Technical Lead - Application Services

Job Description

Are you organized, efficient, good at handling multiple priorities, and driven to succeed? We are looking for a Technical Lead to for delivering quality products and support services. If you are looking for your next challenge, this is a unique opportunity to be part of transforming the way technology drives business and, if we may say so, it’s very impressive. Come be part of that change!

The Technical Lead, Application Services is responsible for leading a team of passionate technologists who deliver high quality products and solutions. This role encompasses all facets of product management, delivery and quality management, technical solution leadership and provide ongoing coaching and development of team members in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for leading application development projects through software development lifecycle keeping performance, scalability, and security in mind.
• Communicate with respective stakeholders to build and manage relationships.
• Provide thought leadership to the team related to solution design, capabilities, and agile product development.
• Leads an agile product team to ensure quality, performance, scalability.
• Act as liaison between architects, business analysts and development team.
• Provides leadership in automation and design thinking.
• Contribute to the application development technology plan and vision.
• Responsible for technical solution, technology stack (including code deployments) and security testing.
• Responsibility to coordinate the workload, initiatives and projects of the team and ensure our commitments to our customers are delivered.
• Assess the effectiveness of delivery processes and drive continuous improvement where appropriate.
• Define, update, and communicate web application development best practices for technology stack to team members.
• Responsible for the end-to-end technical assurance, technical governance, and technical best practices.
• Contribute to operational effectiveness by working closely with other domain leaders.
• Provides technical leadership, fosters a collaborative team environment, and provide coaching and feedback to technical team members (Onsite / Offshore).
  
  

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive and related work experience.
• A University Degree or Community College Diploma.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle and development methodology.
• Experience with Cloud based application design.
• Proficient in software concepts for Android and iOS devices.
• Experience mentoring junior team members, overseeing code quality, and evangelizing best practices.
• Experience with securing applications to common security threats (OWASP Standards).
• Knowledge of current industry trends and development techniques for building solutions.
• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated skill facilitating and building consensus among process stakeholders.
• Project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum and Waterfall.
• Experience in application development platforms and technology stack.
• Experience and understanding of integration approaches and Azure Cloud services.
• Experienced in front end and backend development.
  
  

Technology Stack:

• C# .NET, Angular
• JSON
• Microsoft Xamarin
• Azure services
• API Management
• IIS Web Server experience
• Azure DevOps
  
  

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

The belief that what people experience matters more than technology is part of our foundational core. We also believe that our ability as a team grows exponentially when we share success. These centering values – some of our non-negotiables - guide our decisions and inform how we show up daily. Join a team that aims to simplify the path forward and inspire commitment.

With over 380 employees centralized in Saint John, Fredericton, Dieppe and Halifax, we offer the opportunity to create real value by helping people and businesses work smarter.  JDI IT supports the entire J.D. Irving Limited group of companies which means we offer opportunities and experiences across a wide breadth of IT areas, businesses and industries. As a member of the JDI IT team, you will be a key player in enabling the business to win by overcoming obstacles and “getting it done”!

We believe in the power of diverse teams and invest in continuous professional growth. We are seeking naturally curious change makers looking to join a collaborative and motivated team. Come help JDI IT Raise the Bar!