We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Lead Software Engineer Developer
Resume Due Date: Friday January 2nd 2026 (5:00PM EST)
Number of Vacancies: 2
Duration: 12 Months
Hours of work: 35 hours
Location: CHQ Oshawa (Hybrid – 3 days remote)
Job Overview
- The Lead Software Developer/Engineer is a specialist technical role focused on elevating engineering excellence, driving technical strategy, and influencing software development practices for one or more teams.
- This role involves mentoring engineers, defining architectural direction, and collaborating with stakeholders to align technology with business objectives.
- Drive engineering excellence by leading system design and architecture decisions, resulting in robust and scalable technical solutions.
- Enhance team performance and software quality by mentoring engineers to improve their technical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
- Elevate development quality and security by advocating for and implementing standards and best practices across teams, leading to consistent and secure software delivery.
- Align technical solutions with business objectives by collaborating with leadership and stakeholders, fostering innovation and strategic growth.
- Strengthen engineering culture by sharing knowledge and fostering cross-team collaboration, contributing to organization-wide technical strategies and improved team synergy.
- Accelerate software development capabilities by evaluating and implementing new technologies, enhancing efficiency and innovation.
- Influence strategic direction by participating in discussions and providing technical expertise to leadership and stakeholders, ensuring informed decision-making.
- Fulfill additional responsibilities as needed to support organizational goals and initiatives.
Qualifications:
- This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired through the completion of 4 years of University in computer science, software engineering or a related field.
- Requires relevant experience in software development and leadership.
- Proven ability to mentor engineers, improve team performance, and drive technical excellence.
- Strong expertise in system architecture, design patterns, and cloud technologies.
- Experience with Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and modern software development workflows.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of influencing technical direction across teams.
- A period of over 6 years and up to and including 8 years is considered necessary to gain this experience.
Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity-seeking communities including but not limited to: Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. They are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invites all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports their long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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