Toronto, Ontario M5V 3L9 Posted September 24th, 2026

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: IT

AWS Tech Lead

Job Type: Full Time Location: Toronto, ON

Work Model: Onsite

Primary Skills: AWS Lambda & API Gateway, Node.js/Java/Python, CI/CD & Microservices

We are seeking an experienced AWS Tech Lead with 10+ years of experience to lead backend engineering initiatives and ensure high-quality AWS solution delivery. The role involves technical leadership, API and microservices development, code quality, monitoring, performance optimization, and cloud-based application delivery.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead backend engineering teams and oversee AWS solution implementation.
- Ensure code quality, engineering standards, scalability, and maintainability.
- Design and develop APIs and microservices using Node.js, Java, Python, or TypeScript.
- Develop and manage serverless solutions using AWS Lambda and API Gateway.
- Implement messaging solutions using Amazon SQS.
- Establish monitoring, logging, and performance optimization practices.
- Manage CI/CD pipelines and support automated application deployments.




- Implement caching strategies and optimize database performance.
- Collaborate with architects, developers, and stakeholders to deliver technical solutions.
- Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and code reviews.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- 10+ years of software engineering experience.
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and SQS.
- Strong programming experience with Node.js, Java, Python, or TypeScript.
- Experience developing REST APIs and microservices.
- Solid knowledge of CI/CD practices and cloud deployment.
- Experience with caching technologies and relational/non-relational databases.
- Knowledge of application monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
- Strong technical leadership and communication skills.

Required Skills

AWS Developer- Secrets Manager AWS Engineer Cyber Threat Management Analyst EPIC Grand Central Cadence Analyst Fullstack Developer with GCP HealthEdge Configuration Analyst Python Developer SailPoint Production Developer SQL Application Developer SQL Application Engineer

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