Forgeahead Solutions Corporation is part of the Forgeahead group of companies – an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with over 25 years of experience in software migration and modernization, DevOps and AWS-native development. Forgeahead helps enterprises re-engineer, modernize, and scale their digital platforms with speed, reliability, and zero disruption. Forgeahead is currently looking for a Technical Lead and Senior Software Engineer (not an existing vacancy) for our offices located at 7404 King George Blvd, Unit 228 in Surrey, British Columbia.

This is a permanent, full-time position, based on 40 hours per week. Work hours will be from 9:00am until 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. As a Technical Lead and Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, optimizing and delivering innovative and highly specialized products and solutions on behalf of Forgeahead’s clients.

Acting as technical lead for the Canadian team, which includes testing products, identifying bugs, and providing design and architectural solutions

- Evaluating clients’ technical requirements and business needs to recommend the most appropriate Forgeahead solution
- Building software architecture and systems using Forgeahead’s specialized processes and configurations
- Determining the most suitable design pattern and code architecture for each project, and translating designs to build high performance, reusable, and reliable code
- Writing, modifying and integrating code




- Utilizing Forgeahead’s specific processes and procedures to evaluate, test, and troubleshoot designs
- Maintaining and updating software architecture and code in accordance with Forgeahead’s unique configurations and implementation processes
- Successful completion of a Bachelor degree in software engineering, computer science, or a related field. At least 3 years of hands‑on experience as a software engineering technical lead. Proficient working with both relational database technologies (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, and MariaDB) and non‑relational technologies (MongoDB and Redis). Hands‑on working experience with large highly scalable Cloud‑native application development. Proven experience in deployment and automation using Docker/Containerization, Jenkins, and Terraform Strong proficiency in JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, Python, TypeScript, React/React Native, GraphQL, jQuery, NodeJS, Bootstrap, Angular and AngularJS. Sequelize and Mongoose) and AI tools (i.e. AWS Kiro, Claude, and Cursor). AWS certification in AI and/or Architect courses is preferred. Ability to communicate clearly and confidently about technical requirements.

We offer a generous compensation package, which includes: Vacation: 10 days of paid vacation per annum Advantages: extended medical, dental, vision, parental leave, RRSP contributions, and cell phone.

Other: eligible for incremental salary increases in accordance with standard company policies 7404 King George Blvd, Unit 228

📌 Technical Lead and Senior Software Engineer (Vancouver)
🏢 Forgeahead Solutions
📍 Vancouver