Job Title: Tech Lead Location: Toronto, ON (Onsite/Hybrid) | Job Type: Full-Time | Reporting Line: Director of Technical Services | Salary Range: $125k-$155k CAD per year (negotiable) About Fulfillment IQ (FIQ) Fulfillment IQ is a supply chain engineering and transformation company that helps brands, retailers, and 3PLs design, build, and scale high‑performance logistics operations. We work at the intersection of strategy, operations, and technology where we solve complex, real‑world problems across warehouse design, automation, order management, transportation, and end‑to‑end supply chain execution. Our teams combine deep domain expertise with strong technical capability, delivering outcomes through consulting, systems implementation, and proprietary platforms that accelerate time‑to‑value and reduce delivery risk. If you enjoy working in complex environments, partnering closely with clients, and seeing your work make a tangible impact on how global commerce moves, this is the place where your skills and judgment truly come to life. Role Overview We are seeking a hands‑on Technical Lead to drive engineering execution and translate architectural vision and business requirements into high‑quality, scalable delivery across Fulfillment IQ's client engagements. This is a customer‑facing, individual‑contributor position supporting one of Fulfillment IQ's most critical enterprise clients. You will work closely with Product Managers, Product Owners, and business stakeholders to translate product and business requirements into executable technical designs , including application and database design. You will be expected to independently build and demonstrate Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to validate architecture, technology choices, and client use cases, including UI‑driven PoCs where needed (e.G., React‑based applications). This is not a pure architecture role and not a pure people‑management role; it is a hands‑on delivery leadership role where you are expected to actively design, build, and guide execution.



You will operate as the execution owner between Product, Architecture, and Engineering, ensuring that requirements are translated into clear, actionable implementation plans and executed correctly by the engineering team. You will own the technical execution layer of projects, ensuring that systems built across cloud‑native environments (GCP preferred; Azure/AWS supported) are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with architectural intent. This role combines deep hands‑on coding, technical leadership, and delivery accountability. You are expected to actively contribute to the codebase, lead engineering quality, and ensure delivery timelines are met without compromising system integrity. You will act as a force multiplier, improving team throughput, reducing ambiguity and rework, and ensuring that small implementation gaps do not become large‑scale system failures. You are comfortable operating in ambiguity, working directly with customers, taking ownership of outcomes, and doing whatever is necessary to ensure delivery success without waiting for perfect direction. Must Haves 6‑10 Years of Hands‑On Engineering Excellence with a proven track record of designing, building, and shipping complex, production‑grade systems at scale Strong Cloud‑Native Delivery Expertise (GCP preferred; Azure/AWS welcome) withhands‑on experience building and operating cloud‑native systems end‑to‑end. Preference for Google Cloud Platform, including services such as Cloud SQL and Cloud Spanner Strong Backend Engineering Expertise (Python strongly preferred) with experience building high‑performance APIs and backend services, ideally using FastAPI or similar modern frameworks Strong System Design Capability,



including application architecture and database design, to convert business requirements into scalable technical solutions Experience translating product and business requirements into execution‑ready technical artifacts, bridging the gap between Product and Engineering teams Hands‑on experience building Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to validate solutions, including ability to build UI‑driven prototypes (e.G., React‑based applications) when required Deep Understanding of Distributed Systems & Microservices, including domain‑driven design, event‑driven architectures, and data consistency trade‑offs Containerization & Modern DevOps Practices, hands‑on experience with Docker, Kubernetes (GKE/AKS), and CI/CD pipelines Linux & Systems‑Level Proficiency, with strong debugging and troubleshooting capabilities in production environments Proven Technical Leadership & Mentorship, guiding engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and hands‑on problem solving Strong Individual Contributor mindset with a bias toward hands‑on coding, technical execution, and delivery ownership rather than people management Demonstrated ability to break down complex systems into executable components and ensure delivery is completed correctly and efficiently Strong ownership of feature and epic delivery, leading execution end‑to‑end and ensuring alignment between design and implementation Solid Problem‑Solving Under Pressure, exceptional debugging skills and ability to remain structured and decisive in high‑pressure environments Ability to translate architecture into clear implementation plans and guide engineers through execution without ambiguity Experience working in customer‑facing environments, communicating technical decisions effectively to stakeholders What Success Looks Like In the First 90 Days First 30 Days Gain deep understanding of Fulfillment IQ's delivery model, engineering standards, and client engagement approach Become familiar with the GXO

📌 Tech Lead - C$125,000 - C$155,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Fulfillment IQ
📍 Toronto