Pod Lead

We are seeking a Pod Lead to provide hands-on technical leadership and end-to-end delivery ownership for a cross-functional engineering pod. This role serves as the technical anchor for the pod driving the design development and release of scalable cloud-native solutions across frontend backend DevOps QA and AI-enabled capabilities. The Pod Lead partners closely with product UX and architecture teams to translate business needs into secure reliable and high-quality solutions that align with enterprise standards and engineering best practices.

Primary Location: Across Canada or USA

Work Model: Fully Remote

Employment Type: Contractor

Vacancy Status:New

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide hands-on technical leadership across frontend backend DevOps and QA within the pod
• Define and govern solution architecture using Azure cloud microservices and cloud-native design patterns
• Lead design and implementation / C# Blazor Python Azure DevOps and relational and NoSQL databases
• Guide development of chatbot and GenAI-enabled applications including conversational workflows and integration patterns
• Review and approve technical designs API contracts and system integration approaches
• Ensure alignment with security performance scalability and reliability best practices
• Own end-to-end delivery of pod scope including planning execution and release readiness
• Break down product requirements into technical workstreams and sprint deliverables
• Lead technical planning estimation and backlog refinement activities
• Track delivery progress manage risks and proactively resolve technical blockers
• Ensure timely delivery while maintaining high engineering quality standards
• Provide technical direction coaching and mentorship to engineers across disciplines
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards and best practices
• Act as the primary technical liaison between product UX architecture and engineering teams
• Collaborate with platform and enterprise architecture teams to ensure solution alignment
• Oversee implementation of automated testing performance validation and quality assurance strategies
• Guide CI/CD implementation and DevSecOps practices
• Promote continuous improvement in engineering processes and delivery workflows

QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Strong hands-on experience designing and building enterprise-scale applications
• Proven expertise / C# for backend service development
• Experience with Blazor Server and Blazor WebAssembly for frontend development
• Proficiency in Python for automation AI or data processing use cases
• Solid experience with Azure cloud services and cloud-native architectures
• Experience implementing microservices and API-based integration patterns
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar platforms
• Experience with both relational and NoSQL database technologies
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical design and delivery in agile environments
• Strong understanding of secure software development and DevSecOps principles
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience delivering GenAI or conversational AI solutions in enterprise environments
• Exposure to AI integration patterns and modern data pipelines
• Experience with performance testing and large-scale system optimization
• Background working within regulated or highly governed environments
• Experience leading or scaling high-performing engineering teams

ABOUT ADASTRA

Adastra is a global leader in AI and data-driven transformation helping organizations lead with artificial intelligenceresponsibly strategically and at scale. With over 25 years of experience Adastra empowers enterprise clients to unlock business value through data innovation operational excellence and smart customer engagement.

Trusted by some of the worlds most prominent brands Adastra delivers end-to-end solutions grounded in thoughtful strategy robust governance and deep technical expertise. From defining vision to ensuring execution Adastra guides organizations through every stage of their AI data and cloud journeybuilding future-ready capabilities and delivering measurable lasting impact.

Adastra serves clients across key industries including financial services automotive manufacturing technology media and telecom (TMT) healthcare retail and professional services. The company employs more than 2000 professionals across North America Europe and Asia.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity for advancement and career progression
• Competitive compensation
• Successful referral program
• The opportunity to work with one of Canadas 50 Best Managed Companies
• Satisfaction of working for a reputable company
• A flexible dynamic and diverse workplace

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age sex disability race ethnic origin citizenship creed sexual orientation marital status or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code.In addition accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporations implementation and support of employment initiatives encourage diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance.

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