Lead Developer / Architect (Full Stack)

Lead Developer / Architect (Full Stack) * Burlington, ON * Full-time, permanent role (Monday – Friday, with flex hours), Remote working is a possibility. * Salary: $110,000 - $135,000 commensurate with experience. * Architecture and development of distributed web-based applications using the Microsoft .NET stack and at least one compatible web development framework. * Opportunities for growth and development About Us PHD Solutions Inc. is a boutique provider of custom-built software solutions for the modern enterprise. We specialize in creating large-scale, distributed solutions running on the web as well as mobile and embedded devices. Our clients hail from a range of industries including security firms, Transportation & Logistics and Health Care. We have a casual environment, offer an excellent work-life balance and a great corporate culture. We all love what we do and support one another in personal and professional development. We know that it’s okay to not have all the answers but believe it’s important to be excited about learning new things and finding creative solutions to problems. Here’s what else we offer: * Hybrid / Remote working conditions * Competitive salary * Health benefits * 3 weeks’ paid vacation to start * Paid subscription to PluralSight for self-improvement * Profit sharing potential * Flex hours to best suit your needs The Opportunity We are looking to expand our team in order to meet demand for our expertise. We’re looking for people who understand that excellent software design is a work of art. People who strive to do their best at all times. People who are up to the task of tackling difficult challenges and thriving on the satisfaction gained when the challenge is met. Here’s what you’ll be doing: * Working with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement professional software solutions for new and existing clients. * Assuming a technical leadership role on projects. * Assuming complete technical and architectural ownership of assigned projects and tasks * Designing architecture of solutions using tools and strategies best suited to the problem at hand. * Technical implementation of software requirements according to specified requirements * Mentoring less-senior team members as necessary. * Communicating project status with all stakeholders, both internally and externally This role requires strong technical chops sprinkled with liberal doses of communication, support, architecture & documentation. This is an exciting opportunity to play in multiple buckets of the development process and create something spectacular. You’ll enjoy mentorship from our senior team members, and have many opportunities to learn, grow, and expand your skills, while serving as a mentor to more junior team members too. If this sounds like something you might be interested in, let’s talk! Qualifications Technical qualifications: * 10+ years of software development experience * 5+ years .NET C# web development experience * Expert level knowledge of the full SDLC * Expert level knowledge of modern solution architecture patterns & principles, such as SOLID * Expert level full-stack web development experience, which includes: ** Database design ** Back-channel API design & development ** Front end design & development ** Security, Usability & Localization concerns ** Experience designing scalable, high-availability, distributed solutions for on premise and cloud deployments. ** You are familiar with cloud providers like Azure and AWS and understand the pros and cons of cloud-based vs. on premise solutions. ** Senior level knowledge of at least one web front-end development framework such as React, Vue or Angular. ** You have working knowledge of CI/CD principles using Azure pipelines. Non-technical qualifications: * You dream in code. * You don’t shy away from new and unfamiliar technology stacks or algorithms. Instead, you thrive on wading straight into the unknown because you are driven to conquer the unfamiliar and make it familiar. * Ability to lead and mentor less-senior members of the team. * Strong spoken and written communication skills. * Ability to work dynamically with others in a team environment. * You spend your free time dabbling in new technologies or building apps on the side. * You have a demonstrable ability to handle development and implementation of a software project from start to finish. Nice to have qualifications: * You have some experience developing mobile applications for Android and/or iOS. * You understand machine learning / AI fundamentals. * You have experience with computer vision / 3D graphics systems. How to Apply Our online application will give you the option to apply to this role as a complete person – not just a resume. The application will assess your qualifications, personality traits and workplace preferences, and should take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. After submitting, you'll receive an email inviting you to log in and view your assessment results. We believe that diverse teams build better products, and as such we are committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants. We will review applications, with priority given to those who have completed the assessment and look forward to hearing from you.