Team Lead, Software Development - International Service Delivery Group

Internal Job Title: Team Lead Software Development
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Location: Ottawa ON
Work Model: Hybrid

Position Summary

We are looking for a Team Lead Software Development to manage and guide a team of software developers in delivering high-quality solutions. This role requires both hands-on technical expertise and strong leadership skills. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing development projects improving team productivity and ensuring alignment with business goals.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of software developers providing technical guidance and career development support.
• Set coding standards enforce best practices and conduct regular code reviews.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle ensuring timely delivery and high-quality output.
• Manage project priorities deadlines and deliverables while balancing technical debt.
• Foster a culture of innovation collaboration and continuous improvement.

Software Development & Architecture

• Architect and design scalable high-performance software solutions.
• Lead the adoption of new technologies and best practices to enhance system efficiency.
• Participate in hands-on coding debugging and system optimization as needed.
• Ensure software security compliance and scalability are maintained throughout the development process.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with product managers departmental team leads and business stakeholders to define project requirements and technical solutions.
• Translate business objectives into development roadmaps and execution plans.
• Communicate project updates risks and challenges effectively to management and senior leadership.
• Work closely with QA engineers to ensure software reliability and stability.
• Assist with providing estimates for sales inquiries ensuring they are accurate and reflect our technical capabilities and resource availability.

Process Improvement & Innovation

• Implement Agile methodologies to improve team workflows and delivery efficiency.
• Advocate for innovative practices to accelerate development cycles.
• Identify bottlenecks in development processes and recommend optimizations.

Qualifications :

Education & Certifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field.
• Certifications in leadership (e.g. PMI Agile Certified Practitioner Certified Scrum Master) are beneficial.
• Technical certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus.

Technical Concepts & Methodologies

• Software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile/Kanban methodologies.
• Software architecture patterns (MVC microservices event-driven).
• API development and system integration strategies.
• CI/CD pipelines and automated testing strategies.
• DevOps principles and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Cloud computing serverless architecture and containerization are assets.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to inspire coach and mentor a team.
• Conflict resolution and team-building skills.

Experience

• 8 years of software development experience including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading successful development teams and projects.
• Strong background in Agile software development and project management is an asset.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure Google Cloud) is an asset.

Technical Environment

• Operating Systems: Windows 10/11; Linux is an asset.
• Programming Languages: Java C#.
• Frameworks & Libraries: Spring .NET Hibernate; Vaadin is an asset.
• Databases: Oracle PostgreSQL.
• DevOps & CI/CD Tools: Docker Kubernetes Jenkins Bamboo and GitHub Actions are all assets.
• Version Control: Git GitHub GitLab Bitbucket.
• Project Management Tools: Jira Confluence Trello Azure DevOps.
• Testing & Monitoring: Jest Mocha Selenium JUnit New Relic Datadog are all assets.

Mandatory Requirements

• Language: Fluency in English (reading writing speaking)
• Work Hours: Ability to work outside of standard business hours on occasion
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Reliability (Level) personal security clearance

Additional Information :

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected status.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals including women Indigenous Peoples persons with disabilities visible minorities and members of the 2SLGBTQ community. Our commitment to equity extends to all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring promotion compensation benefits training and development. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive barrier free selection process we ask that if you are contacted regarding the competition for this position you advise the interview coordinator or any accommodation measures you may require.

At CBN we value the unique perspectives and experiences that each employee brings to our organization and we are committed to maintaining a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and success and we strive to create an environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to our collective goals.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time