Job Requirements

Senior Development Lead

Location: PCS CA~TORONTO

Years of Experience: 2-5 Years

Job Summary: We are seeking a hands-on Senior Development Lead to architect, build, and scale resilient cloud solutions with minimal supervision. This role requires a proven self-starter who takes end-to-end ownership of project delivery, system architecture, and team technical standards. The ideal candidate will combine deep full-stack backend development expertise with modern cloud-native design patterns and AI integration capabilities.

Responsibilities

- Architect, design, and deploy secure, scalable microservices and APIs on AWS using Lambda, ECS Fargate, and API Gateway.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient backend code in TypeScript, Node.js, and JavaScript while maintaining high performance.
- Provision and manage cloud resources, configurations, and security policies using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DynamoDB, and IAM.
- Integrate cutting-edge AI technologies—including LLMs, vector search, prompt engineering, and Model Context Protocol (MCP)—into workflows.




- Leverage AI tools like GitHub Copilot and modern development tools in VS Code to boost overall team development velocity.

Mandatory Skills

- Cloud &
- Infrastructure: Advanced proficiency in AWS (Lambda, ECS Fargate, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Systems Manager Parameter Store, Secrets Manager, IAM) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Programming Languages: Advanced proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
- AI &
- Machine Learning: Advanced knowledge of LLMs, Vectors, Prompt Engineering, and Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Preferred Skills

- Development &
- Productivity Tools: Familiarity with VS Code and GitHub Copilot.
- API Testing &
- Management: Familiarity with Postman.
- Agile &
- Collaboration: Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred. Proven experience in backend/API development with a solid focus on cloud solutions. SQL is a deal-breaker skill.

Work Experience

2-5Years

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