Lead Software Developer

Friendlier • Guelph, ON

1d • CA$100,000 - CA$115,000 • Remote

About The Position

As the Lead Software Developer at Friendlier, you will report directly to the COO and be responsible for leading and executing the work of a small team of a Developer, and a QA Engineer to deliver software solutions. This role combines hands-on development with team leadership, and process improvement.

Requirements

• Cloud computing expertise. Ideally with GCP and Terraform
• Backend development experience. Ideally with Node/Express
• Frontend development experience. Ideally with Vue
• Database experience. Ideally using PostgreSQL and Firestore.
• Sprint planning. Ideally using JIRA
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related field.
• Proven track record of success in a startup or scale up environment
• Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to motivate and coach
• Demonstrated experience in coding and project management
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and a passion for driving positive environmental impact.

Responsibilities

• Support software developers and QA engineer
• Foster a collaborative, accountable team culture, driving Friendlier’s values
• Remove blockers and advocate for the team
• Drive collaboration with other friendlier teams to decrease information siloing. And build grounded, evidence based solutions
• Build out new features with a focus on creating engaging, intuitive user experiences
• Perform extensive and thorough testing of features to ensure responsiveness, correctness and stability
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software across multiple platforms and services
• Write and maintain technical documentation
• Work closely with leadership team to ideate software solutions and develop product roadmaps
• Participate in decision making processes as it relates to scaling existing Friendlier services, and developing new and exciting solutions to new problems
• Stay on the leading edge of available technology by recommending new tools and processes to the leadership team along with budget and expected outcomes
• Establish and enforce coding standards
• Conduct regular code reviews and testing to maintain high standards
• Introduce AI tooling to support team members and quality
• Decompose quarterly commitments to the appropriate level of granularity and work with leadership to establish timelines, accurately estimate stories and deliverables based on historic production outcomes
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on their skills and expertise, ensuring a balanced workload.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance-based bonuses, and stock options.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diversity, creativity, and continuous learning.
• Flexible work environment with the option for remote work and a focus on work-life balance.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities within a fast-growing startup environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior