Technical Lead

Synechron Canada ULC_CANADA Company; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Insurance plan

Hybrid policy

RRSP

Udemy access

Coaching opportunities

Global mobility

Job summary

Synechron Canada ULC_CANADA Company is hiring for a senior technology leader to drive the design and delivery of complex applications in a hybrid Toronto environment.

You will mentor teams, enforce standards, and collaborate with architects, product owners, and delivery managers to modernize and scale platforms across cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Extensive software development experience in enterprise environments.
• Experience leading technical delivery across multiple teams or complex initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, APIs, and integration.
• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases.
• Strong understanding of Agile and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Preferred, but not required: Experience in capital markets or banking.
• Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with microservices, event-driven architectures, and containerization.
• Knowledge of CI/CD, observability, resiliency, and secure software development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and delivery of complex applications and platforms.
• Translate business and functional requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership, mentoring, and code-review support.
• Establish and enforce development, architecture, testing, and security standards.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, business analysts, and delivery managers.
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support application modernization, cloud adoption, and platform enhancements.
• Guide troubleshooting, performance tuning, and production issue resolution.
• Ensure solutions meet enterprise security, resiliency, and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and engineering best practices.

Skills

Enterprise software development

Technical leadership

Software architecture

Programming languages

Databases

Agile/DevOps

Stakeholder management

Capital markets

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Microservices

CI/CD

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Job description

We are At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17,000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

Additional Information* The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Toronto, ON is CAD $110k – CAD $120k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and delivery of complex applications and platforms.
• Translate business and functional requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership, mentoring, and code‑review support.
• Establish and enforce development, architecture, testing, and security standards.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, business analysts, and delivery managers.
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support application modernization, cloud adoption, and platform enhancements.
• Guide troubleshooting, performance tuning, and production issue resolution.
• Ensure solutions meet enterprise security, resiliency, and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and engineering best practices.

Requirements

• Extensive software development experience in enterprise environments.
• Experience leading technical delivery across multiple teams or complex initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, APIs, and integration.
• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases.
• Strong understanding of Agile and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Preferred, but not required: Experience in capital markets or banking.
• Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with microservices, event‑driven architectures, and containerization.
• Knowledge of CI/CD, observability, resiliency, and secure software development.

We offer

• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave(floating days and sick days).
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long‑term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
• A higher education certification policy.
• On‑demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellence (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier‑one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all.

We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company.

We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply.

We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidate Application Notice

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry‑leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile‑first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community. At Synechron, we are committed to integrating sustainability into our business strategy, ensuring responsible growth while minimizing environmental impact. Employees play a key role in driving our sustainability initiatives, from reducing our carbon footprint to fostering ethical and sustainable business practices across global operations. All positions are required to adhere to our Sustainability and Health Safety standards, demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and sustainable practices.