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Technical Lead, DevelopmentPayworks Payroll Services Canada • Winnipeg, MB, CA
Technical Lead, Development

Technical Lead, Development

Payworks Payroll Services Canada • Winnipeg, MB, CA
29 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Payworks is a leading workforce management solutions provider and multi-year winner of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. We are proudly Canadian and committed to developing world-class products and providing a progressive workplace culture where Doing Right by People is our purpose.

About the Role

Reporting to the Team Lead, Development, the Technical Lead is a hands‑on technical leader responsible for overseeing and guiding a team of developers to ensure the successful delivery of high‑quality software solutions. In this role, you will lead, mentor, and engage a development team while actively contributing to the creation of scalable, reliable, and well‑designed software. Strong technical expertise, leadership abilities, and a passion for driving success are essential.

Why Payworks?

  • Comprehensive employer‑paid benefits, including a Health Spending Account, for you and your family and excellent pension plan with employer contributions.
  • Plenty of professional development opportunities.
  • Community‑minded culture – Receive two paid days per year to volunteer and lots of opportunity to “Pay it Forward”.
  • Time and flexibility to meet your needs – Hybrid work model with flexible work options, plus 3 weeks vacation to start, flex time and parental leave benefits.
  • Cool perks – Annual Lifestyle Spending Account, Costco membership, fun office environment and events, and more!

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing work environment.
  • Mentor team members through day‑to‑day interactions, offering tactical feedback and coaching, and provide the Team Lead with input to support longer‑term development plans.
  • Serve as a technical expert, contributing to code reviews, architectural decisions, and troubleshooting complex issues.
  • Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and managers, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and dependencies.
  • Assist in planning, executing, and delivering development projects.
  • Collaborate with Business Analysts and Team Leads to define project scope, establish timelines and milestones, and allocate resources effectively.
  • Oversee the development lifecycle including planning, design, implementation, testing, and deployment ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
  • Work closely with developers, designers, and project managers to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications and design scalable, robust software solutions.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software development.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, including optimization, automation, and efficiency gains across development workflows.
  • Continuously seek opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge to support innovation and team growth.
  • Qualifications

  • Post‑secondary education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Software Developer or in a similar technical position.
  • Extensive knowledge of software development concepts, best practices, and design patterns, including familiarity with database management systems, version control, and development tools.
  • Experience working in an Agile environment.
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to plan, execute, and deliver software development projects on time and within budget.
  • Proficiency with software testing methodologies, including test case design, creation, and execution.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex issues clearly and succinctly.
  • Innovative problem‑solver capable of analyzing data, identifying trends, and uncovering opportunities.
  • Proven ability to work effectively across cross‑functional teams and build strong collaborative relationships.
  • Adaptability to shifting priorities, strong time‑management skills, and a commitment to meeting deadlines.
  • Previous experience leading high‑performing teams is an asset.
  • Experience with Microsoft .NET application development (C#, VB, ASP.NET) is an asset.
  • Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and T‑SQL queries is an asset.
  • Experience with continuous testing tools (Postman, Selenium, Bamboo, XUnit, Vitest) is an asset.
  • Experience with Git version control and build tools such as MSBuild / dotnet, Webpack, Grunt, Maven, Android SDK, or XCode is an asset.
  • Flexible Work Plan

    The Technical Lead, Development has the option to work fully from the Payworks head office in Winnipeg or on a hybrid work model, working in the office at least three (3) days a week.

    Inclusion & Accessibility

    Payworks is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, and collaborating with employees, clients and guests to identify and effectively remove barriers, in a manner that respects the principles of independence, dignity, integration, reasonable accommodation and equal opportunity. Payworks welcomes and encourages applications from all persons. Individuals applying for employment with Payworks may request accommodations at all stages of recruitment and employment from Human Resources.

    Background Diversity

    Employees at Payworks come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidate for this opportunity, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered.

    Seniority Level

    Associate

    Employment Type

    Full‑time

    Job Function

    Information Technology

    Industries

    Human Resources Services

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