Our client is a small, but successful business and technology consultancy in their 5th year in business that helps their clients gain a competitive edge in the marketplace through the effective use of technology. They help companies grow by maximizing their investment in people, process and technology.They’re looking for a Technical Lead – Microsoft Technologies. In order to succeed in this role, you must be either a technical lead or a senior developer ready to take your career to the next level.You will manage and motivate a small team (currently 4‑5 people). You will be required to work independently with little day‑to‑day management while delivering on hard deadlines. As a leader, you should display a high level of energy and know how to bring out the best in your peers. You should also display a strong passion for quality, a proactive stance in problem solving and a desire to make a positive change in the overall solution.You will assume the role of the technical lead on a project delivery team. You will manage and guide all aspects of the software development lifecycle.You should thrive in an environment characterized by its rapid pace and high level of collaboration between members on the team and clients. You need to demonstrate good time management skills, resourcefulness and ability to perform under pressure. The individual must be self‑motivated and a self‑starter. You love keeping abreast of the latest technologies and can help shape the future of this business.Location, Travel and CompensationYou’ll be the key technical resource reporting into the owner of the company. You will be the main liaison between your employer and their clients. Therefore, you must have excellent presentation and client‑facing skills along with excellent communication abilities. Most of their clients are within the GTA, so you must be willing to travel to client sites when necessary.They’re located in downtown Toronto (Spadina and Front) but they do allow occasional telecommuting.The salary range is $85k–$90k plus $3,000 in educational allowance and potential bonus.



They have a medical and dental package and provide 3 weeks plus vacation.Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsible for all facets of project management using Agile Methodologies.(e.G. Scrum)Works with the development team and subject matter experts to develop robust implementation plans, providing estimates, sizing and costing metrics for projectsEnsures projects are running on time, on budgetAccountable for project profitability(e.G. tracking profit margins and days over budget)Proven leadership abilities; mentors, educates, delegates and manages a team of Software EngineersAnticipating issues and risks for software projectsManages all software development activities such as requirements analysis, design, development and quality assurance.Manages customer expectations and satisfactionExemplifies high degree of organization and ability to prioritize effectively.Self starter and able to prioritize time on high value activitiesBusinessWorking with clients to understand their business requirementsHelp clients break down business problems and translate them into project requirements, that can be consumed by the development team(e.G. Work Breakdown Structure)Writing functional and non-functional specification documentsWriting technical design and specification documentsDocument business, information, application and technology aspects of approach to solutionTechnologyDemonstrates broad applied knowledge of a variety of different software design patterns, frameworks, strategies and technologiesWrites high quality software to specification, using best practices,



coding standards and frameworks established by the teamDeep understanding of Software Design Patterns and ability to apply them in software projectsDevelop conceptual and technical designs using OOA and OOD to create custom softwareExpert with Microsoft Technologies (e.G., C#, VB.NET)Expert developing web solutions using ASP.NETKnowledgeable and able to program against multiple technologies not limited to C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, T‑SQL, JavaScript, HTMLWorking with databases to; data model, design and normalize, writing T‑SQL code, optimization of DB objects, working with Stored Procedures, Views and Functions.Displays advanced debugging skills, able to debug system wide technical problems in unfamiliar areasDemonstrates testing proficiencies across test automation, code coverage, test plan and test case developmentParticipates in technology assessments and/or software package evaluationsParticipates in architecture and application design reviewConducts technical workshops to ramp up team and/or clientsProvides direction, instruction and understanding around .NET concepts to development teamsLeading design and code reviewsKeeping up to date with the latest software development trends and practicesQualificationsB.Sc in Computer Science or similar backgroundExcellent problem solving skillsExcellent written, verbal and presentation skills in EnglishProven experience interacting with clients, managing requirementsExperienced applying Software Design Pattern on projectsExperience with all phases in the Software Development Lifecycle Deep understanding with OOA, OOD and OOPExpert in either C#, VB.NET or JavaExpert with web technologies and ASP.NETPlusesDemonstrated proficiency in one or more of the following areasWeb AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceData WarehousingCollaboration TechnologiesWorkflow TechnologiesBusiness process consultingProject Management using Agile methodologiesIf you're not interested, but know someone who is, please help a current or former colleague in their career development by referring them. In addition, we're happy to give you a $750 referral fee.Click here to apply online#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Software Development Technical Lead: Ms Technology - C$85,000 - C$90,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Ms Technology
📍 Winnipeg