Technical Lead

About FundservFundserv has been the indispensable hub for the Canadian investment industry for over 30 years, connecting manufacturers, distributors, intermediaries, and service providers to build solutions that simplify business interactions and promote innovation in the industry. We do this by focusing on our corporate values of Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity, and Respect.The RoleWe are looking for a Technical Lead who will run the team's agile ceremonies and drive the hands-on development of mission critical applications, ensuring that software defects are fixed and team KPIs are measured.In this role, you will…Collaborate with Business Analysts, Product Managers, Project Managers, and Solution Architects in the estimation of solutions and/or software programs and applicationsSteer a team in the development of quality software solutions using an agile/devops methodologyAssist in preparing and documenting software requirements, specifications, and designsOversee test strategy, test planning and execution activities to ensure quality deliveryRecommend, schedule, and perform software improvements/upgrades/patches to ensure technology currencyAdminister critical analysis of test results and devlier solutions to defects and performance bottlenecksProvide mentorship and guidance to other members of the teamParticipate in 3rd level production support for critical escalationsWhy you are the person we're looking for…You've demonstrated the ability to do the following, gained through education and/or experience:Successfully lead a technical agile team, including running agile ceremonies, effectively prioritizing, resolving conflict, and providing direction to othersUtilize Spring Cloud Stream for various Kafka components like schema registry using Avro schema, KSQLBuild applications using Java technologies such as: Spring Boot, Spring Integration, Spring Security, EJB, JPA/JDBCWork with Azure Cloud technologies (APIM, Event Grid, Logic App) and KubernetesDesign, develop and deploy REST APIs using Microservices and Microservices Design PatternsThe following is not required but will be a bonus:Knowledge or experience with AngularScrum Master Certification or MS Azure CertificationFundserv will cover the costs of maintaining the above certifications.We recognize that there are different paths to gaining skills, so if you have diverse experience which doesn't match the criteria exactly but you think you would be great in this role, we invite you to apply!Why Work HereOur Benefits & PerksWe've consistently been recognized as a GTA Top Employer and a Canada Top Small & Medium Employer. Below are some of the reasons why:Employer-paid premiums for group health plan, including a Healthcare Spending AccountUp to $2,000 per year for mental health practitioners and corporate-wide mental health days per yearWellness benefit for gym memberships, workout equipment, meditation and wellness apps, and more!RRSP matching program$500 one-time stipend for home office equipment and monthly home-internet subsidyAccess to tools like LinkedIn Learning and Pluralsight and additional training opportunitiesEI top-up programs for maternity and parental leave, family medical, and family caregiver leaveOur Hybrid Work PolicyWe recognize the importance of flexibility and work-life balance, and as such our hybrid model is purpose-led - we come in for a reason, not to fill a quotaFor more information on Fundserv and everything found in this job posting, please visit our website!Fundserv is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request - please let us know how we can meet your needs. Financial Services