Software Development Lead

About Lytica

Lytica is the world’s only provider of electronic component spend analytics and risk intelligence powered by real customer data.

With clients spanning industries from Industrial to Automotive to Medical and beyond, we help some of the world’s largest organizations identify and realize cost savings and risk mitigation opportunities for the electronics that they purchase. We do so by making the notoriously opaque electronic components marketplace clear to buyers through the use of our technology platform, SupplyLens™ Pro.

SupplyLens™ Pro empowers buyers to benchmark their performance in procuring electronics against the wider market using actual customer data. Lytica is well-known for being an award-winning technology provider to procurement organizations – recently securing prominent industry awards such as the 2024 ProcureTech 100 – which recognizes the 100 companies that are pioneering digital procurement technology – and Procurement Magazine’s Top 150 Procurement Companies for 2024.

What Makes Us Unique

We believe that the diversity of our team is our unique strength. Our multicultural environment fosters innovative thinking and collaboration, where all voices are valued and the best ideas rise to the top. On a more individualized level, our rapid growth creates ample opportunities for career advancement, and we are committed to supporting our employees in their professional journeys. Our leaders are invested in each team member’s success, providing mentorship and guidance as they develop. If you’re a natural builder or an expert in your field with a passion for impact, Lytica offers an exciting path forward. Join us and be part of something extraordinary as we continue to grow and innovate.

What To Expect

We are proud to offer all employees an attractive career opportunity, which includes: Competitive compensation packages, Robust benefits plans, Flexibility to work in a remote / hybrid work environment, Social Events, Lunch & Learns, And amazing colleagues to work with!

Job Description

Lytica is looking for a Software Development Lead who loves the challenge of the fast-paced start-up world, responsible for architecting and leading the implementation of software solutions in Lytica’s SaaS platform.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a technical leader responsible for defining and guiding all technical aspects of Lytica SaaS Platform architecture.
  • Lead and inspire a team of software developers and QA, providing mentorship, guidance, and support.
  • Consult with the Director of Engineering for high level direction and objectives.
  • Create a friendly, vibrant, and cohesive development environment that fosters creativity while maintaining the discipline necessary to deliver quality features on time and on budget and leveraging your ability to create processes that enhance the team’s efficiency.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and objectives.
  • Create technical specifications and documentation for any new product and features.
  • Responsible for project risk management, scope management, and status reporting & tracking.
  • Explain very technical concepts in a simple way to less technical colleagues.
  • Create technical work breakdown structures and task dependencies.
  • Be highly responsive to critical production issues providing timely and effective solutions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring effective problem resolution.

Requirements

  • Strong background in full stack SaaS development in Azure.
  • Proficient experience in developing advanced web applications and REST APIs (angular, spring boot, node.js, java).
  • Familiarity with large complex databases and expertise in data quality and lifecycle management (SQL).
  • Experience in security, authentication, authorization, and cryptography.
  • Ability to shift focus as objectives and priorities change.
  • Ability to pick up new technologies and ecosystem components quickly, and establish their relevance, architecture, and integration with existing systems.

Education and Experience

  • Possess an M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 8 years of software development experience, with a proven track record of shipping enterprise-grade software using multiple languages and frameworks.
  • Demonstrated passion and talent for technology.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Interested candidates may apply through the careers section on Lytica’s website.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lytica is an equal opportunity Employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact the Human Resources department and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

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