Team Lead, Software Engineering (12 Month Contract)

Community Trust Company; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Questrade Financial Group is seeking a hands-on Team Lead, Software Engineering for a 12-month contract in Canada. You will lead the engineers of one squad, own a system within the portfolio, and drive AI-assisted development and governance while maintaining high standards for security and code quality.

You will mentor engineers, review designs, and collaborate with People & Culture on talent development. Strong communication and leadership are essential to align with stakeholders and deliver

Qualifications

• Senior-level, hands-on full-stack experience with deep expertise in at least one core stack.
• Track record of mentorship, code review, and design contribution.

Responsibilities

• Lead a squad of engineers, coordinating delivery of full-stack solutions.
• Set technical direction within your domain and ensure SDLC health.
• Provide direct mentorship and evaluate new technologies.

Skills

Full-stack development

Mentorship

Code review

Architecture design

AI-enabled development

Education

B.S. in CS or related field

Tools

AI coding assistants

Job description

Team Lead, Software Engineering (12 Month Contract)

North American Centre, 5700 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5M9, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Questrade Financial Group (QFG), through its companies - Questrade, Questbank, Questrade Wealth Management, Community Trust Company, Zolo, and Flexiti, provides securities and foreign currency investment, professionally managed investment portfolios, mortgages, real estate services, financial services and more. We use cutting-edge technology to help Canadians become much more financially successful and secure.

At QFG, we combine human‑centric collaboration with AI‑driven innovation to redefine financial services. The ideal candidate will be a catalyst for change, using AI to transform and deliver unparalleled customer experiences and shaping a future where AI empowers our teams to do their best work.

Join our diverse, inclusive, and hybrid workplace to unleash your creativity and nurture your curiosity without limits. If you share this sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at QFG.

We’re looking for our next Team Lead, Software Engineering - 12 month contract. Could It Be You?

We are hiring a hands‑on Team Lead to lead the engineers of one squad — coordinating the development, improvement, and delivery of full‑stack solutions, owning a specific system within the squad's portfolio, and reinforcing SDLC health. You will stay close to the code while growing people, setting technical direction within your domain, and partnering with People & Culture (P&C) on people processes.

Technical delivery: Bring deep, senior‑level full‑stack expertise; stay involved in code reviews, architectural design, development/QA, and troubleshooting and production support alongside the team.

Mentorship & tech: Provide direct technical mentorship, stay current on industry trends, and evaluate new technologies that benefit the team.

Ownership: Make sensible day‑to‑day technical decisions within agreed standards; own a specific system or feature area and keep the team's development process running smoothly.

Vision & communication: Operate with clear purpose; identify and collaborate with stakeholders; explain complex topics to technical and non‑technical audiences; write clear documentation.

People & culture: Build an engaged, inclusive team; give timely, constructive feedback; own performance reviews, hiring, and career development in partnership with P&C.

Governance: Ensure your team's adherence to policies and standards, suggest squad‑level process improvements, and collaborate with governance teams within your domain.

AI‑assisted workflow: Use AI coding assistants/agents fluently and coach the team to do so safely; treat review of AI‑generated code as a larger effort than writing it, keeping humans accountable for what ships.

Standards & guardrails: Set and enforce code‑review standards for AI‑generated code as a control layer; ensure it meets the same security/quality bar, aligned with secure‑dev practices and Questrade IT/cyber policies.

Capability building: Prioritize AI fluency, systems thinking, and output‑evaluation judgment when developing and hiring engineers; adapt practices as tooling evolves.

So are YOU our next Team Lead, Software Engineering ? You are if you…

Senior‑level, hands‑on full‑stack experience with deep expertise in at least one core stack, plus a track record of mentorship, code review, and design contribution.

Experience leading or coordinating delivery within a squad; strong communication and sound judgment on localized technology decisions.

Fluency with AI‑assisted development and the judgment to review, evaluate, and govern AI‑generated code.

A people‑first mindset and comfort partnering with P&C on performance, hiring, and development, and with IT/cyber governance on policy adherence.

Nice to have: prior formal people‑leadership experience and background in regulated financial services or a compliance‑sensitive domain.

Compensation Information:

Base salary range: $120,000 to $145,000

The final compensation package will be commensurate with the successful candidate's experience, skills, and geographic location (Canada).

At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment. This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued. You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in. Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence—not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us.

Questrade Financial Group of companies Applicant Tracking System utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) for application screening. The AI system operates on predetermined criteria, with final decisions subject to human review.

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

North American Centre, 5700 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5M9, Canada