Senior Software Technical Lead
Calian
For more than 40 years, Calian has been solving the world’s most complex problems by pairing the brightest minds with powerful technology. Calian solutions impact the world; from the satellites in space that connect us to the farms that feed us, from the medical professionals who care for us to the governments, schools and companies that make the world better every day.
Position Overview
The Senior Software Technical Lead position in our Space division is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Canadian-based tech organization. As part of a team of software developers and system engineers, you will be involved in providing innovative solutions to the world’s leading satellite operators. You will provide a technical vision, resolve technical disagreements, and manage technical quality of team deliverables. You will demonstrate technical leadership through proposals, developing and documenting software architectures, and conducting code reviews to deliver high-quality to our clients and their mission-critical systems. Working alongside 100+software developers, you will collaborate, provide mentorship, and technically lead the team towards successful project completions.
Our tech stack includes:
• Java/Kotlin
• Python
• Docker/Kubernetes
• Kafka
• Greylog
• Prometheus
• Grafana
• Gitlab
This position can be 100% remote.
Responsibilities
• Work with a Team Lead, who is a people manager, to achieve success on assigned projects
• Provide technical leadership on projects and make key and innovative contributions to any phase of a software project
• Define and direct the development of software architectures
• Direct developers to follow the architecture and keep the implementation within the agreed-on scope
• Ensure effective coding practices are followed by mentoring team members and performing code reviews. You care about consistency and that the team produces high-quality code
• Spend approximately 25% of your time coding
• Develop the approach for a proposal of a new system, while collaborating with customers to define their requirements
• Communicate with the Project Manager to ensure the project is on schedule and budget
• Assist in recruiting, training, and staff performance management
• Assist in the selection, adoption, and management of tools, technologies, and techniques
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics degree or software related technology diploma will be preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in designing and building complex backend systems
• Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, or C++
• Demonstrated experience as a technical leader
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How we hire
- Our hiring process is designed to help us get to know you and discover if you are the best fit for our team. It's also an opportunity for you to gauge if a role at Calian is the right fit for you.
Throughout the process, we’ll share details of the kind of work you’ll be doing, the projects you’ll be working on, the team you’ll be joining, and what it’s like working at Calian. Our biggest tip throughout the process is to just be your authentic self! - Our commitment to diverse, yet highly specialized solutions require many different skills and abilities. We look for the best talent that can contribute to Calian’s success as well as enhance our culture. We encourage you to apply to a role or join our talent community and sign up for job alerts that match your area of expertise and what you are looking for in your next opportunity.
During the recruiting process, you’re encouraged to notify us of any accommodations you may require. We’ll be happy to help.
- We give the same time and consideration to everyone who applies. Here are a few things you can do to ensure your application shines:
- Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
- Add a cover letter that explains why you are a good fit for this position
- Share a portfolio, personal websites, or links to your professional social media
- In your CV, highlight your key achievements - this is your time to brag
- Include dates! Share the timeline of your experience
- Stand out by tailoring your resume to each position you apply to
- Only apply to roles you’re genuinely interested in and that align to your experience
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- Be prepared! Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
- View the responsibilities for the role and find examples that demonstrate how you’ve completed these in your previous work experience
- Prepare a list of questions to ask us
- Dress business casual for your interview (virtual and in person)
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- We assess your skills and fit, you assess our fit for you
- We keep you updated and share expectations as we make progress in the recruiting cycle
- Feel free to reach out to your Talent Acquisition Specialist at any time during the hiring process