment, shaping technical strategy and ensuring high-quality product delivery. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product and design, and drive architectural decisions in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes robust software design using C# and Node.js, secure development practices, and strong communication to align cross-functional teams with the product roadmap.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of C# and Node.js; experience as a technical lead or in a leadership role.
• Proficiency with version control and collaboration tools (Git, GitHub).
• Understanding and applying SOLID principles and secure software practices (OWASP Top 10).

Responsibilities

• Architect, design and implement scalable and secure software solutions.
• Build coherent designs with components interacting across API or system boundaries.
• Drive technical decisions affecting the broader development org.
• Collaborate with product owners and designers to define requirements and roadmaps.
• Identify and address technical challenges and risks; implement solutions.
• Liaise between Enterprise Architecture and Agile Delivery teams, proposing solutions to ARB.
• Adhere to Product & Engineering Tenets; avoid short-term work; design shared features.
• Plan, break down, and sequence large work for iterative delivery.
• Advocate for appropriate upgrades, replacements, and decommissioning of modules and services.
• Coordinate with Tech Operations to deploy and support production systems.

Skills

C#

Node.js

Git

GitHub

SOLID principles

OWASP Top 10

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Tools

Git

GitHub

Job description

The Software Engineer Technical lead will be responsible for leading a team of engineers, architecting robust software solutions and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products while living the 360 values. They will be a subject matter expert within the team and work closely with cross-functional teams to drive techical strategy, provide mentorship and oversee the development process from conception to deployment. while using our values as an anchor to influence decisions, and formulate short-term plans.

Strong working knowledge of Node is essential for this role, as is experience as a technical lead.

What you'll do

• Architect, design and implement scalable and secure software solutions.
• Build coherent designs with multiple components interacting across API or system boundaries
• Initiate and participate in technical decisions affecting the larger development organization.
• Collaborate with product owners, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and specifications and deliver on the product and technical roadmaps.
• Identify and address technical challenges and risks, and implement effective solutions.
• Act as a liaison between the Enterprise Architecture team and Agile Software Delivery team, proposing solutions to the Architectural Review Board.
• Collaborate with other technical leads and architecture team to adhere to Product & Engineering Tenets:
• Avoid throw-away work serving short-term or module-specific goals.
• Design/build shared features.
• Phase out modules or services slated for retirement.
• Estimate, break down, and sequence large pieces of work for iterative delivery.
• Advocate for appropriate upgrades, replacements, and decommissioning options for modules, capabilities, and other services
• Work with Tech Operations to deploy and support production systems.

What you'll bring

• Strong knowledge and experience with C#, Node or other software as required by the role
• Proven experience as a Software Technical Lead or in a similar leadership role
• Proficiency with Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration
• Understanding of SOLID principles and their application in software design
• Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 and best practices for secure software development
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail and the proven ability to debug an application
• Strong communication and interpersonal skillsli>
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.