Software Engineering, Cloud, Team Lead - Remote

FinTech company that is growing and tech forward thinking. This Full-Time role is fully remote, must live in the Ontario Province

About the job

As a Tech Lead, you will be responsible for leading a dynamic service development team with the design, development, and implementation of scalable and efficient cloud native services.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in computer science.
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in software development as tech lead or senior/staff developer, with a focus on backend service development.
• Strong proficiency in AWS cloud services development and infrastructure management.
• Proficiency in microservices design and development using Java, Spring Boot, OpenAPI and Python.
• Experience with relational databases (MSSQL and MySQL) and NoSQL DB.
• Proven experience in designing and architecting scalable, high-performance systems.
• Experience in the financial industry is highly preferred.
• Experience with PHP is highly preferred.
• In-depth understanding of agile methodologies and experience leading agile teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

What you will do:

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and operations, to ensure alignment of development efforts with overall business objectives.

Code Review and Quality Assurance:

• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, performance optimization, and maintainability. Implement robust testing strategies to uphold product quality.

Lead Service Development:

• Take ownership of the end-to-end service development lifecycle, from conceptualization to deployment, ensuring high-quality deliverables within specified timelines.

Technical Leadership:

• Provide guidance and mentorship to a team of developers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

AWS Expertise:

• Utilize your extensive experience with AWS services to architect, deploy, and maintain cloud-based solutions, leveraging services such as ECS, S3, Lambda, and others as appropriate.