Love building products that matter and leading small, high-impact teams?
This is an opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership role where your technical expertise and people skills directly shape a growing SaaS platform focused on real-world impact.
As a Software Development Team Lead , you’ll guide a small team of developers while remaining deeply involved in building and evolving a modern web application. You’ll collaborate closely with leadership, influence product decisions, and help scale a platform used by enterprise clients across North America.
💻 Who You Are :
- A hands-on software leader who enjoys building, mentoring, and guiding teams without micromanaging
- Comfortable making pragmatic technical decisions in a fast-moving, early-stage environment
- Confident communicating with both developers and non-technical stakeholders
- Motivated by ownership, impact, and building products that solve meaningful problems
📍 Work Type :
Location : Guelph, Ontario (preferred) or remote within OntarioVacancy Type : This role is a newly created positionRequirements
🎯 What You’ll Do (Your Superpowers) :
Lead and mentor a small team of developers, supporting growth, collaboration, and high-quality deliveryRemain hands-on with backend development, primarily using Python to build and maintain API endpointsContribute to architectural and technical decisions while keeping solutions practical and scalableCollaborate with leadership and product stakeholders to prioritize features and align development with business goalsSupport and guide frontend development built with Vue.jsWork with cloud-hosted infrastructure in Azure, including deployments to Azure Web ServicesParticipate in code reviews, sprint planning, and continuous improvement of development practicesHelp evolve development workflows within a modified Scrum / Kanban environment⭐ What We’re Looking For (Our Wishlist) :
5–7+ years of professional software development experience; With prior experience leading or mentoring developers in a team environmentStrong backend development experience with PythonExperience with JavaScript, Vue.js, and modern frontend conceptsExperience with PostgreSQL and relational data modelingExposure to Azure hosting and cloud-based deploymentsFamiliarity with Docker in development environmentsExperience working in startups or small, fast-changing teamsStrong communication skills and comfort working directly with business leaders🔥 What Makes This Role Exciting?
Hands-on leadership : You’re not removed from the code — you’ll actively build while guiding a capable, motivated teamReal influence : Work directly with leadership to shape product direction and technical prioritiesStartup energy with stability : Enjoy the pace and ownership of a growing SaaS company with the backing of an established organizationMission-driven product : Contribute to technology that supports smarter decision-making and long-term resilienceBenefits
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation and personal days to maintain a healthy work-life balanceComprehensive Health Benefits : Medical, dental, and vision benefits to support your overall well-beingRRSP Matching opportunitiesFlexible work arrangements📩 Ready to Elevate Your Career? Apply Now!
At STACK IT Recruitment, we connect thoughtful talent with impactful opportunities. If you meet at least 70% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply — we’d love to chat.
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AI Use Disclosure :
STACK IT uses AI-enhanced tools to support initial candidate screening and interview note analysis. All assessments and hiring decisions remain human-led.