Team Lead, Software Engineering

OverviewPosted Thursday, September 25,

• at 3 : 00 AMQuestrade Financial Group (QFG), through its companies - Questrade, Inc., Questrade Wealth Management Inc., Community Trust Company, Zolo, and Flexiti Financial Inc., provides securities and foreign currency investment, professionally managed investment portfolios, mortgages, insurance, real estate services, financial services and more.

Questrade uses cutting-edge technologies to develop innovative products that give customers better, more affordable ways to take control of their money.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.At QFG, we have a culture of innovation where technology serves people—both our team and our customers.

We see AI as a collaborative and transformative enabler, and we are seeking forward-thinking individuals who can ethically and effectively integrate it into their daily work.

The ideal candidate will be a catalyst for change, helping us use AI to create a more efficient and rewarding employee experience while also developing cutting-edge solutions that delight and serve our customers.

Join us in shaping a future where AI empowers our team to do their best work and helps us deliver unparalleled customer experiences.This is a place where you can explore, discover and learn with continuous growth.

As a diverse and inclusive place to work, with a hybrid working environment you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits.

If you share the same sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at QFG.What's in it for youHealth & wellbeing resources and programsPaid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balanceCompetitive compensation and benefits packagesWork-life balance in a hybrid environment with at least 3 days in officeCareer growth and development opportunitiesOpportunities to contribute to community causesWork with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environmentRoleWe're looking for our next Team Lead, Software Engineering.

Could It Be You?

The ideal candidate for this position is experienced in designing and developing high performing and scalable applications that meet the business requirements.

This position will be involved in small to large scale projects through all stages of the software development life cycle from requirements gathering to implementation.

This person will lead and co-ordinate teams of information systems engineers as well as collaborate with the user interface team, back-end and front-end developers, and database architects to design and develop functionally rich, robust, user friendly web applications as defined by business requirements.Lead the design, develop and implementation of micro front-ends and microservices with the teamArchitecture analysis and documentation of the software specifications for both the client-facing and internal web applicationsActively involved in designing new application features and functionality, writing API's, scalability and maintainability improvementsSupport and expertise for a multi-tier environment; evaluation (with recommendations) for any additional infrastructure or software required to support the web applicationMeet and interact with user interface team, database architects, back-end and front-end developers as needed to elicit, define, analyze and document requirements for new applicationsDefine both functional and technical requirements to facilitate design, development, testing, implementation and ongoing supportAssist and support other team members on multiple projectsProvide support and enhancements to existing production applications in a timely and accurate mannerPlay an active role in defining and implementing best practices, standards and procedures including quality and delivery methodologiesEnsure compliance with the documented software processes and procedures throughout the life cycle of software productsSupport the Team Lead in technical decisions and development estimatesEnsure quality & reliability of code from the intermediate developers by conducting a smoke testing and code reviewsParticipate in the project architecture exercise, and assumes responsibility for ongoing data architecture for the projectPropose and sometimes decide on technologies usedPropose and finalize the database design in collaboration with the DBAEnsure consistency of design elements and interactive behaviors within individual pages / forms / components and across entire projectsConduct researches and proof of concepts for different projectsShare knowledge, lessons learned with team membersExtend application features and functionality in response to technology usage trends, new product offerings or the introduction of new scalability and maintainability requirementsApply significant knowledge of industry trends and web developments to help Questrade to improve and build innovative productsIN ADDITIONTo be responsible for leading and overseeing external software development teamsAssess, troubleshoot, document and develop projects and monitor the quality of engineering work produced by external software engineersControl quality of application development, define control methodologies and follow implementationPlan, design and coordinate software development activities and mitigate the technical risks throughout the software development lifecycleSo are YOU our next Team Lead, Software Engineering ?

You are if you have...Degree, diploma or equivalent directly related work experienceMinimum 6 years of experience in web-based technologiesStrong understanding of object-oriented (OOP) developmentExperience with unit testing frameworksStrong skills at performance application tuningExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong problem-solving and decision-making skillsExcellent time-management and organizational abilities that facilitate structured teamworkAbility to work under minimal supervisionHighly developed communication, presentation, facilitation and negotiation skillsExperience and / or personal interest in the financial industry an assetAbility to analyze information and make appropriate recommendationsAbility to adapt and change based on new business requirements and environmentBS or Master's degree in related fields or combination of education and experience in an IT related discipline (Computer Science, Information Systems, and Systems Engineering)6+ years of software development experienceStrong experience with NodeJS developmentExperience with different NodeJS common libraries and Frameworks : ExpressJS, NestJS, FastifyGood experience with development of web applicationsGood experience with modern Front-end frameworks (E.g. : Angular, React, VueJS) is a plusExperience with .

NET core is a plusGood experience with Cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)Strong knowledge of SOLID principlesExperience with all aspects of the system implementation process of system design, configuration, customization, integration, testing and support including, but not limited to, gathering requirements, designing the future state solution, the development objects related to their process scope, as well as supporting testing and post implementation supportKnowledge of Web Services, standards and ability to suggest, criticize and formulate solutions in a multi-vendor and architecture committee meetingsGood understanding of integration design patterns & best practicesIn depth experience using Agile, Scrum and iterative development practicesExperience with Microservice ArchitectureFamiliarity with the The Twelve-Factor AppExtensive experience applying Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) concepts including REST-ful and SOAP-based servicesDesigned and developed enterprise services using REST based APIsHas strong experience in the Application Integration Architecture, Solution Design, and Development using Microservices architectureHave excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills and the ability to interact with all level of stakeholders, support personnel, and clientsStrong documentation, analytical and problem-solving skillsSounds like you?

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#LI-Hybrid #LI-CE1At 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.Questrade Financial Group of companies Applicant Tracking System utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) for application screening.

The AI system operates on predetermined criteria, with final decisions subject to human review.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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