Your role as Team Lead Software Developer
As a Team Lead Software Developer you will be shaping new software developments for organizations who want to offer Dialogues services to their members. Reporting directly to the Director of Software Engineering for Client Stream you will lead your team in designing and developing seamless highquality mobile and web experiences working closely with Product Managers and User Experience Designers to bring intuitive solutions to life.
Within the Client Stream team you will drive the development of complex workflows that seamlessly integrate the Member application and the Care Platform directly improving the quality of life for millionsfrom the moment they gain access to Dialogue until their health concerns are resolved.
What youll be doing:
- Lead the development of robust scalable and secure systems that power applications to help provide virtual healthcare solutions ensuring performance and reliability in production.
- Provide architectural direction and technical leadership for a highperforming scrum team with a strong emphasis on system integration and data modelling.
- Translate complex product requirements into efficient technical solutions that elevate the user experience in close collaboration with product managers designers and clients.
- Mentor engineers in best practices including system design observability and testing strategies while supporting their longterm growth through regular feedback.
- Break down strategic initiatives into wellscoped achievable milestones enabling iterative delivery without sacrificing technical quality.
- Champion crossteam collaboration and technical alignment especially when your team is working in systems or repositories owned by other teams.
- Drive the creation and review of technical design documents and participate in architecture discussions to influence platform direction and shared services.
- Proactively manage technical debt and advocate for sustainability initiatives such as performance optimization and database hygiene while maintaining velocity.
- While backend is your primary focus youll contribute across the stack (e.g. in React or React Native) when needed and support endtoend thinking across all layers of the application.
Wed love to hear from you if you have:
- Extensive experience as a software developer with a strong focus on backend development including APIs databases and distributed systems.
- Proven track record as a technical lead or engineering manager with the ability to guide backendheavy projects from design to deployment.
- Proficiency in Python PostgreSQL and AWS services and a strong understanding of cloudbased architecture.
- Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform) CI/CD practices and observability tooling for backend systems.
- Familiarity with frontend technologies (e.g. React React Native Expo or Node) and the ability to contribute meaningfully to fullstack development when needed.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills you build strong partnerships with product design and engineering peers and you represent the team effectively in crossfunctional settings.
- Experience mentoring engineers and supporting their growth through thoughtful feedback and career development.
- Bonus: experience working directly with external clients or partners aligning technical work with business objectives.
- A degree in Computer Science or a related field is an asset
- A burning desire to make an impact while having fun solving complex challenges with your teammates!
Please note that as we serve customers across Canada bilingualism is essential for this position. You may be required to communicate in French and English.
At Dialogue your wellbeing is our priority
Taking care of others also means taking care of our team! Depending on your role and employment status you could have access to the following benefits:
- Access to the Dialogue app and virtual mental health support for you and your family
- Fully funded insurance health spending account dental coverage and fitness reimbursement
- 4 weeks vacation 9 wellness days and 1 volunteer day
- Hybrid work: 3 days/week in our Montreal or Toronto offices excluding remote roles
- Work abroad up to 4 weeks/year
- Incentive plans referral bonuses & RRSP matching
- Learning via Coursera external training budget & mentorship
- Optional parental leave topup
About Dialogue
Dialogue is the #1 virtual care provider in Canada. By developing our Integrated Health Platform we provide exceptional online health and wellness programs (primary care mental health iCBT EAP and wellness) to organizations that want to improve the wellness of their employees and families.
When it comes to our work we set the bar high. Together were transforming health and helping millions improve their wellbeing. Were firm believers that great people dont settle on:
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Come as you are. As a proud equalopportunity employer Dialogue is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of citizenship ethnicity race colour religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation disability age or veteran status. Applicants who require specialized accommodation are encouraged to contact .