Lead Software Developer

Having an in-depth analysis and understanding of software development and customer issues, the Lead Software Developer evaluates and selects possible technology options for a project. They take part in evaluating efforts, solving problems and ensuring the quality of solutions.

They will review the development team’s code and contributes to the knowledge transfer through functional coaching and mentoring of less experienced employees as well as playing a front-line consulting role with clients and has a relatively short learning curve when learning new languages. In addition to actively participating in the development of digital solutions, they will also work to improve the efficiency and quality of the company's development processes.

As a Lead Software Developer at Spiria, you will:

• Provide an advisory role to clients.
• Provide functional and technical leadership within projects.
• Make recommendations for the development and implementation of complex projects that require comprehensive and in-depth analysis and understanding of the client's field.
• Review code and architecture to ensure that they comply with the company's development standards and industry best practices.
• Write, modify, review, optimize and debug computer code.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of work methods and procedures.
• Select libraries and development paradigms.
• Identify opportunities to reuse code within completed projects.
• Participate in testing and quality control activities as described in the testing strategy.
• Participate in the service offer writing process.

The keys to your success:

• 8 to 10 years of experience in digital solutions development.
• Has significant experience leading project teams.
• Strong command of front-end architecture with Angular and openness to back-end technologies in C++ and/or Python.
• Ability to work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding and knowledge of software architecture.
• Client oriented approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience starting projects from scratch, full software development lifecycle experience.
• Ability to adapt quickly to achieve set objectives in a timely manner.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of unit testing.
• Good knowledge of AGILE principles and rituals.

Employment details:

• Flexible work arrangements (remote, hybrid, or in-person), because what truly matters is not where you are, but what you do.
• Salary range: $100 000-135 000, based on a 37.5-hour workweek.
• 40h workweek is available.

What we offer:

• Vacation bank of 3 weeks per year.
• 5 additional fixed days off during the winter holidays.
• Flexible personal days to handle life’s ups and downs.
• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) and RRSP with employer contributions.
• Group insurance with broad coverage.
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program via Telus Health.
• Paid training, certification and association expenses.
• Spiri-Flex reimbursements of $300 per year for health, ergonomics, and connectivity-related expenses.