Lead Software Engineer
Location: Ontario, Hybrid, on-site presence required several days per week
Language: Strong English communication skills required, both written and spoken
Duration: 12-month contract
Background Check Requirement: Successful completion of a criminal background check is required

About the Opportunity

This is a key opportunity for a hands-on Lead Software Developer to make a meaningful impact within a large, complex organization undergoing continuous digital evolution. You will step into a role where engineering excellence, user experience, and modern development practices are central to success, supporting systems used at scale across hundreds of applications.

You will lead within a pod-based Agile environment, working closely with junior and intermediate developers, solution architects, business analysts, QA professionals, and an on-site Agile coach. This public sector organization values thoughtful leadership, strong technical foundations, and collaboration, especially when modernizing legacy systems and improving efficiency for end users.

 

What’s In It for You

• A long-term contract with stability and the opportunity to influence technical direction
• A hands-on role where you code daily and stay close to the technology
• Exposure to a large application ecosystem focused on usability and performance
• A collaborative Agile culture that values mentorship, learning, and continuous improvement

 

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll lead system design and architectural decisions while remaining actively involved in full stack development
• In this role, you’ll mentor junior and intermediate developers, strengthening team capability and delivery quality
• You’ll collaborate closely with solution architects to align implementation with broader technical strategy
• You’ll champion coding standards, security practices, and modern development workflows across the team
• You’ll contribute hands-on across front-end and back-end technologies, supporting both legacy and modern applications
• You’ll participate in technical discussions with stakeholders, offering practical insights that balance business and technical needs

Skills and Qualifications

• 8 to 15 years of progressive software development experience, including technical leadership
• Strong hands-on experience with full stack development, including .NET and C#, Node.js, and modern front-end frameworks such as React and Angular
• Proven experience working in GitHub-based development environments
• Solid expertise in system architecture, design patterns, and cloud-based solutions
• Experience working in Agile teams, with exposure to DevOps practices
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to explain technical concepts clearly and thoughtfully

 

Why Partner with Altis

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.