Sr Software Engineering Lead/ Architect

Gilder Search Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Gilder Search Group in Toronto is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of three developers, focused on architecture, design, and delivering compliant software in a regulated environment.

The role combines hands-on coding with leadership, guiding SDLC, code reviews, and problem-solving across projects while collaborating with product and quality teams to meet stringent regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, CS, or related field.
• 10+ years of software development experience, ideally in regulated environments.
• 3–5 years leading software engineering teams.
• Strong C#/C++, WPF, MVC and .NET experience.
• Experience with software architecture, design, testing, and deployment.
• Familiarity with Git/GitLab, CI/CD, and modern development practices.
• Knowledge of Windows and/or Linux environments and regulated quality standards.
• Excellent communication and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of three software developers, including senior and junior members.
• Oversee the full SDLC from architecture and design through testing and deployment.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance, code reviews, and troubleshooting support.
• Set priorities, allocate resources, manage timelines, and ensure scope adherence.
• Drive software architecture, development processes, testing, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Mentor team members and foster accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Skills

C#

C++

WPF

MVC

.NET

Git/GitLab

CI/CD

Windows

Linux

Software architecture

Regulated development

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git/GitLab

CI/CD pipelines

Windows

Linux

Job description

Sr. Software Engineering Lead/ Architect

Location: Toronto, ON
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: $125,000–$165,000 + 15% Bonus + Benefits (Depending on experience)

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of software developers within a highly regulated, technology-driven environment. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing the software development lifecycle, providing technical direction, managing project priorities and timelines, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant software solutions.

The successful candidate will manage a team of three developers and work closely with engineering, product, and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of three software developers, including senior and junior team members.

• Oversee the full software development lifecycle from architecture and design through testing, deployment, commercialization, and sustaining.

• Provide hands-on technical guidance, code reviews, troubleshooting support, and assistance with complex development challenges.

• Establish priorities, allocate resources, manage timelines, and ensure projects are delivered according to scope and requirements.

• Drive software architecture, development processes, testing, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Lead software documentation and ensure development activities meet applicable regulatory and quality requirements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and internal/external stakeholders to define requirements and deliver customer-focused solutions.

• Support production issues and contribute to problem-solving across both new and mature projects.

• Mentor and develop team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

• 10+ years of software development experience, ideally within a regulated industry.

• 3–5 years of experience managing and leading software engineering teams.

• Strong preference for candidates with medical device experience; experience in aerospace or another highly regulated industry may also be considered.

• Strong hands-on development experience with C#, C++, WPF, MVC, and .NET.

• Experience with software architecture, system design, integration, code reviews, testing, and deployment.

• Experience with Git/GitLab, CI/CD, and modern software development practices.

• Experience developing software in Windows and/or Linux environments.

• Strong understanding of software quality, testing, documentation, and regulated development environments.

• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and people-management skills.

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, project roadmaps, timelines, and resources.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, IEC 60601, ISO 14971, or similar regulatory standards.

• Familiarity with medical device regulations, including Health Canada, FDA, or EMA requirements.

• Experience with embedded software.

• Familiarity with DICOM or medical imaging systems.

• Experience with Avalonia is an asset.