Team Lead, Software Engineering

Questrade Financial Group (QFG) of Companies is committed to helping our customers become much more financially successful and secure.

We are everything a traditional financial institution is not. At QFG, you will be constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence. You will be a part of a collaborative team that cares deeply about our mission and each other. Your team members will help you conquer challenges, push boundaries and discover what you are truly capable of.

This is a place where you can explore, discover and learn with continuous growth. As a diverse and inclusive place to work, there are flexible working arrangements so you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits. If you share the same sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at Questrade.

What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG?

• Health & wellbeing resources and programs
• Paid vacation and personal days for work-life balance
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Flexible work arrangements
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to participate and contribute to community causes
• Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environments
  
  
  

We’re looking for our next Team Lead, Software Engineering. Could It Be You?

The Team Lead, Software Engineering is directly responsible for providing strategic guidance, and technical leadership for Questrade applications.

The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced professional with a proven track record in designing and developing high-performance web applications. This individual will lead a team of engineers through all phases of the software development life cycle, from requirements gathering to implementation and maintenance. They will collaborate closely with designers, product management, and quality engineers to ensure seamless execution, iterating daily and contributing to maintaining a healthy build using Agile practices.

What’s it like working as a Team Lead, Software Engineering at Questrade?

• Lead software engineering projects, ensuring the quality of work produced by all developers in the project team.
• Establish and enforce coding standards and best practices for development.
• Champion and implement innovative development practices within the engineering teams.
• Facilitate technical discussions and build consensus for decisions.
• Collaborate with other technology teams to resolve issues and drive the development of new mobile solutions.
• Define and implement quality control methodologies for Questrade application development.
• Provide regular status updates on projects to department management, proactively raising any issues or concerns.
• Manage urgent and emergency situations involving other team members, adhering to the organization's risk management plan.
• Stay abreast of current technology trends and conduct research to identify new approaches for achieving optimal results.
• Mentor team members to support their career growth and development.
• Evaluate candidates during the recruitment process for engineers and technical leaders.
• Collaborate with other leads to design and deliver training programs that enhance the engineering team's skills and foster a strong team dynamic.
• Lead software development activities and mitigate technical risks throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Partner with the manager and other leads to establish new department policies.
• Actively participate in discussions and contribute to the development of technical solutions for new and existing applications.
• Plan, design, and coordinate software development activities, mitigating technical risks throughout the software development lifecycle.
  
  
  

So are YOU our next Team Lead, Software Engineering ? You are if you have…

• BS or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or a related field. Alternatively, a combination of education and experience in an IT-related discipline may be considered.
• 8+ years of experience in web-based technologies, with a strong software engineering background and a successful software engineering career.
• Strong hands-on experience in creating web applications, unit testing frameworks, and supporting tools.
• Expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and SCSS.
• Proficiency in modern front-end frameworks, particularly Angular.
• Experience with Node.js development.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience designing and developing enterprise services using REST-based APIs.
• 1+ years of experience leading software engineering teams.
• Strong ability to understand projects at the system level.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional, fast-paced setting.
• Ability to interpret complex requirements and communicate direction to the technical team.
• Ability to learn, recommend, and implement new technologies for the benefit of the product.
• Experience leading a product when in production.
• Experience with product release management.
  
  
  

Sounds like you? Click below to apply!

At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment. This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued. You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in. Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence—not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us.

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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