Team Lead, Software Development

Maxa AI • Montreal, QC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Maxa has solved the hard technical problem: transforming fragmented ERP data into CFO-trusted insights in weeks instead of months. We have the product, methodology and the technology. As our Engineering Team Lead at Maxa, you will drive developer success and be the architect of our engineering culture. Your mission is to empower a team of developers through rigorous execution, proactive coaching, and clear direction. You aren’t just managing tasks; you’ll dive into the action of backend logic and data pipelines when the team needs an extra set of hands. This role is ideal for a leader who enjoys ambiguity, builds fast and efficiently, and has the experience to shape AI agentic workflows to elevate the team’s production delivery.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional software development experience, with an emphasis on enterprise data analytics.
• 5+ years of people management experience as a team lead or manager, managing the growth and career development of software developers.
• Experience running agile delivery processes, with a strong sense for sprint planning, capacity management and backlog prioritization.
• Comfort operating within a 0-1 environment where speed and ambiguity coexist.
• Demonstrate a deep curiosity about emerging technologies and AI, actively leveraging them to elevate product experiences, sharpen decision-making and production delivery, and build the team knowledge.
• Lead by example with a “player-coach” mentality and remain close to the action to guide critical technical decisions, lead design reviews, and provide steady guidance for production operations.

Nice To Haves

• Foundational knowledge of data analytics in an enterprise setting; you can hold a conversation about the difference between Databricks and Snowflake

Responsibilities

• Enforce high standards for code reviews, PR hygiene, and documentation in collaboration with the Architecture team.
• Drive engineering excellence, productivity and speed, and foster a culture of continuous improvement to build long-term technical and organizational health.
• Lead, mentor and build a high-performing team of software developers through career development planning and coaching.
• Drive strong production ownership practices, including observability and incident responses, with a mindset.

Benefits

• 4 weeks vacation in year one, 5 weeks thereafter
• RRSP employer contribution after 3 months
• On-site chef: three-course lunches for $12
• Stock options in a post–Series A high-growth AI company
• The opportunity to define the infrastructure and security standards for enterprise AI

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed