Lead Front & Back-End Developer

As aLead Front & Back-End Developerat Astucemedia you will bridge the gap between high-level architectural vision and daily execution. Working in a high-collaboration environment you will partner closely with ourTechnical Project Manager (TPM)andPrincipal Architect while being supported byStaff/Senior Developersin both Front-end and Back-end. 

This role requires a balanced30/70 splitbetween people management and technical oversight. You thrive in fast-paced environments are comfortable meetingshort high-stakes deadlinestypical of live television and are ready to witness the impact of your workonsitewhen necessary. 

Qualifications :

Key Responsibilities 

1. People Leadership & Delivery (30%) 

• Team Mentorship:Lead coach and inspire a team of 6 developers. Conduct 1-on-1s manage performance and foster a culture of excellence. 

• TPM Partnership:Work hand-in-hand with theTechnical Project Managerto ensure technical feasibility and maintain a steady delivery pace even under tight production schedules. 

• Onsite Deployment:Occasionally travel to client sites (a few weeks per year) to oversee the integration and launch of major projects. (candidate must be able to travel to US without restrictions). 

2. Technical Excellence & Hands-on Development (70%) 

• Core Development: Actively write and maintain production-quality code for critical system components. You will lead by example tackling complex features across the full stack (Angular Core). 

• High-Level Code Review & Mentoring: In tandem with the Staff Dev and Senior Back-end you perform rigorous code reviews to ensure the codebase remains robust scalable and follows industry best practices. 

• System Integration & Cohesion: Take a hands-on approach to ensuring seamless integration between Angularweb applications and  / .NET Core backend services maintaining end-to-end logic integrity. 

• Performance Optimization: Directly optimize and troubleshoot real-time data streams (Kafka WebSockets) and infrastructure (Docker CI/CD pipelines) to guarantee zero-failure performance during high-pressure live broadcasts. 

• Technical Problem Solving: Act as the tier-3 support for the team diving into the code to resolve the most challenging technical debt and architectural bottlenecks. 

Qualifications & Skills 

• Experience:10 years in software development with a proven track record in leadership or Lead Tech roles. 

• Agility:Ability to remain calm and focused while working withshort deadlinesand evolving project requirements. 

• Frontend Expertise:Deep understanding ofAngular HTML5 and CSS3. 

• Backend & Data Proficiency: 

• Strong proficiency  / .NET Core. 

• Solid grasp ofAPI design(REST GraphQL) andmessaging protocols(AMQP MQTT WebSockets). 

• Infrastructure:Proficiency withDocker Git and schema validation. 

• Soft Skills:Exceptional communication problem-solving mindset and a willingness to travel. 

• Languages:Proficiency in Englishis required; bilingualism inFrenchis a strong asset. 

Additional Information :

• Hybrid work environment
• Global travel opportunities 
• Health and Wellness annual Benefits
• Health Benefits Insurance Package (including online medical assistance with Dialogue)
• RRSP Matching program

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time