Lead Software Engineer / Developer

Lead Software Engineer / Developer
📍 Location: Oshawa (Hybrid – 3 days remote)
📅 Resume Due Date: Monday, December 15, 2025 (5:00 PM EST)
🕒 Duration: 12 Months | Hours: 35/week
📈 Level: MP5 | Vacancies: 2
Recruiter: Lana Newman, CHRP

About the Role
We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer / Developer to drive technical excellence, mentor engineering teams, and influence architectural direction for strategic initiatives.
This is a hands-on leadership role (80% development / 20% architecture) focused on building scalable, secure, and innovative solutions.

What You’ll Do
Lead system design and architecture decisions for new and existing applications.
Mentor engineers, elevate team performance, and foster a culture of technical excellence.
Implement coding standards, security best practices, and modern development workflows.
Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology with business objectives.
Drive new application development and modernization/refactoring of legacy systems.
Evaluate emerging technologies and guide adoption of cloud-native and microservices architectures.

Tech Stack & Tools
Languages & Frameworks: .NET Core, Node.js, React, Angular, Python
Cloud Platform: Azure (mandatory)
Cloud Services & Certifications: GitHub Enterprise (GHE-900), Azure Associate Certification preferred
Architectural Patterns: Microservices, Serverless, Event-driven (near real-time), Monolithic (legacy)
Design Approach: Domain Driven Design (DDD)
CI/CD: Transitioning from Azure DevOps to GitHub Enterprise
Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Security: Knowledge of PCI/HIPAA (nice to have)

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
6–8 years of experience in software development and technical leadership.
Proven ability to mentor teams and influence technical direction.
Strong expertise in system architecture, design patterns, and cloud technologies.
Experience with Agile, DevOps, and modern software workflows.
Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Soft Skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication.
Collaborative team player with strong leadership traits.
Ability to think outside the box and deliver innovative solutions.

Major Initiatives
New app development.
Refactoring and retrofitting legacy systems.
Driving modernization and cloud-native adoption.

To apply please send your resume to careers@cpus.ca or through the following link: https://lnkd.in/eR3TV3uP