Lead Engineer (C#.NET Developer) to bring a new SaaS solution to market through a Product Led Growth (PLG) strategy

Our valued client is seeking a Lead Engineer (C#.NET Developer) to bring a new SaaS solution to market through a Product Led Growth (PLG) strategy!

Permanent full-time role in Ottawa, ON (100% Remote). Occasional on-site presence required in Ottawa (4-6 times a year).

As the successful candidate, you will be a hands-on technical leader guiding our client's engineering team in bringing a new SaaS solution to market through a Product-Led Growth (PLG) strategy. You’ll be both a strategic leader and a strong individual contributor, capable of writing production-grade code while mentoring and managing a globally distributed team. This role offers a strong growth path for a highly motivated technical leader with the potential to evolve into a VP of Engineering or CTO position.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of 8 engineers (3 internal, 5 outsourced). Architect, design, and develop scalable SaaS applications using C#/.NET. Collaborate with product, design, and business stakeholders to align technical execution with business goals. Drive agile development practices, code reviews, and CI/CD processes. Represent engineering in cross-functional discussions with leadership and customers. Ensure code quality, security, and performance across the stack. Help shape and execute our client's PLG strategy through technical innovation and user-centric design.

Must Haves:

7+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on C#/.NET. 2+ years in a technical leadership or team lead role. Proven experience managing remote and outsourced teams. Deep understanding of SaaS architecture. Strong communication skills and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and agile methodologies. Comfortable being hands-on with code while leading others.

Nice to Haves:

Experience in the Data Protection space (Data Backup and Recovery) Experience with Product-Led Growth tools and strategies. Familiarity with front-end frameworks (Blazor would be ideal). Background in startup or high-growth environments. Disclaimer:

AI may be used in evaluating candidates.

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